Curtis spends his time in the laboratory. It is there he conducts experiments, collects and analyzes samples, and interprets the data. Once his data is collected, he then utilizes the results to perform geochemical simulations for better understanding of gas-water-rock reactions. His area of expertise is in geochemistry, but also has a strong foundation in petrology, sedimentology, structure, mineral resources and petroleum.
Education
M.S. Geology, University of Wyoming
B.Sc. Geology, University of Wyoming
Professional Experience
Research Scientist – Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute
Selected Publications:
Chopping, C., Kaszuba, J.P., 2012. Supercritical carbon dioxide-brine-rock reactions in the Madison Limestone of Southwest Wyoming: An experimental investigation of a sulfur-rich natural carbon dioxide reservoir. Chemical Geology. Vol 322-323, p. 223-236
Kaszuba, J.P., Navarre-Sitchler, A., Thyne, G., Chopping, C., Meuzelaar, T., 2011. Supercritical carbon dioxide and sulfur in the Madison Limestone: A natural analogue in Southwest Wyoming for geologic carbon-sulfur co-sequestration. Earth Planet. Sci. Lett. 309, 131-140.
Selected Abstracts:
Chopping, Curtis G., Kaszuba, John., 2010, Geologic Carbon-Sulfur Sequestration (Co-Sequestration): Experimental Investigation of Sulfur in A Natural Analogue, Madison Limestone of the Moxa Arch: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, Vol. 42, No. 5.
Kaszuba, John P., Navarre-Sitchler, Alexis, Thyne, Geoffrey, Chopping, Curtis., 2010, A Natural Analogue in Southwest Wyoming for Geologic Co-Sequestration: Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, v. 74, no.11, p. A498.
Chopping, Curtis, Navarre-Sitchler, Alexis, Kaszuba, John P., Thyne, Geoffrey., 2009, A Natural Analogue in Wyoming for Geologic Co-Sequestration: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 40.F.
Chopping, Curtis, Navarre-Sitchler, Alexis, Kaszuba, John P., Thyne, Geoffrey., 2009, Using a Natural Analogue to Examine Geologic Carbon Sequestration: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 41, no. 6, p. 49, Paper No. 18-11.
Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave. Dept 4068
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: 307-766-9983
Fax: 307-766-2737
e-mail: cchopp@uwyo.edu
