Prof. Dong Yang, Yangtze University, China.
Publivation Profiles
Education and Experience
Education:
1994–1998: B.Sc. in Aerospace Propulsion Theory & Engineering, Beihang University- 2001–2002: M.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
- 2003–2006: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
Work Experience:
1998–2001: Assistant Researcher, Aircraft Engine Lab, Beijing
2001–2006: Research Assistant, Georgia Tech (Aerospace, Bio, Mechanical Engineering)
2006–2014: Senior Project Manager, Schlumberger HCS R&D Center, Houston- 2014–2018: Lead Technologist & Principal Researcher, Halliburton Global Tech Center
2018–Present: R&D & Management Roles at Sinopec, CNPC, Huaneng, Huatuo- 2021–Present: Professor & Lab Director, Yangtze University (Petroleum & Mechanical Eng.)
Suitability summary for best researcher Award
Professor Dong Yang, a distinguished Tier-2 Professor and Doctoral Advisor at the School of Petroleum Engineering, Yangtze University, is a highly deserving recipient of the Innovation Excellence Award for his groundbreaking contributions to intelligent oil and gas exploration, fiber-optic sensing, and real-time petroleum monitoring technologies. As the Director of the Hubei Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Drilling and Production, he has led pioneering advancements in digital oil fields, intelligent downhole equipment, and high-temperature, high-pressure instrumentation, significantly shaping both academia and industry.
Professional Development
Prof. Dong Yang is a globally recognized leader in oil & gas innovation, specializing in intelligent oilfields, fiber-optic sensing, and downhole monitoring. His pioneering research has been instrumental in the development of cutting-edge technologies for high-temperature, high-pressure environments. He has led and participated in major research projects with DOE, Schlumberger, and Halliburton, securing over $20 million in funding. With 60+ patents, 30+ international publications, and multiple awards, his work bridges academia and industry. A key contributor to global conferences, he mentors future engineers while driving technological advancements that revolutionize the petroleum sector. 
Research Focus
Prof. Dong Yang’s research focuses on intelligent oil & gas technologies, including digital oilfields, smart downhole equipment, and fiber-optic sensing. His expertise spans permanent fiber-optic monitoring, stress corrosion, fatigue analysis, pipeline integrity, and real-time downhole intervention. He has developed novel CO₂ monitoring systems, microseismic detection tools, and extreme-condition sensors. His research contributes to H2S-resistant metallic materials and high-temperature, high-pressure instrumentation. By integrating AI and big data into oilfield operations, he advances sustainable energy exploration. His work significantly improves safety, efficiency, and environmental impact in petroleum engineering. 
Awards and Honors
National & International Recognitions:
2023: National Leading Talent (Long-term Innovation)- 2022: Hubei Provincial Science & Technology Expert
- 2020: Overseas High-Level Talent (Hubei)
- 2019: Top 100 “Innovative China” Figures
- 2015: U.S. National Outstanding Talent (Distinguished Professor/Researcher)
- 2015: U.S. DOE Green Energy Technology Award
- 2014: U.S. National Interest Waiver (NIW) for Exceptional Ability
Industry & Research Awards:
2023: Hubei Provincial Outstanding Young & Middle-Aged Innovation Team- 2023: Zhuhai Science & Technology Progress Award
- 2020: Unicorn Seed Company Recognition
- 2012: Schlumberger Technology Innovation Award
- 2006: TAPPI Best Paper Award
Team & Enterprise Achievements:
2022: Founded High-Tech Enterprise- 2019: National Champion, Black Horse Entrepreneurship Competition
Publication Top Noted
- Film breakdown and anodic dissolution during stress corrosion cracking of carbon steel in bioethanol
- Thermo-mechanical responses of a surface-coupled AFM cantilever
- Understanding the Stress Corrosion Cracking of X-65 Pipeline Steel in Fuel-Grade Ethanol
- A study on impact force detection method based on piezoelectric sensing
- Initiation and propagation of stress-assisted corrosion (SAC) cracks in carbon steel boiler tubes
- Stress Assisted Corrosion in Boiler Tubes-Failure Analysis
- Initiation and Propagation of Stress Assisted Corrosion (SAC) in Carbon Steel Boiler Tubes
- Effect of boiler water chemistry on corrosion and corrosion fatigue of carbon steels