Eugene is a Senior Petroleum Geologist in the Utah Geological Survey’s Energy and Minerals Program with research interests in landscape evolution, chronostratigraphy, and source-to-sink analysis of modern and ancient depositional systems. He applies diverse geo-/thermochronological techniques to these systems for the purposes of intrinsic academic study and energy & mineral resource assessment. Prior to joining the UGS, Eugene worked for 11+ years at Chevron where he built expertise in hydrocarbon exploration, strategic geologic research, and applied technology development. He developed deepwater exploration and discovery experience in the Gulf of Mexico, Central and South Atlantic, and Indian Ocean Basins by specializing in the geologic feedbacks between rift margin development and deepwater stratigraphy. He works synergistically with many academic groups and analytical laboratories and enjoys volunteering for the Geological Society of America. He holds Adjunct Faculty appointments at The University of Kansas and The University of Arkansas where he co-advises students and collaborates on research projects. Eugene holds degrees from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (B.S. Geology), Boston College (M.Sc. Geophysics), and The University of Kansas (Ph.D. Geology).