TTU Petroleum Engineering Professor Receives International Award from Society of Petroleum Engineers - depts.ttu.edu

This significant international honor is given to just one recipient worldwide each year. It specifically recognizes outstanding achievements or contributions to the advancement of petroleum engineering within the critical area of reservoir technology. Professor Sheng has been a fixture in the Edward E. Whitacre Junior College of Engineering's Bob L. Herd Department of Petroleum Engineering since 2011. Before his impactful tenure at the university, he worked in the industry for more than 25 years.

For Lubbock, this high-level international recognition truly highlights the caliber of research and expertise cultivated right here at Texas Tech. It also underscores the importance of faculty like Sheng in shaping future leaders for the region's vital energy sector. Industry colleagues themselves nominated him for this award, specifically citing his important work in technology.

Earning an annual award reserved for a single global recipient undeniably elevates the university's standing in the entire field of petroleum engineering.