Areas of Focus
- Microbial Sedimentation and Microbialite Reservoirs
- Bioreefs and Carbonate Rock Microfacies
- Hydrocarbon Source Rock Microfossils
- Environmental and Biological Evolution at the Permian-Triassic Boundary
- High-Resolution Biostratigraphy and Carbon Isotope Stratigraphy
Work Experience
- 1987-Present: Researcher at the Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
- 1994-Present: Associate Researcher at the Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
- 2002-10 to 2003-05: Visiting Scholar at Texas A&M University
Academic Background & Achievements
- 1999-09 to 2002-06: PhD from Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
- 1984-09 to 1987-06: Master's from Institute of Geology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
- 1980-09 to 1984-06: Bachelor's from Nanjing University
Publications
- Classification of biogenic carbonate rocks, Wu, Y.S., 2022
- Definition of biopetrology, Wu, Y.S., 2022
Awards
- 2009: Yin Zanxun Stratigraphy and Paleontology Award, First Prize
- 1989: National Natural Science Award, Second Prize
- 1988: Chinese Geological Society Excellent Paper Award, First Prize
