Researcher, Doctoral Supervisor

Institute of Rock and Soil Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Core Research Focus

Dr. Wei Ning is dedicated to the fundamental laws of multiphase flow, mechanics, and chemistry in CO₂ geological sequestration, as well as to the research and development of CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage) system evaluation and key technologies.

Key Academic & Technological Achievements

1. Pioneering CCUS System Evaluation Methodology: For the first time, he constructed a multi-scale, multi-dimensional, and multi-precision full-process CCUS system evaluation method and tool covering      enterprise-industry-national levels. This methodology integrates      multi-dimensional analysis frameworks, including "geological      characteristics - storage capacity - site suitability - technical economy      - source-sink matching - cluster planning - policy", and has completed in-depth research on CCUS potential and future layout for key  industries (e.g., China’s onshore/offshore saline aquifers, oilfields,      coal power, iron and steel, cement) and leading enterprises (e.g.,  National Energy Group, Huaneng Group, SPIC, CNOOC).
2. Support for National-Level CCUS Demonstration Projects: He addresses core      scientific and technological challenges in CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) engineering, providing key technical R&D support for China’s      landmark CCUS projects, such as:
• National Energy Group’s 100,000-ton/year CCUS project (China’s first       national-level CCUS project)
• Yulin  1,000,000-ton/year CCUS project
• Tongliao 200-ton CCUS project
• Huaneng Group’s 1,500,000-ton/year CCUS project
• CNOOC's large-scale CCUS cluster projects
3. Innovation      in Multi-Scale Testing & Monitoring Technologies: He developed multi-phase fluid testing, fidelity sampling, and monitoring technologies applicable to pore-core-deep well  multi-scale spaces, including deep well fidelity sampling & monitoring technology, permeability coefficient testing technology, and breakthrough      pressure testing technology. These innovations revealed CO₂      zoning laws and migration patterns (multiphase, multi-component) across pore, core, and stratum scales.

Research Projects

He has led or participated in nearly 50 major research projects, including:

• International  Cooperation Special Project of the Ministry of Science and Technology
• Major Consultation Project on Carbon Neutrality of the Chinese Academy of      Sciences
• CAS Pioneer Special Project (Class A)
• National Support Project

Academic & Policy Contributions

• As  lead author or key technical expert, he edited/participated in more than      10 roadmap evaluation reports commissioned by the Ministry of Science and      Technology, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, and the International Energy Agency (IEA).
• Published nearly 100 papers indexed by SCI/EI.
• Holds over 80 authorized invention patents (domestic and international).

Honors & Awards

He has won 6 provincial/ministerial first-class awards, granted by institutions including:

• China      Fossil Fuel Federation
• Hubei      Province
• China      National Coal Association
• Central      Enterprise Intelligent Alliance Association

BEng Department of Hydraulic Engineering: 1997-2001, Wuhan University of Hydraulic and Electronic Engineering, Wuhan, Hubei, China

Ph.D. Department of Civil Engineering: 2001-2006, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China

1)    Systematical search for low-cost opportunities for large-scale deployment of CCS projects in China and innovative methods to cut down the overall cost of CCS projects through capacity evaluation, site selection, source-sink matching, techno-economic evaluation, technology readiness level assessment, risk assessment, and other assessment;

2)    Fundamental studies on the CO₂ storage technology through laboratory experiment, numerical simulation, and fieldwork on the CO₂ geological storage technologies, e.g., co-storage CO₂ with N₂ and O₂ impurities in aquifer storage;

3)    Technical developments and technical consults for CO₂ geological storage projects.

Special recognision rewards from Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum (CSLF) 2011.

National level Technical Rewards. one item 1 grade reward

Provincial-level technical rewards. 6 items 1 grade rewards

1)    Systematical search for low-cost opportunities for large-scale deployment of CCS projects in China and innovative methods to cut down the overall cost of CCS projects through capacity evaluation, site selection, source-sink matching, techno-economic evaluation, technology readiness level assessment, risk assessment, and other assessment;

2)    Fundamental studies on the CO₂ storage technology through laboratory experiment, numerical simulation, and fieldwork on the CO₂ geological storage technologies, e.g., co-storage CO₂ with N₂ and O₂ impurities in aquifer storage;

3)    Technical developments and technical consults for CO₂ geological storage projects.