Zohreh Askariمشاهده پروفایل
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Zohreh Askari serves as an Assistant Research Scientist in Geology at the Illinois State Geological Survey, part of the University of Illinois system. Her research focuses on geological carbon sequestration and basin analysis within the Illinois Basin, with particular expertise in the Cambrian-Ordovician sequence including the St. Peter Sandstone and Potosi Dolomite formations. Her primary research interests span Carbon Sequestration , Sedimentary Geology , and Hydrogeology , with specific focus on reservoir characterization, paleokarst systems, and structural controls on fluid flow. Current work emphasizes CO₂ storage feasibility, saline aquifer characterization, and risk assessment for geological storage projects. Analysis of her 34 scholarly outputs reveals strong emphasis on practical applications for carbon management, particularly through DOE-funded initiatives like CarbonSAFE. Her publications demonstrate expertise in integrating field observations with reservoir modeling for storage site assessment, with recurring themes in dolomite reservoir quality, sandstone storage complexes, and basin-scale fluid dynamics. Major collaborations include the U.S. Department of Energy on technical reports for the Wabash CarbonSAFE project, focusing on geologic analysis of reservoir intervals and confining units. Her work frequently involves multi-institutional teams addressing site-specific injection feasibility and long-term storage security. Research outputs include 16 conference contributions, 8 technical reports, 6 abstracts, and 4 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work highlighting practical applications for carbon management in Midwestern geological formations.
