Zhao Junfeng: Male, born in April 1975, a member of the Communist Party of China, professor, and doctoral supervisor. I graduated from China University of Mining and Technology in June 1997 with a Bachelor's degree in Coalfield Geology and Exploration. In June 2007 (with a combined master's and doctoral degree), I graduated from the Department of Geology at Northwest University with a PhD in Mineral Resources Survey and Exploration. I worked as a postdoctoral researcher at Northwestern University from July 2007 to April 2009. Since May 2009, I have been teaching at the Department of Geology at Northwestern University. During this time, I have been a visiting scholar to the University of Leeds in the UK (October 2012- March 2013) and the University of Texas at Austin in the US (October 2019- April 2020) for research and collaboration in sedimentology. As the main contributor, he has won two first prizes of Shaanxi Provincial Science and Technology Award and the first prize of Shaanxi Higher Education Science and Technology Award.

Courses taught:

Undergraduate courses: Sedimentary Environment and Sedimentary Facies (Independent), Field Geology of Ordos Basin Qinling Orogenic Belt (Main Participants)

Graduate courses: Oil and Gas Resource Evaluation and Progress (Independent), Basin Analysis (Participation), Energy Geology (Participation)

Undertaking scientific research projects:

1. Indication of dispersion patterns of sandy sediments by slope growth in depression lake basins National Natural Science Foundation of China General Project (42172123) 2022.1-2025.12. Responsible person

2. Stratigraphic study of the middle and upper sequence of the Yanchang Formation in Qingcheng area, Longdong Changqing Oilfield Branch Exploration and Development Research Institute 2020.12-2021.12. Responsible person

3. Main characteristics and dynamic environment of depression type hydrocarbon rich depressions Key Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China (41330315) Participants from January 2014 to December 2018

4. Evaluation of formation conditions and favorable areas for ultra deep and Middle Neoproterozoic oil and gas reservoirs in the Ordos Basin National Key Research and Development Program Project Special Topic (2017YFC06 03106). August 2018 October 2020. Participants

5. Geological evaluation of Well Achan 1 in Bayanhot Basin Research Institute of Oriental Geophysical Company 2016.9-2018.5. Responsible person

6. Research on sedimentary characteristics and distribution of high-quality reservoirs in the middle and deep layers of the northern Qaidam Basin China Petroleum Exploration and Development Research Institute Responsible person from December 2018 to May 2020

7. Restoration of the original basin appearance of the Mesozoic in the northern margin of the Qaidam Basin China Petroleum Exploration and Development Research Institute 2017.10-2018.10. Responsible person

8. Research on Jurassic prototype basins in the northern margin of the Qaidam Basin China Petroleum Exploration and Development Research Institute 2016.4-2017.4. Responsible person

9. Research on the sedimentary evolution of the Jurassic Zhiluo Formation in the northern Ordos Basin The project is under the jurisdiction of the China Geological Survey 2015.1-2015.12. Responsible person

10. Fine geological description of Chang 2 oil reservoir in Zhengshiwan area of Jingbian oilfield Yanchang Oilfield Co., Ltd 2015.7-2016.6. Person in charge

11. Research on Riverbed Sediments and Stone Component Sources at Weiqiao Site Institute of Archaeology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences 2015.5-2015.12. Responsible person

12. Investigation of oil and gas resources in the Linfen Yuncheng Basin Project under the China Geological Survey. April 2014 December 2014. Responsible person

13. Study on the Time Limit and Evolutionary Process of Luliangshan Uplift National Natural Science Foundation of China (Youth Fund) (41002071) From January 2011 to December 2013, the person in charge

14. Restoration of the original basin appearance during the sedimentation period of the Paleogene Shahejie Formation in the Bozhong Depression Sub project of National Science and Technology Major Special Project (2011ZX05023-001-002). Leader from January 2011 to June 2013

15. Typical river delta sedimentary facies, configuration elements, and their evolution Independent research project of the Key Laboratory of Continental Dynamics 2012.1-2014.12. Responsible person

16. Formation of the Ordos Basin during the extension period and its relationship with the eastern basin mountains The Key Laboratory of Continental Dynamics has special topics under its key projects 2012.1-2014.12. Responsible person

17. The Mesozoic Cenozoic uplift and evolution in the Lvliang Mountain area of western Shanxi Postdoctoral Fund of China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (20080431246) 2008.9-2009.5. Responsible person

18. Research on the Thermal System Characteristics of Paleozoic Structures in the South North China Region Sinopec Northeast Oil and Gas Branch 2007.7-2009.7. Responsible person

19. The restoration and evolution transformation dynamic environment of the Mesozoic original basin in the eastern Ordos Basin Major Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China 2010-2012. 4th author

20. Structural conditions and regional dynamic background for the formation of offshore hydrocarbon rich depressions Sub project of National Science and Technology Major Project (2008ZX05023-001-002). December 2008 December 2010. Second author

21. Comprehensive study on the distribution patterns and main controlling factors of coexistence and enrichment of multiple energy minerals National 973 Program Project (2003CB214607). 2003-2007. Main contributor

22. Restoration of the Mesozoic original basin in the eastern Ordos Basin PetroChina Changqing Oilfield 2006-2007. Third author

23. Late evolution and transformation characteristics of the Ordos Basin and their oil and gas occurrence effects PetroChina Changqing Oilfield 2004-2006. Third author

24. Comprehensive evaluation of Carboniferous Permian oil and gas resources in the southern Hebei North South China region PetroChina Huabei Oilfield 2002.6-2004.6. Second author

First/corresponding author published a paper (marked with * as corresponding author):

1. Zhao Junfeng, Zhou Yijun, Wang Ke, Li Xuan, Ma Zhanrong, Ruan Zhengzhong, Wang Dong, Xue Rui. Provenance and paleogeography of Carboniferous–Permian strata in the Bayanhot Basin: Constraints from sedimentary records and detrital zircon geochronology, Geoscience Frontiers, 12(2021) 101088.

2. Jinli Bai, Junfeng Zhao*, Zhanli Ren, Wenhou Li, Ke Wang, Xuan Li. Paleogeographic and sedimentary evolution of Meso–Neoproterozoic strata in the Ordos Basin, western North China Craton. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 215 (2022) 110600. 

3. Zhao Junfeng, Liu Chiyang, Huang Lei, Zhang Dongdong, Wang Dong, Wang Di. Paleogeography reconstruction of a multi-stage modified intra-cratonic basin—a case study from the Jurassic Ordos Basin, western North China Craton. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, 190 (2020) 104191.

4. Zhao Junfeng, Zeng Xu,Tian Jixian, Hu Chao,Wang Di, Yan Zhandong, Wang Ke, Zhao Xudong. Provenance and paleogeography of the Jurassic northwestern Qaidam Basin(NW China): Evidence from sedimentary records and detrital zircon geochronology. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences , 190 (2020) 104060.

5. Zhao Xudong, Zhao Junfeng*, Zeng Xu, Tian Jixian, Guo Zeqing, Wang Chao, Wang Di, Hu Chao. Early–Middle Jurassic paleogeography reconstruction in the Western Qaidam Basin: Insights from sedimentology and detrital zircon geochronology. Marine and Petroleum Geology, 118 (2020) 104445.

6. Zhao Junfeng, Liu Rui,Xue Rui,Wang Ke,Li Xuan,Wang Zhiyou,Zhang Xiangyu. Architecture and evolution of a modern braided fluvial system: The Weihe River in northern China. Geological Journal, 2020 (55): 5138-5154.

7. Zhao Junfeng, Nigel P. Mountney, Liu Chiyang,Qu Hongjun, Lin Jinyan. Outcrop architecture of a fluvio-lacustrine succession: Upper Triassic Yanchang Formation,Ordos Basin,China. Marine and Petroleum Geology, 2015(68): 394-413.

8. ZHAO Junfeng, LIU Chiyang, HUANG Lei, Nigel P. Mountney, HAN Shaojia, LIU Peng, HU Junhao. Original sedimentary pattern of an inverted basin: a case study from the Bozhong depression, offshore Bohai Bay Basin. Acta Geological Sinica (English Edition), 2016,90 (6): 2163-2181.

9. ZHAO JunFeng, LIU ChiYang, Nigel P. Mountney, LU JianJun,CAO JiLong,YANG Yao, XUE Rui. Timing of uplift and evolution of the Lü liang Mountains, North China Craton. Science China: Earth Sciences, 2016,59(1): 58-69.

10. Zhao Junfeng, Liu Chiyang, Wang Xiaomei, Zhang Can. Migration of depocenters and accumulation centers and its indication of subsidence centers in the Mesozoic Ordos Basin. Acta Geologica Sinica (English Edition), 2009, 83 (2):278-294.

11. Li Yifan, Guo Yixuan, Yao Jingli, Zhao Junfeng, Liu Xin, Bai Jinli, Li Huiqiong Further understanding of the division and correlation relationship of the Triassic Yanchang Formation in the southwestern Ordos Basin   Journal of Sedimentology< span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">, 2024,42(4): 1297-1308.

12. Xia Yong, Hui Xiao, Zhao Junfeng, Hou Yunchao, Li Huiqiong, Bai Jinli, Liu Yongtao The growth and sand control rules of the Yanchang Formation progradation slope in the Qingcheng area of southwestern Ordos Basin   Journal of Sedimentology< span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">, 2025, 43(1): 273-287.  13. Zhao Junfeng, Bai Bin, Guo Yixuan, Hou Yunchao, Li Yifan, Xia Yong, Long Shengfang Research progress on the growth of lake basin slopes Journal of Northwest University (Natural Science Edition), 2022, 52 (6): 987-996.

14. Ren Yilin,Zhao Junfeng*, Chen Jiayu. Sedimentary characteristics and sand body configuration of the shallow water delta front of the Chang-9 oil reservoir in the Ordos Basin - taking the Shiwanghe section in Yichuan as an example Xinjiang Petroleum Geology, 2022,43 (3): 310-319.

15. Li Xuan,Zhao Junfeng*, Wang Di, Hu Chao, Zhao Xudong, Wang Ke, Guan Bin, Zhang Hailong.

Exploration of Early Middle Jurassic Sedimentary System and Paleoclimate Environment in the Western Qaidam Basin Natural Gas Earth Science, 2022, 33 (7): 1060-1073;

16.Zhao Junfeng, Liu Chiyang, Zhang Dongdong, Guo Yixuan, Zialin, Lv Qiqi, Zhang Long, Ma Huanhuan. The 7th section of the Triassic Yanchang Formation in the Tongchuan area on the southern edge of the Ordos Basin and its oil and gas geological significance Oil and Gas Reservoir Evaluation and Development, 2022,12 (1): 233-245;

17.  Wang Ke, Zhao Junfeng, Xue Rui, Yan Zhandong, Li Xuan, Li Yifan The sedimentary types and evolution of rivers in the Yan'an Formation of the Ordos Basin - evidence from detailed dissection of typical outcrops Journal of Sedimentology, 2022,40 (5): 1367-13.

18.Zhao Junfeng, Sheng Shuangzhan, Wang Dong, Lu Jianjun, Zhang Jianwu, Liu Gang, Cui Haidong. Analysis of the Evolution, Transformation, and Oil and Gas Resource Potential of the Upper Paleozoic in the Linfen Yuncheng Basin Geological Review, 2019, 65 (1): 168-180.

19. Jiangjian,Zhao Junfeng*, Li Yuan.

Fine dissection of deep-water sandstone outcrops in the Yanchang Formation of the Zichang area in the Ordos Basin Journal of Earth Science and Environment, 2019,41 (4): 491-504.

20. Zhao Xudong,Zhao Junfeng*, Guo Zeqing, Zeng Xu, Tian Jixian, Wang Di, Hu Chao.

Exploration of the Relationship between the Su Gan Lake Area and the Primitive Sediments of the Jurassic System in the Northern Margin of the Chai River Geological Review, 2018, 64 (5): 1105-1117.

21. Yang Yao,Zhao Junfeng*, Liu Chiyang, Xue Rui, Yan Zhandong. Chronology, geochemistry, and geological significance of the Ta'ershan rock mass in southern Shanxi Geological Review, 2017, 63 (3): 809-821.

22. Xue Rui,Zhao Junfeng*, Yan Zhandong, Yang Yao, Zhao Xudong, Zhao Zhongping Sedimentary characteristics and evolution of the Jurassic Zhiluo Formation in the northern Ordos Basin Journal of Paleogeography, 2017, 19 (6): 999-1012.

23.  Zhao Junfeng, Liu Chiyang, Nigel P. Mountney, Lu Jianjun, Cao Jilong, Yang Yao, Xue Rui Research on the Time Limit and Evolutionary Process of Luliang Mountain Uplift Chinese Science: Earth Science, 2015, 45 (10): 1427-1438.

24.  Zhao Junfeng, Qu Hongjun, Lin Jinyan, Liu Xiang, Yang Yang, Lin Chuan Fine dissection of sedimentary outcrops in lake delta - taking the Peizhuang section of the Ordos Basin as an example Journal of Sedimentology, 2014, 32 (6): 12-20.

25. Han Shaojia,Zhao Junfeng*, Liu Chiyang, Lu Jianjun, Jia Nan. Restoration of the original basin appearance during the sedimentation period of the Paleogene Sand-3 in the Miaoxi Depression of the Bohai Sea Geological Review, 2014, 60 (2): 339-347.

26.  Zhao Junfeng, Liu Chiyang, Liu Yongtao, He Zhengguang Restoration of the Thermal Evolution History of the Paleozoic in the South China North Region Petroleum and Natural Gas Geology, 2011,32 (1). 64-74.

27.  Zhao Junfeng, Liu Chiyang, Liang Jiwei, Wang Xiaomei, Yu Lin, Huang Lei, Liu Yongtao Restoration of the original boundary during the sedimentary period of the Zhiluo Formation Anding Formation in the Ordos Basin Geological Journal, 2010, 84 (2): 553-569.

28.  Zhao Junfeng, Liu Chiyang, He Zhengguang, Liu Yongtao The thermal evolution characteristics and oil and gas geological significance of the main strata in the South China North region Petroleum Experimental Geology, 2010, 32 (2): 1-7.

29.  Zhao Junfeng, Liu Chiyang, Wang Xiaomei, Ma Yanping, Huang Lei Exploration of the Mesozoic Cenozoic uplift evolution in the Lvliang Mountain area Geological Review, 2009, 55 (5): 673-682.

30.  Zhao Junfeng, Liu Chiyang, Zhao Jianshe, Wang Xiaomei Sedimentary facies and evolution of the Jurassic Zhiluo Formation in the Ordos Basin Journal of Northwest University (Natural Science Edition), 2008, 38 (8): 480-486.

31.  Zhao Junfeng, Liu Chiyang, Yu Lin, Wang Xiaomei The migration of Mesozoic sedimentary and accumulation centers in the Ordos Basin and its geological significance Geological Journal, 2008, 82 (4): 540-552.

32.  Zhao Junfeng, Liu Chiyang, Yu Lin, Huang Lei, Liu Yongtao, Gao Fei Development characteristics of Jurassic Zhiluo Formation sandstone in Ordos Basin Journal of Sedimentology, 2007, 25 (4): 535-544.

33.  Zhao Junfeng, Liu Chiyang, Yu Lin, Liang Jiwei, Huang Lei Sedimentary structural characteristics of the Middle Jurassic Zhiluo Anding period in the Ordos Basin Petroleum and Natural Gas Geology, 2006, 27 (2): 159-166.

34.  Zhao Junfeng, Liu Chiyang Non biological stratigraphic methods for dating Xinjiang Petroleum Geology, 2006, 27 (6): 757-762.

35.  Zhao Junfeng, Liu Chiyang, Wang Xiaomei The influencing factors of vitrinite reflectance measurement results Coalfield Geology and Exploration, 2004, 2 (6): 15-18.

Co authored works:

1. Zeng Xu, Yang Guiru,Zhao Junfeng, Zhang Chunlin, Tian Jixian. Restoration and Natural Gas Distribution of Jurassic Prototype Basin in Qaidam Basin Beijing: Geological Publishing House, 2021

2. Zhao Junfeng, Liu Chiyang, Wang Xiaomei, Zhang Can, A. J (Tom) Van Loon . Subsidence of the Mesozoic Ordos Basin and resulting migration of depocentres. In: Yang R, Van Loon AJ (eds). The Ordos Basin. Elsevier. 2022, P153-168. 

3.Zhao Junfeng. Oil and gas geology of deep-water basins in the eastern waters of Brazil. See: Introduction to Deep Water Oil and Gas Geology by Zhang Gongcheng, Qu Hongjun, Feng Yangwei, et al Beijing: Science Press, 2015, P77-115.

4.Zhao Junfeng, Liu Chiyang, Ma Yanping, Fang Jianjun. Research progress on coal seam spontaneous combustion and surrounding rock burning See: Liu Chiyang, editor in chief: Research progress on the coexistence and enrichment of multiple energy minerals in the basin to form reservoirs (mines) Beijing: Science Press, 2005, P105-113.

Honors and Awards:

Won the first prize of Shaanxi Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award in 2022 (ranked 4/11)

Won the second prize of China Industry University Research Cooperation Innovation Achievement Award in 2022 (ranked 4/10)

Won the first prize of Shaanxi Higher Education Science and Technology Award in 2021 (ranked 3/7)

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Won the first prize of Shaanxi Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award in 2018 (ranked 2/11)

Won the title of Excellent Teacher at Northwest University in 2016

In 2014, he was awarded the title of Excellent Communist Party Member by Northwest University

In 2013, he won the second prize in the Excellent Teaching Plan Exhibition and Evaluation of Northwest University

In 2016, he guided graduate students to win the third prize in the first National Oil and Gas Geological Skills Competition