Laura Frouté, PhD

PHD Graduate Student at Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability
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San Francisco Bay Area
Languages
  • French Native or bilingual proficiency
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • Spanish Professional working proficiency

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Experience

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • PHD Graduate Student
      • 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

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Visiting Scholar
      • 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)

    • France
    • Oil and Gas
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Project Engineer
      • 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

    • France
    • Oil and Gas
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Chemical Engineering Intern
      • 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

    • Spain
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Chemical Engineering Intern
      • 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

    • France
    • Oil and Gas
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Chemical Engineering Intern
      • 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

Education

  • Stanford University
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Energy Resources Engineering
    2017 - 2021
  • ENSIC
    Master of Science - MS, Chemical & Process Engineering
    2011 - 2014
  • Universitat Rovira i Virgili
    Student Exchange, Chemical Engineering
    2013 - 2013
  • Lycée Montaigne Bordeaux
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
    2009 - 2011
  • Awty International School - Houston
    High School Diploma + French Scientific Baccalaureate with High Honors
    2006 - 2009

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