Sherilyn Williams-Stroud

Sherilyn Williams-Stroud is the Director of the Berg-Hughes Center and holds the Dan A. Hughes '51 Chair in Geosciences at Texas A&M University. She is a Professor in the Department of Geosciences, with over 30 years of expertise in structural geology, subsurface storage, and induced seismicity. Her research focuses on fracture analysis, geomechanics, and the societal impacts of energy resource utilization, particularly in carbon capture and storage (CCUS) and renewable energy transition.

Education: BA in Geology from Oberlin College (198?), MA and PhD in Structural Geology from Johns Hopkins University (199?).

Research interests include induced seismicity from fluid injection, subsurface tomographic imaging, and the integration of machine learning for improved subsurface modeling. Her work addresses critical challenges in energy resource management and environmental sustainability, with a focus on CO2 sequestration and geothermal energy.

Publications highlight advancements in microseismic monitoring, fracture network modeling, and geomechanical analysis of CO2 injection sites. Her contributions span academic, industrial, and governmental sectors, including roles at the USGS, Chevron, and MicroSeismic Inc.

• Awards: AAPG Distinguished Lecturer (2023–2024), AAPG Honorary Member (2022), USGS Star Award (1997).
• Professional Leadership: Member of the National Petroleum Council’s Natural Gas GHG Study Committee, National Academy of Sciences’ Geodynamics Committee, and American Rock Mechanics Association’s Discrete Fracture Network Technical Committee.

Her advisory and collaborative work bridges academia and industry, with a focus on mitigating risks in subsurface energy projects while advancing sustainable practices.