Lab Research

Research is the lifeblood of the ÃÛÌÒ½´Geothermal Laboratory. For over 50 years it has provided a rich foundation for the educational experience offered to undergraduates and graduate students alike. The main research focus of the ÃÛÌÒ½´Geothermal Lab is exploration and assessment of existing and potential geothermal resources. Areas of expertise include:

  • Identification, Assessment and Mapping of Geothermal Resources
  • Determination of Methane Hydrate phase changes along the Oceanic Shelves
  • Modeling of Hydrothermal Systems, Oil & Gas Fields and Unconventional Geothermal Resources
  • On-site Borehole Temperature-Depth Logging 
  • Measurement of Rock Thermal Conductivity 
  • Collecting Gravity data, Seismic Reflections, and Well Logs for Basin Modeling 
  • Replication of Borehole Temperatures for Climate Change impact
  • Development and maintenance of Databases 

The ÃÛÌÒ½´Geothermal Lab has been the recipient of approximately $10 million in research grants from a variety of sources, including the Department of Energy, the National Science Foundation, the Texas State Energy Conservation Office, Google.org and private industry.