Ben Clennell
Research Areas/Expertise
- Marine geology
- Rock physics and mechanics
- Fault sealing
- Gas hydrates
- Electrical, electrokinetic and NMR methods
- Shale properties
Stream Leader, Subsurface Prediction and Description
CSIRO Petroleum Resources
Projects
Multiphysics rock characterisation
Dynamic fault seals
Gas hydrates in sediments
microbial enhanced oil recovery
rock dielectric properties
shale physical properties and wettability (IPETS)
Shaley sand rock physics
Background
Dr Ben Clennell has over 11 years of experience in research and teaching in marine geology, rock mechanics and rock physical properties.
Prior to working for CSIRO, Dr Clennell was based for four years in Brazil where he lectured on petrophysics and hydrogeology as a Visiting Professor at Federal University of Bahia.
During his time in Brazil, he conducted research into petrophysics applications for petroleum geology and hydrogeology, and developed electrical and electrokinetic systems to characterise tight gas sands.
Education
Ph.D. (Physics)
B.Sc.(Geology)(Hons)
Publications
Contact
Email: Ben.Clennell(at)csiro.au