Prof. Chao Ma is an early-career researcher specializing in petroleum chemistry and reservoir engineering, with particular expertise in high-temperature and low-permeability reservoir systems, drilling fluid additives, polymer-based functional materials, and molecular dynamics simulations. His research integrates experimental investigations with computational modeling to design and optimize chemical agents for scale inhibition, filtration loss control, foam flooding, and heavy-oil viscosity reduction. He has authored 6 peer-reviewed articles in reputable international journals such as ACS Omega, Applied Sciences, Molecules, and Energies, demonstrating consistent contributions to applied energy and materials research. His work reflects interdisciplinary collaboration with multiple co-authors across petroleum engineering, chemical engineering, and materials science. The outcomes of his studies support enhanced oil recovery, reservoir protection, and sustainable resource utilization, contributing to improved operational efficiency and reduced environmental impact in the energy sector.
