Leadership
Zane Jobe, PhD
Director of CoRE, Research Professor
Research Interests: Sediment transport, stratigraphic architecture, geomorphology, and scaling relationships of siliciclastic and calciclastic depositional systems
Google Scholar profile: Zane Jobe
Twitter: @ZaneJobe
Blog: off the shelf edge
Curriculum Vitae
Arnoud Slootman, PhD
CoRE Carbonate Mechanical Stratigraphy Lead and Senior Research Scientist
PhD Geology, University of Geneva, 2016
Research Interests: Sediment transport and mechanical stratigraphy
Mary Carr, PhD
CoRE Program Manager, Research Assistant Professor
Research Interests: Eolian sedimentology and stratigraphic architecture, deep-water sedimentology, reservoir modeling
Current Graduate Students (chronological)
PhD
Marat Ibagarov
PhD Student (2026)
BS Geology, Kazakh British Technical University, 2012
MS Geology, University of Manchester, 2018
Research Interests: carbonate mechanical stratigraphy
Project: Depositional processes and mechanical stratigraphy of carbonate lower slope deposits, Guadalupe Mts., Texas
Guldana Alimzhanova
PhD Student (2026)
BS Geology, Kazakh British Technical University, 2010
MS Geology, University of Manchester, 2011
Research Interests: carbonate mechanical stratigraphy
Project: Depositional processes and mechanical stratigraphy of carbonate lower slope deposits
Rachel Aisner Williams
PhD Student (2026)
BA Math, Smith College, 2002
MS Geology, University of Texas at Austin, 2010
Research Interests: carbonate mechanical stratigraphy
Project: Depositional processes and mechanical stratigraphy of carbonate lower slope deposits
David Nworie
PhD Student (2026)
BS Geology, Ebonyi State University, Nigeria, 2018
MS Petroleum Science and Engineering, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil, 2022
Research Interests: sediment gravity-flow transport of carbonate particles
Project: Carbonate sediment-gravity-flow experiments: How do particle characteristics affect flow structure, deposit texture, and reservoir quality in deep-marine settings?
Jutamas Charoensuk
PhD Student (2029)
BS Geology, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, 2016
Research Interests: Stratigraphic architecture of deep-water depositional systems, source-to-sink sediment routing
Project: Characterization of Deep-water Depositional Systems for Reservoir Analogues in the Sabah Basin
Former Graduate Students (2016-present, chronological)
PhD
Clark Gilbert
PhD Student (2023)
MS Geology, Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas
BS Geology, Sewanee: University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee
Research Interests: Source-to-sink sediment dispersal patterns, tectonostratigraphy, basin analysis and geochronology
Thesis: asdf
Accepted a position with Bureau of Reclamation, Lakewood, CO – congrats Clark!
Published papers:
Thomas Martin
PhD Student (2022)
MS Geophysics, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, San Diego, California
BS Geology, University of California San Diego
Research Interests: Stratigraphy, machine learning
Thesis: Machine learning for facies prediction
Accepted a position with NCAR, Boulder, CO – congrats Thomas!
Published papers:
Luke Pettinga
PhD Student (2020)
MS Geology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
BS Geology, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI
Research Interests: Sedimentology, stratigraphy, submarine depositional systems
Thesis: Scaling relationships in Submarine Depositional Environments
Accepted a position with EOG Resources in Fort Worth, TX – congrats Luke!
Published papers:
Chapter 1 – Submarine channel-lobe scaling relationships (Geology)
Chapter 2 – How submarine channels (re)shape continental margins (J. Sed. Res.)
Pengfei Hou
MS Paleontology & Stratigraphy, University of British Columbia, Canada
BS Geology, China University of Geoscience, Beijing, China
Research Interests: Non-linear dynamics and complexity in sedimentary basin fill
MSc
Sanzhar Begimbetov
MS Student (2024)
BS Geology, Royal Hollaway University, London (2017)
Research Interests: sediment gravity-flow transport of carbonate particles
Project: Mechanical stratigraphy and depositional process of carbonate slope deposits
Viska Dewi
MS Student (2025)
B.Eng. Geology, University of Padjadjaran, Indonesia
Project: Carbonate sediment gravity flow deposits: Integrating depositional process, carbonate texture, diagenetic paragenesis, and geomechanical behavior
Maximiliano Miguez
MS Student (2024)
MSc. Petroleum Geosciences, IFP School, Paris, France
BS. Geology, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Research Interests: carbonate debris-flow deposits
Project: Carbonate debris-flow deposits, Apache Mts., Texas
Luthfi Nurul Hidayah Saifudin
MS Student (2024)
BS Geology, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia (2017)
Research Interests: sediment gravity-flow transport of carbonate particles
Project: Hyperspectral imaging of oil and gas core
Leonela Aguada
MS Student (2023)
BS Geology, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Research Interests: Distal submarine lobe deposits; sedimentology/stratigraph; reservoir modeling.
Project: Implications for Subsurface Lateral Facies Prediction: Wolfcamp Formation, Delaware Basin, Texas.
Shaskia Herida Putri
MS Student (2023)
BS Geological Engineering, Faculty of Padjadjaran University, Indonesia
Research Interests: sedimentary geology, petrophysics, core characterization
Project: Chemofacies of the Wolfcamp A, Delaware Basin, TX
Hanaga Simabrata
MS (2022)
BS Geological Engineering, Trisakti University, Jakarta, Indonesia
Thesis:Multi-scale syn-emplacement deformation and microstructure facies of mixed carbonate-siliciclastic MTD, The Cutoff Formation, Guadalupe Mountain, Texas
Accepted a fulltime position with Berry Corp in Bakersfield, CA
Mitch Schneider
MS Student (2022)
BS Geology, Grand Valley State University
Research Interests: carbon sequestration, enhanced oil recovery, core characterization, data science
Project: Quantifying Rock-Fabric Characteristics that Promote CO2 Sequestration in the San Andres Formation, Permian Basin
mtschneider@mines.edu
Nataly Chacon Buitrago
MS (2021)
Thesis:Towards lithology recognition using digital outcrop models and machine learning
Accepted a fulltime PhD position at University of Texas (Michael Pyrcz)
Kaci Kus
MS Student (2021)
BS Geology, Colby College, Waterville, Maine
Research Interests: Sedimentology/stratigraphy, unconventional reservoir systems
Thesis: Quantifying bed-scale architecture of submarine lobe deposits, Point Loma Formation, CA
Accepted a position with MORSE Corp in Boston, MA – congrats Kaci!
Published paper: Kus et al., 2021 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/20554877
Evan Gross
MS Student (2020)
BS Geology, Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Research Interests: Terrestrial and shallow-marine sedimentology/stratigraphy
Thesis: Bounding surface architecture of a wet eolian system: Entrada Sandstone, Utah (link)
Accepted a full-time position with Chevron in Houston, TX – congrats Evan!
Wylie Walker
MS Student (2019)
BS Geology, University of Texas, Austin, Texas
Research Interests: Deep-water sedimentology, stratigraphic architecture
Thesis: Stratigraphic architecture of the Bone Spring Formation, Delaware Basin, Texas (link)
Accepted a position with Ovintiv in Denver, CO – congrats Wylie!
Rosie Fryer
MS Student (2018)
MS Thesis: Bed-scale Characterization of Submarine Lobe Deposits, Point Loma Formation, California<
Research Interests: Sedimentology/stratigraphy, clastic depositional systems, submarine channel/lobe systems
Accepted a full-time position with Hilcorp in Houston, TX
Past Research Scientists
Pengfei Hou, PhD (2019-2021)
PhD Geology, Colorado School of Mines, 2019
MS Paleontology & Stratigraphy, University of British Columbia, Canada
BS Geology, China University of Geoscience, Beijing, China
Research Interests: Non-linear dynamics and complexity in sedimentary basin fill
Ross Meyer, MS
MS Data Science, University of Denver, 2018
BS Computer Science, University of Texas at Austin, 2016
Research Interests: Computer vision and deep learning.
Lauren Shumaker, PhD (2016-2019)
PhD Thesis (Stanford, 2016): Sedimentology, seismic geomorphology and provenance investigations of deep-water deposits: Taranski Basin, New Zealand
Research Interests: Deepwater sediment transport and sedimentary basin analysis.
Now a Professor in the Thorson First-Year Honors Program at Mines – Congrats Lauren!
Former Graduate Students (2004-2016)
Robert Amerman
PhD 2009
PhD Dissertation: Deepwater mass-transport deposits: Structure, stratigraphy, and implications for basin evolution
Accepted full-time position with Noble Energy, Denver, CO
Olusola Bakare
MS 2006
MS Thesis: Effect of growing structures on stratigraphic evolution, channel architecture, and submarine fan distribution, Niger Delta, West Africa
Chevron Employee Student, Nigerian Business Unit
Englebertus Rexi Esomar
Professional MS 2006
Chevron Employee Student, Indonesian Business Unit
Alexandra Fleming
MS 2010
Accepted a full-time position with Chevron, Houston, TX
Grace Ford
PhD 2012
PhD Dissertation: Hierarchical framework and cyclicity in a fluvial-lacustrine basin-fill succession, Middle Wasatch Formation, Uinta Basin, Utah
Employed full-time during her studies; upon graduation, Grace was employed with Sundance Energy, Denver, CO
Gregory S. Gordon
PhD 2014
PhD Dissertation: Stratigraphic evolution and architectural analysis of structurally confined submarine fans: A tripartite outcrop-based study
Accepted a full-time position with Aera Energy LLC, Bakersfield, C
Matthew R. Hoffman
MS 2009
MS Thesis: Tectono-stratigraphic analysis of a deepwater growth basin, Ainsa Basin, Northern Spain
Accepted a full-time position with Chevron, New Orleans, LA
Mahendra Kusuma
MS (Geophysics) 2005
MS Thesis: Analysis of time-lapse p-wave seismic data from Rulison Field, Colorado
Chevron Employee Student, Indonesian Business Unit
Olumide Lawal
Professional MS 2008
Chevron Employee Student, Nigerian Business Unit
Jeremiah D. Moody
PhD 2014
Ph.D. Dissertation: Variations in the architecture of deltaic and fluvial deposits in relation to shoreline trajectory, Eocene Escanilla and Sobrarbe Formations, Spain
Accepted a full-time position with Chevron Energy Technology Company, Houston, TX
Amy C. Moss-Russell
MS 2009
Accepted a full-time position with Chevron, Houston, TX
Bradley R. Nuse
MS 2015
Accepted a full-time position with BHP-Billiton, Houston, TX
Kimber O'Brien
MS 2015
Accepted a full-time position with Aera Energy, Bakersfield, CA
Reginald E. Onyirioha
MS 2007
Chevron Employee Student, Nigerian Business Unit
Henrikus Panjaitan
MS 2006
Chevron Employee Student, Indonesian Business Unit
Jesse Pisel
PhD 2015
PhD Thesis: Multi-scale stratigraphic and statistical analysis of allogenic and autogenic controls on fluvial systems
Accepted a full-time position with Media Migration Services, Anchorage, AK
Hathaiporn "Goi" Samorn
MS 2006
MS Thesis: Fluvial reservoir architecture from near-surface 3D seismic data, block B8/32, Gulf of Thailand
Chevron Employee Student, Southeast Asia Business Unit
Kassandra L. Sendziak
MS 2013
Accepted a full-time position with Andarko, Denver, CO
Prianto Setiawan
MS 2009
Chevron Employee Student, Indonesian Business Unit
Henri Silalahi
MS 2009
Chevron Employee Student, Indonesian Business Unit
Jane G. Stammer
PhD 2014
MS Thesis: Geochemical and mineralogical analysis of the Chukar Footwall gold deposit, northeastern Nevada
PhD Dissertation: Hydrodynamic fractionation of minerals and textures in submarine fans: Quantitative analysis from outcrop, experimental, and subsurface studies
Accepted a full-time position with Chevron Energy Technology Company, Houston, TX
Alyssa Charsky
MS Student
BA Geology, Colby College, Waterville, ME
Research Interests: Petrophysics, geomechanics, formation evaluation
Project: Integrating mineralogy, process sedimentology, and geomechanics for the development of a mechanical stratigraphy model of the Bakken Formation at Parshall Field, Williston Basin, North Dakota
Stephen Schwarz
MS 2016
Accepted full-time position with Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, Denver, CO
Jianqiao Wang
PhD 2018
PhD Dissertation: Fluvial Megafans: Facies, Architecture, and Reservoir Prediction
Student Assistants
Michael Field (2020-21) Senior, majoring in Geophysics
Machine learning for facies prediction in digital outcrop models (advised by Zane Jobe and Nataly Chacon Buitrago)
Carissa Anderson (2019) Senior, majoring in Geology
Detrital zircon geochronology of Permian sandstones along the Front Range, Colorado (advised by Zane Jobe)
Andrew Harger (2018) Senior, majoring in Geology
Grain size characterization of submarine levee deposits (advised by Zane Jobe and Luke Pettinga)
Ali Downard (2018) Senior, majoring in Geophysics
Analyzing high-dimensional event-bed statistics using machine learning algorithms (advised by Zane Jobe and Nick Howes)
Dingxin Cai (2017) Senior in Geological Engineering
Submarine channel morphometrics and evolution (advised by Zane Jobe and Lauren Shumaker)
External Collaborators
Chevron
Energy Technology Company: Morgan Sullivan, Jeremiah Moody, Fabien Laugier, Ash Harris, Sarah Baumgarnder and many others
Gulf of Mexico: Jane Stammer, Zandra Fleming, Larry Zarra, and many others
Mid-Continent: Alyssa Charsky, Daniel Hunt, Amy Moss-Russell, and many others
New Ventures: Matt Hoffman, Damian O’Grady, Jess Allen, and many others
Nick Howes, MS
Mathworks Inc., Natick, Massachusetts
Jake Covault, PhD
Quantitative Clastics Laboratory, Bureau of Economic Geology, University of Texas
