|
 | Biography |  |
Professor Joan Esterle is the UQ Chair of Coal Geoscience. Her research interests are varied but focussed on how geological history impacts on coal behaviour during mining, processing and utilisation. She also develops 3D models for the distribution of sedimentary strata that can be used to predict geohazards in coal mines or reservoir behaviour in conventional and non conventional gas resources. She currently works with ACARP in the area of fugitive greenhouse gas emissions. She received her PhD from The University of Kentucky, USA, in 1990. Dr Esterle currently holds a part time position with GeoGas Pty Ltd and also worked with the CSIRO for 17 years. Recent projects include:
Spatial variability of coal seam gas reservoirs and its impact on GHG emissions estimates (CSIRO/GeoGAS-ACARP)
Building a national Solid Earth and Environment Grid Community (CSIRO/GA/Auscope)
3D Sedimentary Modelling and Geohazard Prediction for Mines (ongoing with industry partners)
Supermodel 2000-a 3D geological model of the structure and sedimentology of the Bowen Basin (ACARP/CSIRO)
Deciphering palaeo-cyclicity in Permian and younger coals in the Bowen Basin-Surat basins
Understanding controls on gas saturation at local to regional scales
Developing industry guidelines for the testing, estimation and reporting of fugitive greenhouse gas emissions from coal mines
Although her focus to date has been on the Bowen Basin, Professor Esterle has students working across Australia to understand the fundamental issues controlling coal seam behaviour.
|
