Dr. Yingqian Xiong

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Biography

Yingqian Xiong is a Lecturer at Northwestern Engineering. His professional experience includes working as a Senior Geologist and Mineralogist for Ellington Associates and ALS Oil & Gas, where he provided critical geological and mineralogical input for drilling and reservoir characterization. During this time, he led extensive core analysis work and operated various instruments such as XRD, SEM, FT-IR, and XRF. He has also served as a Research and Teaching Assistant at the University of Houston, focusing on tectonic evolution and geologic mapping. Previously, he worked as a Junior/Senior Geologist at the Institute of Oceanography in China, engaged in soil sampling and seismic profile interpretation in the East China Sea. His research interests encompass sedimentology, geochemistry, and paleoenvironments, particularly in relation to marine sediments and tectonic settings. He has published numerous papers in reputable journals on these topics.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Geologist/Mineralogist

2011-01-01 — 2020-12-31

Ellington Associates/ALS Oil & Gas/Ellington Geological Services • USA

Provided critical geological and mineralogical input for drilling and reservoir characterization. Led extensive unconventional core analysis work.

Research/Teaching Assistant

2005-01-01 — 2011-01-01

University of Houston • USA

Focused on tectonic evolution and geologic mapping.

Junior/Senior Geologist

2001-01-01 — 2005-01-01

Institute of Oceanography • China

Engaged in soil sampling and seismic profile interpretation.

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.