معرفی
Roland N. Horne is the Thomas Davies Barrow Professor of Earth Sciences at Stanford University and a Senior Fellow at the Precourt Institute for Energy. He holds degrees from the University of Auckland (BE 1972, PhD 1975, DSc 1986), all in Engineering Science. His research focuses on geothermal energy, reservoir engineering, and fracture mechanics, with notable contributions to well test interpretation, production optimization, and fractured reservoir analysis.
Lifelong Affiliations:
- Stanford University: Thomas Davies Barrow Professor of Earth Sciences
- Precourt Institute for Energy: Senior Fellow
- International Geothermal Association (IGA): Past President (2010-2013), Board Member (1998-2010)
- Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE): Honorary Member, Distinguished Lecturer (1998, 2009, 2020)
Education:
- D.Sc., University of Auckland, Engineering (1986)
- Ph.D., University of Auckland, Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (1975)
- B.E., University of Auckland, Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (1972)
Research Interests:
Dr. Horne’s work bridges geothermal energy, reservoir engineering, and multiphase flow dynamics. He has pioneered methods for analyzing fractured reservoirs and optimizing production in geothermal systems. His recent focus includes AI-driven fracture characterization, enhanced geothermal systems (EGS), and techno-economic modeling of geothermal energy deployment across the U.S.
Awards & Recognition:
- Member of the US National Academy of Engineering
- 2020 SPE Distinguished Achievement Award
- Multiple best paper awards from SPE, SEG, and GRC
- Fellow of the University of Tokyo School of Engineering
- Honorary Professor at China University of Petroleum
Advising & Projects:
- Supervised 60 PhD and 135 MS students
- Lead the EGS Collab project (hydraulic stimulation experiments in crystalline rock)
- Technical Program Chair for World Geothermal Congress (2005, 2010, 2015, 2020)
- Developed novel tools for downhole enthalpy measurement and inflow detection
Labs & Collaborations:
Active in Stanford’s Stanford Geothermal Program and Supri-D (Geothermal Research). Collaborates with international institutions like the University of Tokyo and China University of Petroleum on geothermal innovation.
