Georgina Mariam Santos Castillo

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Biography

Georgina Santos Castillo is a Mexican geological engineer and M.Sc. student in Earth Science and Engineering at KAUST. Current research focuses on Jurassic carbonate systems, using the Arabian Plate as a case study for regional-to-global stratigraphic stable isotope geochemistry correlation. She has also gained experience through SEG EVOLVE, representing the team globally at IMAGE 2026, subsurface operations (2023), and karst geology projects (2024), with a broader interest in integrated geoscience and subsurface applications.

Research Interests

My research interests include carbonate sedimentology, sequence stratigraphy, stable-isotope geochemistry, sedimentary basin analysis, and mineral resources. I am interested in applying integrated geological and subsurface data to energy, carbon storage, and mineral exploration. Eager to learn new methods and work across disciplines.

Education

  • M.Sc., Earth Systems Science and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, 2025–present
  • B.Sc., Geological Engineering, Instituto Tecnológico de Petróleo y Energía (ITPE), Mérida, Mexico, 2019–2024

Professional Profile

  • 2025–present: Graduate Researcher / M.Sc. Student, SEASTAR Lab, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia Research on Jurassic carbonate systems of the Arabian Plate, integrating carbonate sedimentology, sequence stratigraphy, stable-isotope geochemistry (δ13C and δ18O), chronostratigraphy, and regional geological correlation.
  • 2026: SEG EVOLVE Program Participant, Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) Integrated subsurface interpretation involving well data, wireline logs, checkshots, 3D seismic, structural interpretation, geological quality control, and time-to-depth conversion.
  • 2024: Junior Consulting Karst Geologist, Evolución Vertical, Mexico Geological characterization of karst terrains, field mapping, identification of structural and geomorphological features, and geological risk assessment.
  • 2023–2024: Testing & Subsea Trainee, Halliburton, Mexico Exposure to well testing and subsurface operations including DST, slickline and fluid sampling, downhole tools, packers, pressure and temperature acquisition systems, operational documentation, QHSE procedures, and multidisciplinary field operations.

Scientific and Professional Membership

  • American Asociation of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
  • Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG)
  • Society of Pertroleum Engineers (SPE)

Awards

  • Selected participant, SEG EVOLVE Program, Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG), 2026
  • Social Chair, SPE-KAUST Student Chapter, 2026–2027

KAUST Affiliations

  • Division of Physical Science and Engineering (PSE)

Non-KAUST Affiliations

  • Evolución Vertical, Mexico – Junior Consulting Karst Geologist
  • Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) – SEG EVOLVE Program

Research Interests Keywords

Carbonate Sedimentology sequence stratigraphy stable-isotope geochemistry chemostratigraphy carbonate stratigraphy sedimentary basin analysis carbonate platform evolution subsurface characterization reservoir characterization well-log interpretation