Laura Frouté, PhD
PHD Graduate Student at Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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PHD Graduate Student
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Sep 2017 - Jan 2023
Expanded electron microscopy capabilities to advance our understanding of storage and transport processes in shale systems: • Assessed capabilities of TEM tomography for shale thin section imaging using classification performance metrics • Described the pore networks of major shale formations at unprecedented nanometer resolution and identified relevant scales for fluid transport and storage, in the context of hydrocarbon production or carbon storage. • Described sedimentary… Show more Expanded electron microscopy capabilities to advance our understanding of storage and transport processes in shale systems: • Assessed capabilities of TEM tomography for shale thin section imaging using classification performance metrics • Described the pore networks of major shale formations at unprecedented nanometer resolution and identified relevant scales for fluid transport and storage, in the context of hydrocarbon production or carbon storage. • Described sedimentary microfacies through progressive downscaling (FIB-SEM & TEM) • Co-developed the first workflow simulating confined gas flow mechanisms in digital TEM-based shale volumes • Investigated geochemical reactions and microstructural alterations resulting from Alkaline Flooding and Hydraulic Fracking Show less Expanded electron microscopy capabilities to advance our understanding of storage and transport processes in shale systems: • Assessed capabilities of TEM tomography for shale thin section imaging using classification performance metrics • Described the pore networks of major shale formations at unprecedented nanometer resolution and identified relevant scales for fluid transport and storage, in the context of hydrocarbon production or carbon storage. • Described sedimentary… Show more Expanded electron microscopy capabilities to advance our understanding of storage and transport processes in shale systems: • Assessed capabilities of TEM tomography for shale thin section imaging using classification performance metrics • Described the pore networks of major shale formations at unprecedented nanometer resolution and identified relevant scales for fluid transport and storage, in the context of hydrocarbon production or carbon storage. • Described sedimentary microfacies through progressive downscaling (FIB-SEM & TEM) • Co-developed the first workflow simulating confined gas flow mechanisms in digital TEM-based shale volumes • Investigated geochemical reactions and microstructural alterations resulting from Alkaline Flooding and Hydraulic Fracking Show less
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Stanford University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Visiting Scholar
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2017
Scouted innovative technologies for the characterization of subsurface shale samples: • Identified performance gaps in material characterization techniques (XCT, sorption, FIB-SEM, XRD, XRF) • Evaluated capabilities of pre-clinical MRI (with Stanford Medicine SCI3) • Evaluated laboratory µXRF and led proof-of-concept petrographic tests (with x-ray technology startup SIGRAY) Scouted innovative technologies for the characterization of subsurface shale samples: • Identified performance gaps in material characterization techniques (XCT, sorption, FIB-SEM, XRD, XRF) • Evaluated capabilities of pre-clinical MRI (with Stanford Medicine SCI3) • Evaluated laboratory µXRF and led proof-of-concept petrographic tests (with x-ray technology startup SIGRAY)
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TotalEnergies
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France
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Engineer
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Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
Engineered a pioneering pilot for the detection of industrial methane leaks: • Designed and installed a methane emission pilot, with detection equipment to monitor the gas plume dispersion • Contributed to the risk assessment (HAZOP study and ATEX zoning) and ensured regulatory compliance • Coordinated test campaign (attendance 25+, including TotalEnergies VP of R&D) Tested the performance of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOF) adsorbents for CH4/N2 separation: • Measured adsorption… Show more Engineered a pioneering pilot for the detection of industrial methane leaks: • Designed and installed a methane emission pilot, with detection equipment to monitor the gas plume dispersion • Contributed to the risk assessment (HAZOP study and ATEX zoning) and ensured regulatory compliance • Coordinated test campaign (attendance 25+, including TotalEnergies VP of R&D) Tested the performance of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOF) adsorbents for CH4/N2 separation: • Measured adsorption isotherms and modeled mass transfer to predict CH4/N2 selectivity Show less Engineered a pioneering pilot for the detection of industrial methane leaks: • Designed and installed a methane emission pilot, with detection equipment to monitor the gas plume dispersion • Contributed to the risk assessment (HAZOP study and ATEX zoning) and ensured regulatory compliance • Coordinated test campaign (attendance 25+, including TotalEnergies VP of R&D) Tested the performance of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOF) adsorbents for CH4/N2 separation: • Measured adsorption… Show more Engineered a pioneering pilot for the detection of industrial methane leaks: • Designed and installed a methane emission pilot, with detection equipment to monitor the gas plume dispersion • Contributed to the risk assessment (HAZOP study and ATEX zoning) and ensured regulatory compliance • Coordinated test campaign (attendance 25+, including TotalEnergies VP of R&D) Tested the performance of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOF) adsorbents for CH4/N2 separation: • Measured adsorption isotherms and modeled mass transfer to predict CH4/N2 selectivity Show less
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TotalEnergies
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France
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Chemical Engineering Intern
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May 2014 - Nov 2014
Delivered engineering solutions to investigate the selective gas capture potential of hydroquinone (HQ) clathrates: • Constructed HQ clathrate phase diagram by calorimetry • Designed an in-situ high-pressure high-temperature cell for Raman spectroscopy • Designed a CH4/CO2 separation pilot; sized key HP/HT equipment; performed reaction cycle simulations Delivered engineering solutions to investigate the selective gas capture potential of hydroquinone (HQ) clathrates: • Constructed HQ clathrate phase diagram by calorimetry • Designed an in-situ high-pressure high-temperature cell for Raman spectroscopy • Designed a CH4/CO2 separation pilot; sized key HP/HT equipment; performed reaction cycle simulations
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Universitat Rovira i Virgili
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Spain
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Chemical Engineering Intern
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Feb 2014 - Apr 2014
Performed analytical characterizations to optimize the catalytic H2O2 oxidation of phenol Performed analytical characterizations to optimize the catalytic H2O2 oxidation of phenol
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TotalEnergies
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France
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Chemical Engineering Intern
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Jul 2013 - Sep 2013
Improved the safety and performance of natural gas purification (acid gas treatment) research pilots: • Created and updated Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) and safety flowcharts • Tested and recommended laboratory liquefaction solutions for a diamine absorbent used for CO2 separation Improved the safety and performance of natural gas purification (acid gas treatment) research pilots: • Created and updated Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) and safety flowcharts • Tested and recommended laboratory liquefaction solutions for a diamine absorbent used for CO2 separation
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Education
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Stanford University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Energy Resources Engineering -
ENSIC
Master of Science - MS, Chemical & Process Engineering -
Universitat Rovira i Virgili
Student Exchange, Chemical Engineering -
Lycée Montaigne Bordeaux
Bachelor of Science - BS, Theoretical and Mathematical Physics -
Awty International School - Houston
High School Diploma + French Scientific Baccalaureate with High Honors