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Dr. Yuxing Xiao

B.Eng. Engineering Geology & Hydrogeology, The Changchun Earth Science University, Changchun, China, September 1991
Graduated with Distinction
M. Eng. Engineering Geology, The Changchun Earth Science University, Changchun, China, September 1994
Ph.D. Engineering Geomechanics, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China, September 1997

P.Eng, APEGGA

2003 to date
Golder Associates Ltd. Calgary, Alberta
Geomechanics Analyst

Petroleum geomechanics; fractured reservoir engineering analysis; numerical modelling in geotechnical engineering and mining engineering; geotechnical issues in pipeline design in frozen ground;

2002-2003
Advanced Geotechnology Inc. Calgary, Alberta
Geomechanics Specialist

Petroleum geomechanics: sand production and sand control; borehole stability; numerical modeling in geomechanics; geomechanics problems in SAGD operation; fault reactivation analysis during drilling, production / injection; reservoir-scale pore collapse and compaction assessment; in-situ stress and formation pressure prediction; wire-line logs interpretation, mechanical properties estimation and lab hydro-mechanical properties test design and interpretation, borehole enlargement prediction in permafrost.

2000-2002
Dalhousie University, Department of Civil Engineering Halifax, Nova Scotia
Post Doctorate Research Fellow

Worked on approximately 10 R&D projects sponsored by various research funding organizations and some of the largest oil & gas producers in the world, such as BP America Production Company, on petroleum geomechanics in general and sand production & sand control in particular. Along with these R&D projects, conducted in-depth sand production assessment for eight projects in different parts of the world.

1998-1999
Dept. of Civil Engineering, University of Hong Kong Hong Kong,
China Research Associate

Evaluated effects of precipitation on slope stability; justified the equivalent porous medium for coupled behavior of fractured rocks

1997-2000
Institute of Geology & Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing, China
Associate Professor (1999-2000)
Post Doctorate Research Fellow(1997-1999)

Conducted two research projects on coupled stress and fluid flow behaviour of fractured rocks; participated in various projects concerning slope stability and geo-hazards evaluation.