My research interests include the geomechanics and geochemistry of organic-rich mudstones, sedimentary basin analysis, and unconventional hydrocarbon systems. In my previous experiences I was focused on understanding the effects of thermal maturity, mineralogy, and diagenesis on rock mechanical properties.

Effects of organic richness, mineral composition, diagenesis, and thermal maturity on the viscoelastic properties of organic-rich Cretaceous mudstones in the Middle Magdalena Valley basin, Colombia. 

Paez-Reyes, M., Meza-Pemberti, A., Bonilla, G., Esparza-Ramírez, A., García, D., Cortés, J. E., & Beltrán-Triviño, A. (2024).

Marine and Petroleum Geology, 170, 107113, (2024).

• M.Sc. Student, Earth Science and Engineering Program, KAUST, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, Currently
• Bachelor of Science in Geology, EAFIT University, Medellin, Colombia, 2022.

• Jan-Jul 2022: Geology Intern, Research Program, EAFIT University & Colombian National Hydrocarbons Agency, Medellín, Colombia
• Aug-Sep 2022: Geology Intern, National Metrology Center of Mexico (CENAM), Querétaro, Mexico
• Jan 2022: Geology Intern, INCLAY S.A.S, Bogotá, Colombia

• American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
• Colombian Association of Petroleum Geologists and Geophysicists (ACGGP)

• L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant.  American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
• L. Austin Weeks Student Organization Grant.   American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
• Fondo Corrigan. Colombian Association of Petroleum Geologists and Geophysicists (ACGGP)

• Division of Physical Science and Engineering (PSE)