Leo Ruiz

Leo Ruiz is a Research Assistant Professor at the Bureau of Economic Geology, part of The University of Texas at Austin's Jackson School of Geosciences. His work focuses on reservoir engineering and subsurface energy storage solutions, contributing to both academic research and practical industry applications in the energy sector.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering (2022), The University of Texas at Austin
• MS in Petroleum Engineering (2018), The University of Texas at Austin
• MS in Oil and Gas Engineering (2016), University of Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Engineering Diploma in Chemical Engineering (2010), University of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Dr. Ruiz specializes in reservoir engineering with particular expertise in rate-transient analysis (RTA) and decline-curve analysis (DCA) for unconventional reservoirs. His research integrates geostatistics and Bayesian statistics for uncertainty quantification in subsurface problems. Recently, his work has expanded to address emerging energy challenges, particularly in subsurface hydrogen and CO₂ storage solutions, reflecting the energy transition trends in the industry. His methodological approaches combine theoretical frameworks with practical applications for reservoir characterization and production forecasting.

His recent publications demonstrate a clear research trajectory focusing on improving analytical methods for unconventional reservoirs while expanding into clean energy storage solutions. The publications show increasing emphasis on hydrogen storage applications alongside traditional petroleum engineering methods, indicating adaptation to evolving energy sector needs. His work bridges fundamental reservoir engineering principles with emerging clean energy storage technologies.

Professional Activities:

Dr. Ruiz is actively involved with the GeoH₂ research consortium, which focuses on hydrogen storage solutions. His work connects with several research initiatives at the Bureau of Economic Geology related to energy transition and subsurface resource management. He collaborates extensively with researchers across petroleum engineering, geology, and environmental science disciplines to address complex energy challenges.