Ander Martinez-Doñate  

December 13, 2025

ANDER MARTINEZ-DOÑATE 
Research Assistant Professor 

Ander Martinez-Doñate is a geoscientist and data professional working at the intersection of geology, energy systems and sustainability. His work focuses on understanding the subsurface and applying that knowledge to today’s energy and environmental challenges.

Since 2022, he has been a postdoctoral researcher at the Bureau of Economic Geology but was recently hired as a research assistant professor. His current projects focus on evaluating salt formations for hydrogen storage in human-made caverns and studying the impacts of produced-water disposal on subsurface systems.

Both efforts aim to support safer and more sustainable practices in energy development and storage. He holds a bachelor’s degree in geology from the University of the Basque Country, a master’s degree in geophysics from the University of Barcelona, and a doctoral degree in energy systems from the University of Manchester.