HGS Short Course: Analytical Organic Geochemistry for Energy and Environmental Applications

HGS Short Course:  Analytical Organic Geochemistry for Energy and Environmental Applications

Dr. Jagos Radovic

May 9, 2025

8am - 12pm CST

Zoom/In Person

Geomark Research, 9748 Whithorn Drive, Houston, Texas 77095

Attendees will receive a Certificate of Continuing Education for 4 PDH

HGS Members 
HGS Student / In Transition Members 

Emeritus 
Non-members 

Registration will close Thursday May 22, 2025 at 5:00 pm.**Non-Members can submit an application and pay their dues before registering to get the member price. Please call the HGS office at 713-463-9476 to be registered only AFTER your application and dues are submitted.

COURSE: Analytical Organic Geochemistry for Energy and Environmental Applications

Description:

This short course introduces the principles and practices of organic geochemistry with a focus on real-world applications in energy and environmental systems. In Part 1, participants will explore the fundamentals of organic geochemistry, gain familiarity with basic and advanced analytical tools, and develop skills in interpreting complex geochemical datasets. Part 2 shifts to applied contexts, highlighting innovations in petroleum geochemistry, environmental forensics, carbon management, and energy transition. Drawing on cutting-edge research and case studies—from major oil spills to carbon fiber innovation, the course concludes with a future-oriented discussion of how organic geochemistry contributes to solving real-world challenges.

Part 1 – Fundamentals & Analytical Tools

1. 1. Organic Geochemistry 101
   2. Overview of Analytical Tools and Methods
   3. Geochemical Data Interpretation

Part 2 – Applications & Innovation Frontiers

1. 1. Applications in the Energy Sector
   2. Environmental Applications
   3. Innovations & Future Outlook

Wrap-Up / Open Discussion

Instructor Bio:

Dr. Jagos Radovic is a Research Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Petroleum Geochemistry at the University of Houston (UH-CPG). His work bridges environmental and petroleum geochemistry, with a focus on the molecular-level characterization of complex organic mixtures in both natural and engineered systems. Dr. Radovic has developed analytical workflows leveraging advanced techniques—such as FTICR-MS and GC×GC—for applications ranging from oil spill forensics to carbon materials innovation. With over 50 peer-reviewed publications, extensive international collaborations, and contributions across academia and industry, he brings a deeply interdisciplinary perspective to the evolving role of organic (geo)chemistry in the global energy and environmental landscape.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jagosr/

Google Scholar: https://tinyurl.com/yck4xfjc