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Carl Sondergeld is a Professor and Curtis Mewbourne Chair at the University of Oklahoma's Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Geophysics from Cornell University (1977) and prior degrees from Queens College, CUNY. With 19 years at Amoco Production Company's Tulsa Research Center, he pioneered petrophysical research, sonic logging tools, and wellsite core analysis systems. He has 14 U.S. patents and has taught courses on petrophysics, seismic reservoir modeling, and unconventional resources for 17 years at OU.
His research focuses on shale reservoirs, including microstructural characterization, anisotropy, hydraulic fracturing, NMR applications, and diffusion mechanisms. He leads the 'Experimental Rock Physics' and 'Unconventional Shale Consortium' industrial consortia. Awards include two Brandon Griffin Awards and four SPE Student Chapter Professor of the Year recognitions. Key technical expertise spans rock mechanics, acoustic emissions, and reservoir simulation.
- Education:
- B.A., Geology, Queens College, 1969
- M.A., Geology, Queens College, 1973
- Ph.D., Geophysics, Cornell University, 1977
- Awards:
- Brandon Griffin Award (2014, 2017)
- SPE Professor of the Year (2010, 2013, 2016, 2020)
- Research Consortia:
- Experimental Rock Physics Consortium
- Unconventional Shale Consortium
His recent work emphasizes diffusion-driven EOR mechanisms, CO2 sequestration, and shale microstructure using machine learning. Over 150 publications span hydraulic fracturing mechanics, NMR applications in reservoirs, and shale petrophysics innovations.
