WU Chuan

Basic Information

Wu Chuan, male, born in April 1986, native of Handan, Hebei Province, associate professor, master supervisor, has been engaged in postdoctoral research in the University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and CCTEG Chongqing Research Institute. His main research interests include the application of mechatronics technology in robotics, geological exploration, disaster monitoring, industrial production, and power grids. He has presided over and participated in more than 20 projects including sub-project of major national special program, project of National 863 Program, project supported by the postdoctoral fund, project supported by provincial fund and enterprise-sponsored projects, has developed a series of engineering prototypes, and was awarded the Second Prize for Progress in Science and Technology of Hubei Province in 2019 (ranked 4/15). For his research, he has published more than 40 SCI papers as the first/corresponding author, and has been granted 26 invention patents (four of which were transformed) and 12 computer software copyrights. In addition, he is a youth editorial board member for journals such as Petroleum Science, China Geology, Coal Geology & Exploration, Petroleum Drilling Techniques, Journal of Northeast Petroleum University, Journal of Yangtze University (Natural Science Edition), Exploration Engineering, Mining Safety & Environmental Protection, and Metal Mine, an editorial board member of International Journal of Petroleum Technology and International Journal of Sensors and Sensor Networks, and has also participated in paper review for more than 30 international SCI and EI journals.

Contact Information

Office: Room 335, No. 2 Teaching Building

Email: wuchuan@cug.edu.cn

Education Background and Work History

· 2021/01-present: Associate professor at the School of Mechanical Engineering and Electronic Information, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan)

· 2017/03-2020/12: Designated associate professor at the School of Mechanical Engineering and Electronic Information, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan)

· 2018/12-2023/06: Postdoctoral Fellow in Geological Engineering at CCTEG Chongqing Research Institute

· 2019/09-2020/09: Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Mechanics and Robotics, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany

· 2016/10-2017/02: Research assistant at the Advanced Biomedical Robotics Laboratory, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

· 2011/09-2016/06: PhD (MD-PhD) in Geological Engineering, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan)

· 2007/09-2011/06: Bachelor in Mechanical Design, Manufacture and Automation, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan)

Admission

The team is dedicated to the application of mechatronics technology in robotics, geological exploration, disaster monitoring, industrial production and electric power grid, with more emphasis on practical abilities, involving electronic circuits, software development, intelligent algorithms, structural design, etc. The team is in close contact with many enterprises and universities, and the outstanding ones can be recommended to employment units or recommended to study for doctoral degree. Students who are interested in above research fields and with a background in mechanical, electronic, instrumentation and control related majors are welcome to apply and contact us by email, and normally, the email will be checked and replied every day. Information about the previous graduate students is listed below:

Scientific Research Programs

[1] National Science and Technology Major Project for Deep Earth Study, “Design of power monitoring module for short power supply motor with small diameter and large torque” (2024ZD1003107.2), 2024/11-2028/10, under study, study director.

[2] Project of National Key Research and Development Program, “Development of downhole in-situ sampling device for ocean scientific drilling”, 2024/12-2027/12, under study, main investigator.

[3] CCTEG Xi'an Research Institute (Group) Co., Ltd., “Fractured rock state testing” (20240761103), 2024/11-2024/12, concluded, PI.

[4] Research Project of CNPC Science and Technology Innovation Fund, “Research on the Implementation Mechanism of Underground Self-generating Sensors Resistant to High Temperatures above 200℃ - Taking Underground Vibration Sensors as an Example” (2022DQ02-0309), 2023/05-2026/04, under study, PI.

[5] The Third Geological Brigade of Hubei Geological Bureau, “Research on self-generating sensor monitoring technology for geological hazards” (20230760713), 2023/06-2024/12, under study, PI.

[6] The Third Geological Brigade of Hubei Geological Bureau, “Research on the Implementation Mechanism of Self-generating Landslide Displacement Sensor” (20230760712), 2023/06-2023/12, concluded, PI.

[7] The Third Geological Brigade of Hubei Geological Bureau, “Geological Hazard Monitoring and Early Warning Points Construction Project of Huanggang City in 2023” (20230760279), 2023/05-2023/12, concluded, PI.

[8] The Third Geological Brigade of Hubei Geological Bureau, “Data Mining Methods and Threshold Analysis for Automated Monitoring of Landslides in the Eastern Hubei Accumulation Layer” (20230760278), 2023/05-2023/12, concluded, PI.

[9] Hubei Geological Research Laboratory, “Research on Passive Landslide Displacement Monitoring Mechanism Based on Friction Nanopower Generation Theory” (HBREGKFJJ-202312), 2024/01-2024/12, under study, PI.

[10] CNACG Underground Space Technology Development Co., Ltd, “Research on Smart Well Cover Terminal Design Technology Based on NB-IOT Technology”, 2022/12-2023/05, concluded, PI.

[11] Hydrogeological and Environmental Geological Survey Center of China Geological Survey (CGS), “Research on self-generated landslide displacement monitoring sensor” (2022KFK1212001), 2022/01-2022/12, concluded, PI.

[12] No. 111 Geological Team of the Bureau of Geology and Mineral Exploration and Development Guizhou Province, “Dynamic control technology of directional drilling trajectory in underground coal mine” (2022076273), 2022/05-2024/05, under study, PI.

[13] General Program of the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province, “Study on the sensing mechanism of self-powered downhole multidimensional vibration sensor” (2022A1515010467), 2022/01-2024/12, under study, PI.

[14] General Program of the Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing City, “Research on the implementation mechanism of underground acceleration sensor based on friction nanopower generation” (CSTB2022NSCQ-MSX1338), 2022/08-2024/07, under study, PI.

[15] Experimental technology research program of China University of Geosciences, “Development of self-powered downhole vibration meter” (SJ-202207), 2022/06-2023/12, concluded, PI.

[16] SINOPEC Shengli Oilfield Research Institute of Petroleum Engineering, “Research on automatic regulation and control technology of downhole flow” (30200019-22-ZC0613-0222), 2022/09-2022/12, concluded, PI.

[17] Program supported by Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Fund, “Study on sensing mechanism of self powered bubble detection sensor for natural gas hydrate two-phase flow” (2019A1515110634), 2020/01-2021/12, concluded, PI. 

[18] First-class support for general program of Postdoctoral Foundation, “Study on the bubble detection mechanism of two-phase flow in coalbed methane wellbore based on nanogenerator” (2019074027), 2019/06-2020/12, concluded, PI.

[19] Construction Company of State Grid Hebei Electric Power Co. Ltd, “Self-propelled assembly dustproof workshop for combined electrical appliances” (2019076362), 2019/07-2020/12, concluded, PI.

[20] University Collaboration Program, “Design and analysis of power drilling tool testing system” (2021076073), 2021/01-2021/4, concluded, PI.

[21] General Program of Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province, “Research on dynamic control mechanism of coal-bed methane drainage technology based on two-phase gas-liquid flow” (2018CFB349), 2018/01-2019/12, concluded, PI.

[22] University Collaboration Program, “Test and analysis of friction signal of drilling tool sample” (2020076444), 2020/07-2020/10, concluded, PI.

[23] Open Fund of Hubei Intelligent Geological Equipment Engineering Technology Research Center, “Development of self-powered vibration sensors at the bottom of holes based on frictional nano theory” (DZZB202004), 2020/01-2021/12, concluded, PI.

[24] Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, “Research on multiphase flow detection technology and theory of unconventional gas wells” (CUG170655), 2017/05-2020/5, concluded, PI.

[25] Guangzhou Marine Geological Survey, “Theoretical research on bubble detection in two-phase flow of natural gas hydrates based on the principle of conductivity” (KLMMR-2018-B-02), 2018/07-2020/06, concluded, PI.

[26] Experimental technology research program of China University of Geosciences, “Development of real-time detection device for bubble characteristics of two-phase flow of unconventional natural gas”, 2020/01-2021/12, concluded, PI.

[27] Experimental technology research program of China University of Geosciences, “Development of annulus multiphase flow simulator of oil and gas well” (SJ-201817), 2018/07-2020/06, concluded, PI.

Awards for Research

[1] Wu Chuan (4/15); Research on Key Technologies for the Full Life Cycle of Large Non-excavation Horizontal Directional Drilling Machines, Department of Science and Technology of Hubei Province, Progress in Science and Technology, Second Prize and Provincial and Ministerial Level, 2019 (Wen Guojun, Wang Yudan, Yu Feng, Wu Chuan, Mei Shuang, Jia Shaokuan, Wang Wei, Zhao Quan, Chen Guoqiang, Xu Linhong, Liu Haojie, Wu Lingling, Jin Yusheng, Xu Song, Niu Min).

[2] Wu Chuan (4/12); Research on Safety Factor Analysis Method and Key Warning Technology for High and Steep Rock Slope Points, The Nonferrous Metals Society of China, Second Prize for Scientific and Technological Progress, 2022 (Li Yaojia; He Fanmin; Chen Longfei; Wu Chuan; Deng An; Peng Tao; Yang Yi; Gao Xiaofeng; Yang Tao; Wu Fei; Gong Wenjun; Ren Dongxing).

Academic Papers

[1] [Zhang J, Chen C, Wu C*, et al. Development of An Image-based Borehole Flowmeter for Real-time Monitoring of Groundwater Flow Velocity and Direction in Landslide Boreholes [J]. IEEE Sensors Journal, 2024.

[2] Wu C*, Zou H. Research on self-powered rainfall sensor suitable for landslide monitoring based on triboelectric nanogenerator[J]. IEEE Sensors Journal, 2023, 24(3):  2620 - 2627.

[3] Wu C*, Huang H, Liu J, et al. A self-powered angle measurement sensor based on triboelectric nanogenerators for slope deformation monitoring and landslides pre-warning[J]. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 2024, 238(7): 2922-2929.

[4] Jinrun Liu, He Huang, Wu C*, Shuo Yang. Dual-mode acceleration sensor of downhole drilling tools based on triboelectric nanogenerator[J]. Review of Scientific Instruments, 2022, Accepted.

[5] Hu Wang, He Huang, Wu C*. A Ring-Shaped Curved Deformable Self-Powered Vibration Sensor Applied in Drilling Conditions[J]. Energies, 2022, Accepted.

[6] Zhang J, Wu C*. Research on Self-Powered Coded Angle Sensor for Rock Climbing Training[J]. IEEE Sensors Journal, 2022, 22(18): 17326-17333.

[7] Zhang D, Wu C*, Guo Q, et al. Self-Powered Angle Sensor for Drill Pipe Based on Triboelectric Nanogenerator[C]//Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on New Materials, Machinery and Vehicle Engineering. IOS Press, 2022: 161-165.

[8] Liu JR, Huang H, Zhou Q, Wu C*. Self-powered Downhole Drilling Tools Vibration Sensor Based on Triboelectric Nanogenerator[J]. IEEE Sensors Journal, 2021, 22(3):  2250-2258.

[9] Zhou Q, Huang H, Wu C*, et al. A self-powered sensor for drill pipe capable of monitoring rotation speed and direction based on triboelectric nanogenerator[J]. Review of Scientific Instruments, 2021, 92(5): 055006.

[10] Wu C, Yang S, Wen G, et al. A self-powered vibration sensor for downhole drilling tools based on hybrid electromagnetic–triboelectric nanogenerator[J]. Review of Scientific Instruments, 2021, 92(5): 055003.

[11] Zhao Z, Wu C*, Zhou Q. A Self-Powered Basketball Training Sensor Based on Triboelectric Nanogenerator[J]. Applied Sciences, 2021, 11(8): 3506.

[12] Wu C*, Huang H, Yang S, et al. Research on the self-powered downhole vibration sensor based on triboelectric nanogenerator[J]. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 2021, 235(22): 6427-6434.

[13] Wu C, Zhou Q, Wen G*. Research on self-powered rotation speed sensor for drill pipe based on triboelectric-electromagnetic hybrid nanogenerator[J]. Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2021, 326: 112723.

[14]  Fan C, Wu C*, Wen G, et al. Development of Self-powered Bubble Velocity Sensor for Gas-liquid Two-phase Flow Based on Triboelectric Nanogenerator[J]. Nanotechnology, 2020, Accept.

[15]  Zhang J*, Wu C*, Zhou Q. Bolt-Shaped Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Rock-Climbing Training Trajectory Detection[J]. IEEE Sensors Journal, 2021, 21(3): 2693-2701.

[16]  Wu C, Huang H, Yang S, et al. Pagoda-shaped Triboelectric Nanogenerator with High Reliability for Harvesting Vibration Energy and Measuring Vibration Frequency in Downhole[J]. IEEE Sensors Journal, 2020, 20(23): 13999-14006.

[17]  Wu C, Wen G, Han L. Research on Rotating Speed Measurement Method of Turbodrill Based on Tilt Sensor[J]. Proceedings of the iMeche, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 2020: 0954406220944431.

[18]  Fan C, Wu C*, Wen G. Development of gas–liquid two-phase flow pattern sensor of coalbed methane based on the principle of triboelectric nanogenerator[J]. Nanotechnology, 2020, 31(19): 195501.

[19]  Wu C, Fan C, Wen G. Self-Powered Speed Sensor for Turbodrills Based on Triboelectric Nanogenerator[J]. Sensors, 2019, 19(22): 4889.

[20]  Wu C, Yuan C, Wen G, et al. A dynamic evaluation technique for assessing gas output from coal seams during commingling production within a coalbed methane well: a case study from the Qinshui Basin[J]. International Journal of Coal Science & Technology, 2020: 1-11.

[21]  Wu C, Huang H, Li R, et al. Research on the Potential of Spherical Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Collecting Vibration Energy and Measuring Vibration[J]. Sensors, 2020, 20(4): 1063.

[22]  Wu C, Pan J, Wen G. The Development of a New Sensor for Tool Face Angle Based on Electrical Resistance[J]. Journal of Sensors, 2019, 2019.

[23]  Wu C, Ding H F, Han L. Design of a centrifugal force-based speed sensor for downhole turbodrills[J]. Journal of sensors. 2018.

[24]  Wu C, Ding H F, Huan T Yg, et al. Plasmon-induced transparency and refractive index sensing in side-coupled stub-hexagon resonators[J]. Plasmonics, 2018, 13(1): 251-257.

[25]  Wu C, Ding H F, Han L. A Dynamic Ocean Wave Simulator based on 6-DOF Parallel Platform[J]. Proceedings of the iMeche, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 2017(12): 1-11.

[26]  Wu C, Wen G J, Han L, et al. Research on the conductivity-based detection principles of bubbles in two-phase flows and the design of a bubble sensor for CBM wells, Sensors, 2016,16(9) :1520-1538

[27]  Wu C, Wen G J, Wu X M, et al. New algorithm for tool face angle in measurement while drilling system, International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering, 2016, 9(2): 428-436.

[28]  Wu C, Wen G J, Wu X M, et al.. Using Acoustic Sensor and Accelerometer to Measure the Downhole Impact Frequency of a Hydraulic Impactor, Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 2015, 27: 1296-1303.

[29] Chuan Wu, Xiaoming Wu, Guojun Wen, et al. Real-time detection on CBM bubble based on electrical conductivity, Journal of China Coal Society, 2015, 40 (9):2137-2143.

[30]  Wu C, Wen G J, Wu X M, et al. Calculation method of the pull-back force for cable laying of the trenchless completed power pipeline[J]. Journal of Coastal Research. Special 73, 2015:681-686. .

[31]  Wu C, Wen G J, Wu X M, et al. Theory Model for Horizontal and Vertical Displacement Monitoring Based on Multi-Sensor Technology[J]. International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering, 2015, 8(1): 33-43.

[32]  Wu Chuan, Wu Xiaoming, Wen Guojun, Zhang Feng, Han Lei, Чихоткин Виктор Федорович V.F.. Design and Test of Sealing Structure of Small Measurement While Drilling System [J]. Lubrication Engineering, 2015, 40(10):97-99.

[33]  Wu Chuan, Wu Xiaoming, Wen Guojun, Xu Jie, Han Lei, Xie Hui. Testing instrument for pull-back force of cable-laying of completed power pipeline crossing by trenchless [J]. Transducer and Microsystem Technologies, 2015, 34 (06):96-97+101.

[34]  Wu Chuan, Wu Xiaoming, Wen Guojun, Han Lei, Чихоткин Виктор Федорович. Gradiograph based on fiber optic gyroscope and accelerometer [J]. Journal of Hunan University of Science & Technology (Natural Science Edition), 2015, 30 (02):68-72.

[35]  Wu Chuan, Wu Xiaoming, Wen Guojun, Zhang Feng, Lu Guiying, Wang Wenqiao, Zheng Wenlong, Li Jiong. Research on Sealing Structure of Clinograph [J]. Lubrication Engineering, 2013, 38 (06):98-100.

Patents

[1] Wu Chuan, Yuan Chengxiang, Pan Jian, Li Rui, Lv Shuaifeng, Liu Hengwei. A tool face angle sensor based on the resistance principle [P]. 2018, invention patent: ZL201810438301.0.

[2] Wu Chuan, Liu Hengwei, Cheng Zhiyuan, Zhao Min. A conductivity type sensor and two-phase flow fluid parameter measurement device [P]. 2016, invention patent: ZL201610625518.3.

[3] Wu Chuan, Han Lei, Yang Wenjian, Cheng Zhiyuan, Zhao Min. A methane concentration detector for coalbed methane drilling [P]. 2016, invention patent: ZL201610347689.4.

[4] Wu Chuan, Wu Di, Cheng Zhiyuan, Zhao Min. A real-time monitoring system for coalbed gas well [P]. 2016, invention patent: ZL201610347844.2.

[5] Wu Chuan, Han Lei, Yang Wenjian, Zhang Feng. An inclinometer for coalbed methane drilling [P]. 2016, invention patent: ZL201610347707.9.

[6] Wu Chuan, Ding Huafeng, Han Lei, Zhang Xinxin, Yao Yuxiang. A measuring device and method for gas-liquid two-phase flow section void fraction [P]. 2017, invention patent: ZL201710520426.3.

[7] Wu Chuan, Han Lei, Yang Wenjian, Liu Hengwei. A gas-liquid two-phase flow simulation device [P]. 2016, invention patent: ZL201610578326.1.

[8] Wu Chuan, Li Rui, Zhao Min, Cheng Zhiyuan. A coalbed methane downhole pressure detection device [P]. 2016, invention patent: ZL201610382600.8.

[9] Wu Chuan, Jin Jianwei, Li Jiong, Zhao Min, Zhang Feng. A drilling pressure environment simulator and its application method [P]. 2016, invention patent: ZL201610363736.4.

[10] Wu Chuan, Li Jiong, Liu Hengwei, Wu Di. Three-phase flow regulator [P]. 2016, invention patent: ZL201610550859.9.

[11] Wu Chuan, Pan Jian, Yuan Chengxiang. A tool face angle sensor based on distributed resistance [P]. 2018, invention patent: ZL201810437207.3.

Software Copyrights

[1] Wu Chuan, Wu Xiaoming, Zhao Min, Wang Daokuan, Li Rui, Zhang Feng. CBM well drainage and production parameter monitoring software V1.0 [P]. 2014, software copyright: 2015SR005536.

[2] Wu Chuan, Wu Xiaoming, Xiao Yuhang. Coalbed methane wellbore simulator data processing software V1.0 [P]. 2015, software copyright: 2016SR139330.

[3] Wu Chuan, Fan Chenxing, Han Lei, Zhang Lei. Turbine drilling tool speed extraction software based on well slope angle V1.0 [P]. 2018, software copyright: 2018SR885205.

[4] Wu Chuan, Yang Shuo, Cheng Wen. Underground water reservoir inspection robot monitoring system software V1.0 [P]. 2019, software copyright: 2019SR0754518.