Brian Horn
Brian Horn, managing director of Hatteras Energy Group and current president of the
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), will speak at the University
of Wyoming Friday, April 3.
Interested UW faculty, staff and students will have two opportunities to hear from
Horn. First, he will give a formal lecture on interpreting seismic data in the Energy
Innovation Center’s Encana Auditorium from 10-11 a.m.
A meet-and-greet, hosted by the Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering, then
will take place in Room 301 of the Engineering Education and Research Building from
noon-1 p.m. Lunch will be provided. The special event will allow interested students
to learn more about AAPG, including opportunities through scholarships, the Imperial
Barrel Award competition and professional development resources offered by the AAPG
Academy.
During his visit, Horn will engage with UW and departmental leadership to discuss
strategic collaborations and professional development within the geosciences. Additionally,
Horn will tour the university’s state-of-the-art lab facilities and learn firsthand
about the innovative programs and projects spearheaded by UW researchers and students.
“We are honored to welcome Brian Horn to our campus,” says Brad Carr, director of
the UW Near-Surface Geophysics Instrument Center. “His insights into the intersections
of technology, policy and natural resource development are incredibly valuable as
we prepare our students to lead in a carbon-constrained economy.”
Horn is a distinguished geologist and energy executive with decades of experience
in global exploration, development and energy investment. As AAPG president, he advocates
for the geoscience community and expands educational opportunities for students and
young professionals.
Throughout his career, Horn has held senior leadership roles, including head of exploration
at Cairn Oil and senior vice president and chief geologist at ION E&P Advisors.
Horn has specialized in petroleum systems and resource assessment and has collaborated extensively with national oil companies and government ministries worldwide. He received a doctorate in geology and geological engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, as well as master’s and bachelor’s degrees in geology from the University of Colorado-Boulder.
