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Dr. Manika Prasad Summary
Dr. Manika Prasad is a Professor in the Geophysics Department at the Colorado School of Mines (Mines), serving as Director of the Mines CCUS Innovation Center and Director of the Center for Rock & Fluid Multiphysics. Her expertise spans multidisciplinary geosciences, with focus areas including rock and fluid properties, multiphysics phenomena, CO2 sequestration, and advanced materials characterization. She leads major initiatives like the DOE SMART program and has contributed to projects such as lunar regolith studies and groundwater accessibility in rural communities.
Education:
- B.S. in Geology, St. Xavier’s College, Bombay, India (1978)
- M.S. and Ph.D. in Geophysics, University of Kiel, Germany (1983 and 1990)
Research Interests:
- CO2 storage mechanisms and capacity assessment
- Rock physics of shales, clays, and sandstones
- Nano/microscale characterization via NMR, SEM, and CT imaging
- Geophysical exploration for sustainable resource management
- Machine learning applications in reservoir modeling
Labs & Centers:
- Mines CCUS Innovation Center (CO2 storage solutions)
- Center for Rock & Fluid Multiphysics (interdisciplinary rock-fluid interactions)
- Bakken Research Consortium (shale reservoir studies)
Recognition: 2022 Martin Luther King, Jr. Award for leadership in advancing equity and innovation in geoscience education and research.
Advising & Grants: Dr. Prasad has secured federal grants (e.g., DOE) and collaborates with industry partners on CCUS and unconventional reservoir projects. Her work emphasizes ethical geoscience practices and global water access initiatives.
