Dr. Franek Hasiuk is a Principal Research Geologist at Sandia National Laboratories, where he applies his skills in the geochemical and petrophysical analysis of rocks and fluids to various projects in subsurface energy storage and reservoir management. Franek (rhymes with sonic) earned a BS in Geology (with honors) and BA in Greek and Latin from the University of Iowa. He earned an MS and PhD from the University of Michigan in carbonate geochemistry. His professional career has included experiences at ExxonMobil Upstream Research, Iowa State University, and the Kansas Geological Survey. Now at Sandia, Franek works on a variety of projects related to hydrogen, nuclear waste, carbon capture/use/storage, critical minerals, salt, 3D printing, and road-building materials. He is the current president of the Energy Minerals Division of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists. Of all his professional accomplishments, he is proudest of his students the most.
