Bio

I grew up just outside of Houston, Texas, in the shadow of the world’s energy capital. Later in life, I spent years living abroad in Mexico City, one of the largest urban centers in the world, and in the Canadian Rockies, exploring some of the most pristine ecosystems on the planet. That upbringing has given me a unique perspective on a statement from a U.N. report: “Climate Change is the defining issue of our time, and we are at a defining moment.” Over the years, I’ve seen the causes of climate change and I’ve seen the consequences – both have made me profoundly determined to use my education, time, and talents finding solutions to our climate crisis.

At Stanford University, I aim to build on these experiences and my educational foundation in geoscience by pursing a Ph.D. in Earth and Planetary Sciences primarily focused on carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS). CCUS has the potential to dramatically abate CO2 emissions across the globe, especially if the scientific community, along with industry and government partners, are able to enhance and scale up needed technologies in the coming years. I want to use my research to help move CCUS forward by focusing on areas such as the mineralization of carbonate phases, the dissolution of reservoir lithology, the effect of CCUS on reservoir porosity and permeability, and the subsurface storage of other fluids such as H2.

Honors & Awards

  • Excellence in Research, Brigham Young University-Idaho Department of Geology (April 2022)
  • Academic Excellence, Brigham Young University-Idaho Department of Geology (April 2023)
  • Outstanding Field Camp Student, Brigham Young University-Idaho Department of Geology (April 2023)
  • Outstanding Department Service, Brigham Young University-Idaho Department of Geology (April 2022)

Professional Affiliations and Activities

  • Member, Geological Society of America (2022 - Present)
  • Member, American Association of Petroleum Geologists (2019 - Present)

Education & Certifications

  • BS, Brigham Young University-Idaho, Geology (2023)
  • Certificate, Brigham Young University-Idaho, Geospatial Technology (GIS) (2023)

Service, Volunteer and Community Work

  • Earth Science Field Trip Guide, Brigham Young University-Idaho Geology Department (September 2022 - April 2023)

    Provided guided tours and presentations for students from local school districts of BYU-I's Geology Museum and Planetarium.

    Location

    10 E 2nd S, Rexburg, ID 83460

Contact

  • Academic
    longj@stanford.edu
    University - Student Department: Department of Geological Sciences Position: Graduate

Additional Info

  • Mail Code: 2115

Links

Current Research and Scholarly Interests

I am interested in how the carbonation process (during carbon capture and storage projects) affects the porosity, permeability, and other properties of the targeted reservoir. Furthermore, I am interested in the composition of the reservoir lithology and the impact that varying composition (i.e. the amount of clay in a sandstone) has on the carbonation process. This research is conducted by performing experimental rock physics tests and monitoring techniques. Ultimately, I am interested in how the outcomes of these projects may integrate with sedimentology, sequence stratigraphy, and basin analysis to impact reservoir characterization and suitability.

Lab Affiliations

Work Experience

  • Research Assistant, Stanford University Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (October 1, 2023 - Present)

    Location

    450 Jane Stanford Way Bldg. 320, Rm.118 Stanford, CA 94305-2115

  • Assistant Director of the Field Camp, Brigham Young University-Idaho Geology Department (May 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023)

    Location

    10 E 2nd S, Rexburg, ID 83460

  • Teaching Assistant, Brigham Young University-Idaho Geology Department (September 1, 2020 - July 31, 2023)

    Location

    10 E 2nd S, Rexburg, ID 83460

  • GIS Intern, Idaho Falls Power (April 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021)

    Location

    140 S Capital Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83402