Dr. Chris Wilson

Analyst, Reservoir Characterization

Dr. Christopher Wilson joined QRI from Chevron, where he was actively involved in various exploration projects. At Chevron, Chris most recently served as the Lease Sale Coordinator for the deepwater Gulf of Mexico exploration business unit. Prior to that role, Chris performed numerous technical evaluations related to exploration risks associated with particular prospects and he completed several asset valuations that helped determine exploration strategy. Prior to his work at Chevron, Chris focused on structural geology, geomechanical modeling, and reservoir simulation of faulted and fractured reservoirs. His characterization and modeling of a large, fractured carbonate oil and gas field at ConocoPhillips helped determine the placement and direction of horizontal well locations. While at Stanford University, he developed a technique to create discrete fracture network models of fractured outcrops using LiDAR technology.

Education

Ph.D., Geological and Environmental Sciences, Stanford University
M.A., Energy and Mineral Resources, The University of Texas at Austin
B.S., Geology, Washington and Lee University

Expertise

Reservoir Characterization

Key Awards and Accomplishments

Bruton Fellowship, The University of Texas at Austin, 2004
Pre-emptive Recruitment Fellowship, The University of Texas at Austin, 2003
Employee of the Month, Halliburton Energy Services, 2002
Lena T. Stevens Scholarship, Washington and Lee University, 2001

Work Experience

8+ years industry experience