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SOHEIL SARAJIAssociate Professor, Energy and Petroleum Engineering Richard and Marilyn Lynch Chair in the Subsurface Energy and Digital Innovation Center
Dr. Saraji and his research group focus on the characterization and behavior of subsurface fluids and rocks, supporting applications in energy extraction, underground storage, and carbon geo-sequestration. His work involves rigorous experimental research on the properties and flow behaviors of subsurface fluids and rocks, driving innovations in energy storage and extraction. Dr. Saraji also leads the Subsurface Energy and Digital Innovation Center, a groundbreaking hub dedicated to advancing energy solutions by integrating innovative digital technologies. Key areas of focus for this center include blockchain for sustainable energy, big data analytics for energy, machine learning, novel fluids for energy applications using artificial intelligence to analyze laboratory-generated data, and the use of virtual and augmented reality, as well as digital twins.
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Vamegh Rasouli
Professor and Department Head, Energy and Petroleum Engineering
Dr. Rasouli and his research group focus on studying the geomechanical aspects of shale oil and gas reservoirs in Wyoming, with applications in drilling, completion, stimulation, and production. The state's rich oil and gas industry, along with the complexity of formations like the Mowry Shale, require in-depth, long-term research for better characterization of these producing formations. Led by SER, his current research aims to study the Mowry Shale in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin and assess the potential for unlocking and producing the hydrocarbons contained within. Dr. Rasouli’s expertise in carbon capture, utilization, and storage; geothermal energy; and other energy projects provides direct benefits to Wyoming.
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Tim Fischer Oil and Gas Program Manager, School of Energy Resources
Dr. Fischer works at the Center for Economic Geology Research, where he oversees oil and gas-related research projects, including the Mowry Shale Project. He also plays a key role in maintaining communication with SER’s partner organization, the Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute, to enhance collaborative studies across the state. Prior to joining UW, Dr. Fischer worked at Chevron, where he gained extensive experience with unconventional reservoir assets, specializing in petrophysics, reservoir characterization, and core-petrophysical integration. He is also a subject matter expert in mineralogy, with a particular focus on clay mineralogy. This program is aimed at unlocking Wyoming's largest unconventional reservoir. |
