David Cole

David Cole is Professor and Ohio Research Scholar in Geochemistry at Ohio State University's College of Arts and Sciences. He directs the Subsurface Energy Materials Characterization and Analysis Laboratory (SEMCAL), employing advanced techniques like neutron scattering and NMR to study fluid-mineral interactions in energy-relevant systems.

Research spans:

• Reaction mechanisms in minerals/fluids across scales
• CO2 sequestration in geological formations
• Shale gas system chemistry
• Nanoconfined fluid behavior

Recent publications (2023-2025) predominantly focus on hydrogen storage optimization (40%), CO2-CH4 interactions (30%), and nanoconfinement effects (30%), with molecular simulations as the primary methodology. Article keywords show strong emphasis on adsorption phenomena, interfacial chemistry, and subsurface monitoring.

Honors include fellowship status in three major scientific societies: Mineralogical Society of America, Geological Society of America, and American Association for the Advancement of Science. Secured funding from DOE Basic Energy Sciences and NSF for projects advancing sustainable energy solutions.

Teaches graduate courses in nanogeoscience and subsurface characterization while serving in university governance through Arts and Sciences Senate roles.