UL Lafayette School of Geosciences

📢 Exciting news! The first research paper by EESC PhD candidate Ferdinando Cilenti, co-authored with his advisors Dr. Davide Oppo (UL Lafayette School of Geosciences) and Dr. Leonardo Macelloni (Ole Miss Geology Department), has been published on #EPSL! In this study, they used 4D seismic monitoring to investigate the dynamics of gas hydrate formation/dissociation and seafloor methane discharge at Woolsey Mound in the Gulf of Mexico. The findings shed light on the key factors controlling fluid discharge in this unique environment, with implications for understanding carbon cycling, marine ecosystems, and potential geohazards. Read the full paper at: https://lnkd.in/e5uD6jMm University of Louisiana at Lafayette #hydrates #gashydrates #coldseeps #fluidflow #seismicmonitoring #4Dseismic #gulfofmexico #woolseymound #submarinescience #climatechange #energyresources #geohazards #carboncycle #deepsea

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Congratulations to Victoire Daniela Soumano, a Master’s student in the Environmental Resource Science program who won first place in the Urban and Anthropogenic Soils student oral presentation competition at the Tri Societies (ASA, SSSA, CSSA) 2024 annual meeting in San Antonio. Victoire presented a talk about her Master’s project findings entitled: “Bioremediation of lead contaminated soil with biochar and compost treatments.”

🚨 Ocean Sediment Alert! Did you know that deep-sea sediments hold an oceanography treasure trove of information about the oceans' history? During our #ChileMargin2024 we discussed what they can tell us about methane seep environments. Schmidt Ocean Institute University of Louisiana at Lafayette UL Lafayette School of Geosciences https://lnkd.in/gfn-9seY

Join us on an incredible journey offshore Chile as we explore methane seeps in the ocean depths! 🌊 This video gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the #ChileMargin2024 ongoing oceanographic expedition where Dr. Davide Oppo and PhD student Gracie Babineaux from the School of Geosciences are collecting samples to reconstruct the origin and history of those methane seeps. Methane seeps are fascinating ecosystems that help us understand both climate processes and unique marine life. Check out the video to see how we're advancing ocean science, one dive at a time! 🐚🏝️ #Oceanography #MethaneSeeps #MarineResearch #Geosciences #Expedition #Chile University of Louisiana at Lafayette https://lnkd.in/gVGYVMnY

UL Lafayette School of Geosciences will help restore natural infrastructure in Louisiana under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. The Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana will construct a living shoreline to restore and protect areas home to culturally sensitive sites. Our Wetland Ecosystem Science Lab will evaluate ecological success after the project's construction. A tribal member working as a graduate research associate will lead the monitoring efforts, which hope to serve as the blueprint to evaluate similar restoration efforts in the Gulf of Mexico or where coastal subsidence and land loss are threatening the cultural resources and heritage of the tribe.     Check out more about other projects recommended for funding by NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration here: https://lnkd.in/eJjz5rmU

We are thrilled to announce that David Starkovich, the current SEG Student Chapter President at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, has been selected to represent our university at the prestigious SEG Chevron Student Leadership Symposium. This event will take place during the International Meeting for Applied Geoscience & Energy (IMAGE) in Houston, Texas, next week. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to David on this remarkable achievement, and we also acknowledge Dr. Rui Zhang, the dedicated advisor of our SEG Student Chapter. Congratulations, David!

Our School will have a representation at the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)- SEG #IMAGE24 conference in Houston on 26–29 August 2024! Rui Zhang "Direction Correction and Energy Normalization of vibrator for 3D9C Seismic Wave Data”; ACQ P3: Source Technology August 28, 2024, from 1:20 PM to 3:00 PM Shamsul Hoque “A dep learning application for seismic data registration in time domain“; Session ID: INT P2: Seismic interpretation August 27 2024, 10:20 AM Ferdinando Cilenti "Quantitative 4D analyses of hydrocarbon fluids volume feeding the gas hydrate system at Woolsey Mound, Gulf of Mexico"; STUD P4: Petroleum Systems August 27, 2024, from 3:40 p.m. to 5:20 p.m.

Dr. Davide Oppo, associate professor in the UL Lafayette School of Geosciences, is leading a $2,995,000 multi-university research project to examine methane seepage in underwater environments along the Atlantic Coast. Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the study will investigate the significant, complex role natural methane seepage has on the ocean's carbon cycle. The study will help scientists understand how methane is managed by the ocean’s systems, which is crucial for predicting its impact on global climate and ocean health. Read more online at https://bit.ly/3AlJrtf.

Dr. Bingqing Liu has received a $927,000 grant from NASA to study phytoplankton in the Gulf of Mexico through cutting-edge bio-optical experiments, hyperspectral satellite technologies, and integrated modeling. Liu's research focuses on enhancing our understanding of how climate change impacts phytoplankton communities. She will examine the biological shifts and ecosystem dynamics in the northern Gulf of Mexico, a region particularly vulnerable to environmental stressors. This study aims to provide crucial insights into both current and future changes in these vital aquatic organisms. Read the full news release at https://lnkd.in/egArvvDx