Center for Economic Geology Research

The Center for Economic Geology research team in Wyoming is a multidisciplinary group dedicated to tackling critical energy challenges facing the state. This diverse team brings together the expertise of geologists, petrophysicists, engineers, geomodelers, geochemists, and economists to comprehensively address complex energy issues and develop viable solutions for Wyoming's future.

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Dr. J. Fred McLaughlin
J. Fred McLaughlin

Director

Autumn Eakin
Autumn Eakin

Assistant Director

Tyler Brown
Tyler Brown

Program Manager, Minerals

Tim Fischer
Tim Fischer

Program Manager, Oil and Gas

Davin Bagdonas
Davin Bagdonas

Principal Research Professional

Dan Eakin
Dan Eakin

Program Manager, Subsurface

Bob Gregory
Robert Gregory

Senior Research Professional

Selena Gerace
Selena Gerace

Program Manager, Energy Engagement, Leadership, and Careers

Charles Nye
Charles Nye

Senior Research Professional

Matt Johnson
Matt Johnson

Associate Research Scientist

Maryam Lakjaa
Maryam Lakjaa

Assistant Research Professional

Madison Mankin
Madison Mankin

Assistant Research Professional

Cole Messa
Cole Messa

Assistant Research Professional

Yun Yang
Yun Yang

Assistant Research Professional

Sanzhar Begimbetov
Sanzhar Begimbetov

Assistant Research Professional

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J. Fred McLaughlin, Ph.D.

Director, Center for Economic Geology Resarch

Autumn Eakin

Assistant Director

Tyler Brown, Ph.D.

Program Manager, Minerals

Tim Fischer

Program Manager, Oil & Gas

Davin Bagdonas

Principal Research Professional, Coal and Rare Earth Elements

Dan Eakin, Ph.D.

Program Manager, Subsurface

Selena Gerace

Program Manager, Energy Engagement, Leadership, and Careers

Robert Gregory

Senior Research Professional, Mineral Resource Evaluation

Charles Nye

Senior Research Professional and Project Manager (H2ERC)

Matthew Johnson

Associate Research Professional, Subsurface Modeling & Remote Sensing Geologist

Maryam Lakjaa

Assistant Research Professional, Petroleum Engineering and Finance

Madison Mankin

Assistant Research Professional, Workforce Specialist (Energy ELC Program)

Cole Messa

Assistant Research Professional, Isotope Geochemistry

Yun Yang

Assistant Research Professional, Petrophysics | Center for Economic Geology Research

Sanzhar Begimbetov

Assistant Research Professional, Sedimentology

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