Joan Esterle

Joan S. Esterle Esterle has developed 3D models to analyse the geological history of coal, to predict geohazards, and to evaluate gas resources and geosequestration. She has been working with industry partners such as VALE, conducting research through the Australian Coal Research Program, the Australian National Low Emissions Coal Research, and the University of Queensland Centre for Coal Seam Gas. She is author of more than 85 peer-reviewed publications, including conference papers, journal articles, and at least one book chapter. and won the Dorothy Hill Medal from the Queensland Division of the Geological Society of Australia in 2016. In 2019, she was the keynote speaker at the International Conference and Exhibition on Energy and Environment.

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