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Kevin Taylor is a Professor of Sedimentology and Tectonics at the University of Manchester’s Earth and Environmental Sciences department. His research focuses on sediment geochemistry, diagenesis in mudstones/sandstones, and integrating multi-scale analysis for shale reservoir properties. He has led projects on shale gas reservoirs in North America and Europe, and coordinates initiatives using X-ray CT scanning for shale mechanics. Taylor has received funding from industry and UK research councils, supervised over 25 PhD students, and contributed to sustainable energy research through Manchester Energy and Sustainable Futures platforms.
Education: PhD in Sedimentary Geoscience (University of Reading, 2000); BSc in Geological Sciences (University of Durham, 1987). His work addresses UN SDGs related to affordable energy and climate action.
Research Interests include sedimentary diagenesis, carbon sequestration, and shale reservoir dynamics. Key areas of focus are fluid-rock interactions, CO2 storage mechanisms, and novel imaging techniques (e.g., synchrotron X-ray) to study microstructural behavior. His recent work emphasizes hydrogen storage feasibility and decarbonization strategies for industrial clusters.
Publications highlight advancements in pore-scale analysis, shale permeability, and caprock integrity. Awards include the Bisat Medal (2021) and Jules Braunstein Award (2015). He advises on projects like GeoEnergy Transition and Hydrogen Storage near industrial sites, leveraging collaborations with institutions globally.
Labs/Teams: Leads the ‘Ancient Life’ and ‘Basin Studies and Petroleum Geoscience’ groups, contributing to initiatives like the ATESHAC project for aquifer thermal energy storage.
