Ashley Howell
About Ashley Howell
Ashley Howell is a geoscientist currently working at ADNOC Offshore in Abu Dhabi, UAE. She has extensive experience with ExxonMobil and holds degrees in Geology from Louisiana State University and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Geoscientist at ADNOC Offshore
Ashley Howell currently holds the position of Geoscientist at ADNOC Offshore, stationed in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. She has been with the company since 2019, leading geological research and contributing to offshore exploration projects. Her role involves conducting geological surveys, analyzing seismic data, and working on the development of resource extraction strategies.
Previous Experience at ExxonMobil
Ashley Howell has an extensive history with ExxonMobil, having worked in various geoscientist roles. From 2018 to 2019, she was with XTO Energy in Fort Worth and Houston, Texas. Prior to that, she was a Geoscientist at Exploration Company (2015-2018) and Development Company (2013-2015), both based in Houston, Texas. Earlier, in 2012, she served as a Geoscientist in Houston, TX, for a short term of three months. Throughout these roles, she contributed to different facets of geological research, exploration, and resource development.
Academic Background in Geology
Ashley Howell has built a solid academic foundation in geology. She earned her M.S. in Geology from Louisiana State University, where she studied from 2011 to 2013. Her undergraduate studies were completed at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she obtained a B.S. in Geology between 2007 and 2011. Her academic pursuits have equipped her with a robust understanding of geological systems and prepared her for a successful career in geoscience.
Early Career and Academic Roles
Ashley Howell began her career with formative roles in both academic and professional settings. She served as an Imperial Barrel Award (IBA) Team Member at Louisiana State University in 2013, and an Applied Depositional Geosystems (ADG) Graduate Fellow from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, she gained experience as an Undergraduate Assistant at both the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2010-2011) and the Illinois State Geological Survey in 2011. These roles helped establish her analytical skills and provided critical experience in geological research and project management.