The Sedimentary Basin Analysis and Modeling Lab focuses on developing and improving geologic techniques and applications in the search for energy, water and mineral resources in sedimentary basins. The lab trains the next generation of geoscientists looking at critical societal issues - our need for energy and mineral resources.
Expertise includes characterization and modeling of subsurface and outcrop analogs, sequence and seismic stratigraphy, microbial carbonate reservoirs, and communicating uncertainty in geologic data. Applied research includes both material investigations and theoretical pursuits.
Pure Research
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| Artificial intelligence applications in sedimentology and stratigraphy | Visualizing stratigraphic knowledge and reasoning |
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| Fuzzy logic approach to modeling surface dynamics in carbonate systems | ||
| Modeling stratigraphic sequences using multi-valued logic | ||
| Philosophical and historical approaches to stratigraphic interpretation. | Conceptual geologic models of Athanasius Kircher (1602-1680) |
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| Visualizing stratigraphic knowledge and reasoning |
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| Expert systems and semiotics to communicate geologic uncertainty |
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Applied Research
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Computer simulations for geologic field work, education, and geoinformatics. |
3D and 360 visualization
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Sedimentary basin analysis and reservoir characterization Application: subsurface resources and storage (incl. hydrothermal and hydrocarbons) |
Characterization of Mesozoic paleoenvironments:
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Development of ancient microbial carbonate fabrics:
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Petroleum reservoir characterization:
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