Dr. Zhixi Chen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Zhixi Chen is a lecturer in the School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering at the University of New South Wales. He specializes in advancing technologies that enhance the efficient extraction of hydrocarbon resources from underground reservoirs. His research interests include wellbore stability, hydraulic fracturing, drilling fluids, cementing, and reservoir geomechanics. Chen's work focuses on developing solutions to problems in petroleum engineering, and he is dedicated to helping students and prospective engineers understand the complexities of petroleum resources, which are contained within matrix rocks and require precise techniques for extraction. He actively teaches courses that cover essential topics such as technology planning optimization, petrophysics, and drilling operations.

Research Interests

Courses

Technology Planning Optimisation Introduction to Petrophysics Drilling Fluids and Cementing Drilling Mud – Formulation, Selection & Maintenance Casing Design & Cementing Practical Aspects of Planning Directional, Horizontal & Multilateral Drilling Control & Blowout Prevention

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.