Alan Burnham

Alan Burnham is an Adjunct Professor at Stanford University and Affiliate in the Basin and Petroleum Systems Modeling (BPSM) Group. He previously served as CTO for American Shale Oil and worked for 31 years at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), where he remains a consultant. His expertise spans petroleum geochemistry, oil shale technology, and energy materials science.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Iowa State University
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physical Chemistry, University of Illinois

Research Focus: Specializes in petroleum system modeling, unconventional energy resources, and advanced material science for energy applications. His work integrates geochemical analysis with reservoir engineering to improve hydrocarbon extraction methodologies.

Affiliations: Maintains active roles at Stanford's BPSM Group and LLNL, contributing to both academic research and industrial energy projects. His consulting work bridges laboratory research with real-world energy solutions.