Ann Cook

Ann Cook is Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the School of Earth Sciences at Ohio State University. Her research employs petrophysics and geophysics to study natural gas hydrate systems globally, with focus on the Gulf of Mexico, Arctic, and Pacific margins. She examines hydrate formation mechanisms, quantification methods, and geological controls through core analysis, seismic interpretation, and modeling.

Her extensive publication record demonstrates consistent focus on hydrate-bearing reservoirs, submarine landslides, and sediment characterization. Recent work emphasizes advanced techniques including pressure coring, CT scanning, and noble gas tracing. She has led multiple Gulf of Mexico research expeditions including UT-GOM2-2.