Ronnakrit Rattanasriampaipong

Research
RESEARCH
- “Deep-time” paleoclimatology (specifically Cenozoic Era)
- Organic geochemistry paleothermometry
- Paleoceanography
- Stable isotope geochemistry
Selected Publications
Rattanasriampaipong, R. 2016. Potential Sources of Mercury in Southern Pattani Basin, the Gulf of Thailand. Bulletin of Earth Sciences of Thailand. Vol 9. No 2. p. 133-144
Education
M.S. in Petroleum Geosciences (International Program), Chulalongkorn University, July 2015 – June 2016
- Academic advisor: Dr. John Warren
- Thesis: Potential Sources of Mercury in Southern Pattani Basin, the Gulf of Thailand
B.S. in Geology, Chulalongkorn University, July 2009 – May 2013
- Academic advisor: Dr. Kruawan Jankaew
- Senior-year Project: Quantification of Tsunami Magnitude from Sedimentation Modeling of Re-occurring Indian Ocean Tsunamiites at Phra Thong Island, Phang Nga, Thailand
Awards
Fulbright Thai Graduate Scholarship, Thailand - United States Educational Foundation (TUSEF), 2018 – 2020
James Sharp Graduate Scholarship, Department of Oceanography, Texas A&M University, 2019 – 2020
Donald and Melba Ross Graduate Scholarship, Department of Oceanography, Texas A&M University, 2018 – 2019
Chevron Thailand Graduate Scholarship, Chevron Thailand, 2015 – 2016
Champion of The Hitachi Trophy 2013 Senior Project Competition (Physical Sciences), Hitachi Company, April 2013
Chevron Thailand Undergraduate Scholarship and Internship, Chevron Thailand, 2012 – 2013
Mitsui Oil Exploration Company (MOECO) Undergraduate Scholarship, MOECO, 2011 – 2013
Links
Group link: https://chemclimatology.wordpress.com/
Personal link: https://ronnygeologist.wixsite.com/ronnygeologist
Additional Information
Advisor: Dr. Yige Zhang
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Development Petroleum Geologist | Chevron Thailand Exploration And Production, June 2013 – June 2018
- Identify hydrocarbon potentials and conduct detailed geological assessments within the extensional basin (mainly fluvio-deltaic depositional environments) based only multiple data sets including wireline logs, 3D seismic profile, and historical production data
- Manipulate geological data from over 5,000 drilled wells and establish meaningful data visualizations: detailed pore pressure analysis and geo-statistical reserves booking
- Integrate cross-disciplinary data including geological, petroleum engineering, and drilling engineering data to optimize hydrocarbon exploration and production
- Re-evaluate and discriminate regional pore pressure and temperature regime to enhance the accuracy of predrilled reserves prediction for all undeveloped projects in the Gulf of Thailand
- Developed a new method for reservoir pressure evaluation using wireline logging and gas show
FIELD/CRUISE EXPERIENCE
Research Staff | R/V Trident Research Cruise, Galveston Bay, Texas, November 3rd, 2018
Chief Scientist: Dr. Jessica Fitzsimmons
Co-Chief Scientist: Garrett Walsh
- Collected seawater samples with Niskin bottles in Galveston bay
Shore-based Operational Geologist | Chevron Thailand Headquarter, Bangkok, Thailand
- Project(s) Duration: 6 months, July – December 2017
- 2 infill projects in Jakrawan Gas Field: 20 wells drilled with 90% accuracy between pre-drill and post-drill hydrocarbon reserves estimations
- Conducted real-time stratigraphic correlation (wireline triple combo) and re-evaluated pore pressure profile during drilling operations
- Evaluated economic justifications on a well-by-well basis to optimize project costs and maximize hydrocarbon resources
Wellsite Geologist Trainee | T-11 Tender Rig, Gulf of Thailand, November 2nd – 13th, 2014
- Observed and learned real-time drilling operations at Moragot E platform, Moragot gas field, the Gulf of Thailand
- Learning activities: Formation pressure acquisition (HSFT-II tool), Formation Integrity Test (FIT), Rig-floor operations
Beside research, I am a Thai Fulbright scholar and an ultra-trail runner. With that being said, I like to spend my time in nature, up and down mountains. Also, I am always keen to learn all cultural experience and share some Thai believe and culture along my academic journey in the United States.