Seyyed Hosseini 

December 13, 2025

SEYYED HOSSEINI
Associate Director of the Environmental Division, Bureau of Economic Geology

In September 2025, Seyyed A. Hosseini was appointed to lead the environmental research programs at the Bureau of Economic Geology. Before that, Hosseini held a research professor role at the bureau for two decades, specializing in subsurface-flow modeling, carbon sequestration, and investigations targeting how machine learning applies to pressing geoscience issues.

The environmental teams include world-renowned experts focusing on carbon management, coastal studies, geologic hazards, geothermal energy, groundwater, induced seismicity, mineral resources, and the water-energy nexus. It was previously led by Ken Wisian, who retired this fall. 

Hosseini has experience managing major science campaigns funded by federal agencies, industry and international organizations, and he has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications. He is actively involved with professional societies and advisory committees, with a vision focused on interdisciplinary innovation, sustainable resource management, and impactful science that serves Texas and beyond.