Mission of the Center for Sedimentary Basin Studies

The purpose of the Center for Sedimentary Basin Studies (CSBS) is to provide a structure and program for interdisciplinary research and education in the sciences and engineering for the study of sedimentary basins. The CSBS focuses on basin analysis and modeling; petroleum system modeling; reservoir characterization, modeling and simulation studies; and the effective transfer of research findings and technology to the public and industry.

Center Objectives

ðRecognition nationally and internationally as a premier interdisciplinary research and education program in the study of sedimentary basins.
ðEstablishment of an integrated research team of scientists and engineers who are competitive in securing external funding nationally at the $1 million level.
ðRecruitment and education of graduate students nationally and internationally who are funded through CSBS.
ðEstablishment of an outreach program for the Eastern Gulf Region.

Accomplishments

2004-2005
1. Recognition
Researcher (Ernest Mancini) was appointed Distinguished Research Professor by the University of Alabama Board of Trustees.

CSBS is cooperating with 19 participating organizations, including other universities, federal and state agencies and industry.

2. Funding Support
CSBS secured 1 new (phase 2) contract totaling $3,319,,832.

Annual external support for CSBS is more than $1 million annually.

3. Faculty and Student Support
CSBS has 16 participating faculty researchers in geology, geophysics, biology, petroleum engineering, chemical engineering and civil engineering.

CSBS is providing funding support for 4 research scientists, 6 Ph.D. students and 1 M.S. student.

4. Productivity
Researchers associated with CSBS have published 24 papers and abstracts, made 12 presentations and have been awarded 5 new or continuation research contracts/grants in 2004 2005.

5. Outreach
CSBS is the recognized leader in the Eastern Gulf Region for oil and gas technology transfer and information dissemination, conducting 8 technology workshops in 2004 2005, publishing a quarterly newsletter, maintaining a Web Site and answering information requests.

2003-2004
1. Recognition
Researcher (Ernest Mancini) has been selected to receive an award from the American Geological Institute for outstanding research, teaching and public service contributions.

Researcher (Mancini) is invited to be a presenter at the International Geological Congress.

Researcher (Mancini) has been elected Editor for the American Association of Petroleum Geologists.

Researcher (Mancini) has been selected as President-Elect of the American Geological Institute.

CSBS is cooperating with 19 participating organizations, including other universities, federal and state agencies and industry.

2. Funding Support
CSBS secured 3 new contracts totaling $4,733,953.

Annual external support for CSBS is more than $1 million annually.

3. Faculty and Student Support
CSBS has 17 participating faculty researchers in geology, geophysics, biology, petroleum engineering, chemical engineering, computer engineering, and civil engineering.

CSBS is providing funding support for 3 research scientists, 6 Ph.D. students and 7 M.S. students.

4. Productivity
Researchers associated with CSBS have published 32 papers and abstracts, made 25 presentations and have been awarded 7 new or continuation research contracts/grants in 2002-2003.

5. Outreach
CSBS is the recognized leader in the Eastern Gulf Region for oil and gas technology transfer and information dissemination, conducting 8 technology workshops in 2003-2004, publishing a quarterly newsletter, maintaining a Web Site and answering information requests.

2002-2003
1. Recognition
Researcher (Ernest Mancini) has been selected to receive an award from GCAGS for outstanding research contributions.

Researcher (Mancini) is invited to be a presenter at the AAPG/SPE Eastern Section Annual Meeting.

Researcher (Mancini) is invited to be a speaker at the East Texas Geological Society Meeting.

CSBS is cooperating with 20 participating organizations, including other universities, federal and state agencies and industry.

2. Funding Support
CSBS secured 3 new contracts totaling $2,420,501.

Annual external support for CSBS is more than $1 million annually.

3. Faculty and Student Support
CSBS has 17 participating faculty researchers in geology, geophysics, biology, petroleum engineering, chemical engineering, computer engineering, and civil engineering.

CSBS is providing funding support for 3 research scientists, 6 Ph.D. students and 10 M.S. students.

4. Productivity
Researchers associated with CSBS have published 34 papers and abstracts, made 18 presentations and have been awarded 6 new or continuation research contracts/grants in 2002-2003.

5. Outreach
CSBS is the recognized leader in the Eastern Gulf Region for oil and gas technology transfer and information dissemination, conducting 7 technology workshops in 2002-2003, publishing a quarterly newsletter, maintaining a Web Site and answering information requests.

2001-2002
1. Recognition
Researcher (Ernest Mancini) received an award from GCAGS for outstanding research contributions.

Researcher (Mancini) is invited to be a presenter at an International Conference on Life and Climate in the Paleogene.

Researcher (Mancini) is invited to be a speaker at the DOE Class II Petroleum Reservoir Review.

Researcher (Mancini) is invited to be a speaker at the East Texas Geological Society Meeting.

CSBS is cooperating with 19 participating organizations, including other universities, federal and state agencies and industry.

2. Funding Support
CSBS secured continuation of 3 contracts totaling $1,281,116.

CSBS secured continuation of 3 software grants with a total value of $1,911,676.

Annual external support for CSBS is at $1.3 million.

3. Faculty and Student Support
CSBS has 14 participating faculty researchers in geology, geophysics, biology, petroleum engineering, chemical engineering, computer engineering, and civil engineering.

CSBS is providing funding support for 3 research scientists, 4 Ph.D. students and 11 M.S. students.

4. Productivity
Researchers associated with CSBS have published 28 papers and abstracts, made 21 presentations and have been awarded 8 new or continuation research contracts/grants in 2001-2002.

5. Outreach
CSBS is the recognized leader in the Eastern Gulf Region for oil and gas technology transfer and information dissemination, conducting/organizing 9 technology workshops in 2001-2002, publishing a quarterly newsletter, maintaining a Web Site and answering information requests.

2000-2001
1. Recognition
Graduate student (William Parcell) received an award from GCAGS for outstanding research contributions.

Researcher (Ernest Mancini) received an award from AAPG for outstanding research and education contributions.

Researcher (Mancini) is invited to be a participant at an International Conference on Climate and Biota in the Early Paleogene.

CSBS at UA is the lead university in establishing a University Consortium for Sedimentary Basin Studies in the Gulf of Mexico in cooperation with the USGS, LSU, U. Miss., and TAMU.

CSBS is cooperating with 22 participating organizations, including other universities, federal and state agencies and industry.

2. Funding Support
CSBS awarded 2 new federal contracts totaling $9,413,022 million.

CSBS secured continuation of 2 contracts totaling $585,173.

CSBS secured continuation of 3 software grants with a total value of $1.272 million.

Annual external support for CSBS is at $1.1 million.

3. Faculty and Student Support
CSBS has 13 participating faculty researchers in geology, geophysics, biology, petroleum engineering, chemical engineering, computer engineering, and civil engineering.

CSBS is providing funding support for 3 research scientists, 9 Ph.D. students and 6 M.S. students.

4. Productivity
Researchers associated with CSBS have published 44 papers and abstracts, made 36 presentations and have been awarded 8 new or continuation research contracts/grants in 2000.

5. Outreach
CSBS is the recognized leader in the Eastern Gulf Region for oil and gas technology transfer and information dissemination, conducting 12 technology workshops in 2000, publishing a quarterly newsletter, maintaining a Web Site and answering information requests.

1999-2000
1. Recognition
Researchers (Groshong, Benson, Qi) and former geology graduate student (Nolte) received awards from GCS-SEPM for outstanding research contributions.

Researcher (Puckett) received an award from GSA for outstanding research contributions.

Researcher (Mancini) received/will receive awards from GCAGS and AAPG for outstanding research and education contributions.

Researcher (Mancini) was invited to be a keynote speaker/participant at a GSA Penrose Conference, AAPG International Hedberg Research Conference, and International Conference on Global Changes in the Paleogene.

CSBS at UA is the lead university in establishing a University Consortium for Sedimentary Basin Studies in the Gulf of Mexico in cooperation with the USGS, LSU, U. Miss., and TAMU.

CSBS is cooperating with 25 participating organizations, including other universities, federal and state agencies and industry.

2. Funding Support
CSBS awarded 2 new federal contracts totaling $9.371 million.

CSBS secured continuation of 3 contracts totaling $1.157 million.

CSBS awarded 3 new software grants with a total value of $1.272 million.

Annual external support for CSBS is at $1.1 million.

3. Faculty and Student Support
CSBS has 17 participating faculty researchers in geology, geophysics, biology, physics, petroleum engineering, chemical engineering, computer engineering, and civil engineering.

CSBS is providing funding support for 5 research scientists, 11 Ph.D. students, 6 M.S. students and 11 undergraduate students.

4. Productivity
Researchers associated with CSBS have published 54 papers and abstracts, made 49 presentations and have been awarded 7 new or continuation research contracts/grants in 1999.

5. Outreach
CSBS is the recognized leader in the Eastern Gulf Region for oil and gas technology transfer and information dissemination, conducting 14 technology workshops in 1999, publishing a quarterly newsletter, maintaining a Web Site and answering information requests.