Dr. Charles Kerans

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Biography

Charles Kerans is the Robert K. Goldhammer Chair of Carbonate Geology at the University of Texas at Austin's Jackson School of Geosciences. He has dedicated his career to the field of carbonate geology and reservoir characterization, particularly focusing on carbonate sequence stratigraphy and depositional systems. Kerans has served in various capacities within the Bureau of Economic Geology and is involved in significant research projects such as the Reservoir Characterization Research Laboratory for Carbonate Studies. Over the years, he has earned numerous awards, including the Wallace Pratt Award from the American Association of Petroleum Geologists for his distinguished research contributions. Kerans is also recognized for his teaching excellence, receiving accolades such as the AAPG Grover Murray Distinguished Educator Award. His research interests span carbonate depositional environments and basin analysis, and he has been published extensively in recognized geological journals. His commitment extends to mentoring students in geosciences, particularly in graduate programs, guiding their research in carbonate sedimentology and stratigraphy.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Scientist

— Present

Bureau Economic Geology, Jackson School of Geosciences • Austin, TX

Leading research in carbonate geology and reservoir characterization.

Goldhammer Chair in Carbonate Geology

— Present

Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Jackson School of Geosciences • Austin, TX

Teaching courses on carbonate deposition and diagenesis, supervising graduate research.

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.