Shuvajit Bhattacharya

Dr. Shuvajit Bhattacharya is a Research Associate Professor at the Bureau of Economic Geology, part of The University of Texas at Austin. He leads the HotRock geothermal research consortium and contributes to projects on geothermal energy, unconventional oil/gas resources, carbon storage, and geologic hydrogen. His work focuses on advancing geophysical and petrophysical data processing workflows for integrated subsurface characterization.

• Education: Ph.D. in Geology (West Virginia University, 2016), M.Sc. in Applied Geophysics (IIT Mumbai, 2010), B.Sc. in Geology (University of Calcutta, 2008)

Research Interests span geophysics, petrophysics, integrated subsurface characterization, and machine learning. His work addresses energy-water nexus challenges, geological carbon sequestration, and unconventional resource recovery using cutting-edge geophysical techniques.

Recent Publications highlight advancements in CO2 storage security, geothermal exploration, shale reservoir characterization, and water resource management. His article in 2025 on formate-alternating-gas injection demonstrates innovative approaches to co-optimizing oil recovery and carbon storage.

• Scientific Awards: A.I. Levorsen Award (2023), J. Clarence Karcher Award (2022), multiple student competition wins (2015)

Professional History includes roles at The University of Texas at Austin (2020-present), University of Alaska Anchorage (2017-2020), and Battelle Memorial Institute (2016-2017). He has extensive experience in both academic and industry settings, blending theoretical research with practical applications.