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Bradley S. Ackroyd
I am an aqueous geochemist specializing in fluid-rock interaction with a focus on metal mobility. My research investigates how aqueous alteration of sediment impacts cation exchange and sorption, influencing the behavior of redox-sensitive metals and environmental contaminants. My primary research interests are in the intersections between aqueous geochemistry, hydrology, metal mobility and water quality - particularly in the investigation of how climate-change will impact water resources and quality.
Education
Master of Science: Geology University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY July 2023 – present
Graduate Advisor: Dr. John Kaszuba, Wold Energy Chair
Bachelor of Science: Geology Portland State University, Portland, OR Graduated: June 2022
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Research Experience
Graduate Research Assistant: University of Wyoming July 2023 – present
• Investigating the geochemical impact of reusing produced water for hydraulic fracturing in the Wolfcamp Shale, Delaware Basin. Geochemical analysis focuses on how increased ionic strength affects clay mineral stability and sorption. The primary goal is to quantify the mobilization of redox-sensitive metals and potential contaminants, offering critical insights for sustainable water management in hydraulic fracturing.
Student Field Camp: University of Wisconsin, Volcanoes & Ice Summer Program (VISP) June - July 2022
• Used drones to photograph central Oregon lava flows, tuyas, glaciers and glacial moraines; created high resolution maps and GIS data sets.
Student Researcher: SCORE Program, NASA Space Grant Consortium Jan – May 2022
• Research project – Pedestrian evacuation travel times to safety zones in Seaside, OR – evaluated time to reach safety on foot in Seaside, OR during a major earthquake and tsunami event. Recorded walking routes and times, plotted against tsunami inundation times, highlighting key bottlenecks.
• Presented data and findings at the NASA symposium at Oregon State University.
Coursework & Skills
Relevant Coursework: Aqueous Geochemistry, Geochemical Modeling, Biogeochemistry, Hydrogeology, Mineralogy, Statistics, Data Analysis & Visualization (R), Scientific Writing.
Skills: SEM, XRF, XRD, FTIR, BET, Micro-CT, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, IC, GC, Rocking Autoclave (RAC) reactors, Spectrophotometer, Coulometer, field water chemistry analysis and collection.
Curriculum Vitae
Current CV (opens in Google Drive)
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