Christopher Clarkson

Christopher Clarkson is Professor and Associate Head in the Department of Earth, Energy and Environment at the University of Calgary. He holds PhD and MASc degrees from University of British Columbia and directs research on unconventional reservoirs.

Research Focus: His program investigates coalbed methane storage, hydraulic fracture characterization, and reservoir simulation for tight oil/gas systems. Core methodologies include rate-transient analysis and nanopore structure characterization.

Awards:

• ASTech Innovation Award (2017)
• SPE Distinguished Lecturer (2009)
• Alfred Noble Prize (2005)

Publications: 200+ papers on production analysis of shale reservoirs, with recent work focusing on flowback modeling and enhanced recovery techniques.