I am geologist who uses various techniques in sedimentology, tectonics and provenance for reservoir characterization, capacity estimates and subsurface modeling of clastic depositional settings. I am interested in subsurface modeling and characterization of geological formations for effective monitoring, verification and accounting of injected large volume anthropogenic and natural CO2 into the ground. I construct static and dynamic models for reservoir engineers and geoscientists for the benefit of predictive modeling and history matching of injected CO2 plume and its possible leakage to in-zone and above-zone aquifers.

Areas of Expertise

CO2 sequestration, Reservoir Characterization, Capacity Estimate, Sediment Provenance, Clastic Stratigraphy.


Current Research Programs & Projects

CO2 sequestration and monitoring in EOR fields.

I am interested in subsurface modeling and characterization of geological formations for effective monitoring, verification and accounting of injected large volume anthropogenic and natural CO2 into the ground.

I am also Interested in conventional and innovative provenance techniques applied to syn- and post-orogenic sediments, which I use to understand tectonic connections between exhumational unroofing and depositional settings.


Annual publication award 2013, 2012, 2011 - BEG, University of Texas Austin (2013)

AAPG Imperial Barrel Award Competition 2009 regional finalist - AAPG (2009)

Best Ph.D. oral presentation award - University of South Carolina (2009)

Research and travel support grant - Geological Society of America (2006)

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