Martin Daniel Lacasse
About Martin Daniel Lacasse
Martin Daniel Lacasse is a Distinguished Research Associate at ExxonMobil, specializing in carbon sequestration and induced seismicity research.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Martin Daniel Lacasse holds the role of Distinguished Research Associate at ExxonMobil, where he has been contributing since 2016 in Annandale, New Jersey. His work is notable for leading research activities with a specific focus on carbon sequestration at Corporate Strategic Research. Additionally, he manages collaborations with scholarly institutions and consortia, addressing critical projects related to induced seismicity and carbon sequestration.
Career History at ExxonMobil
Martin Daniel Lacasse has accumulated extensive experience at ExxonMobil in various research capacities. Before his current role, he served as a Senior Research Physicist from 2013 to 2015, and as an Advanced Research Associate from 2003 to 2012. He started his tenure at ExxonMobil as a Research Associate, serving from 2000 to 2003. Prior to that, he worked with Corporate Research - Exxon Research and Engineering Company as a Senior Physicist from 1997 to 1999, and as a Postdoctoral Fellow from 1995 to 1997. All roles were based in Annandale, New Jersey.
Academic Background
Martin Daniel Lacasse's academic journey is rooted in Physics and Chemistry. He earned a Ph.D. in Physics from McGill University (1990-1994) and an M.Sc. in Physics from the same institution (1988-1990). Earlier, he completed a B.Sc. in Physics from Concordia University (1986-1988) and a B.Sc. in Chemistry from Université de Montréal / University of Montreal (1983-1986). This robust academic foundation has consistently informed his research and professional endeavors.
Early Career and Postdoctoral Fellowships
Before joining ExxonMobil, Martin Daniel Lacasse gained valuable experience through postdoctoral fellowships. He worked at Princeton University as a Postdoctoral Fellow from 1995 to 1996 in Princeton, New Jersey. Following this, he continued his postdoctoral research at Corporate Research - Exxon Research and Engineering Company from 1995 to 1997, also in Annandale, New Jersey, an experience which paved the way for his longstanding career at ExxonMobil.
Leadership and Mentorship
In his current capacity, Martin Daniel Lacasse oversees a team of researchers investigating seismicity caused by human activities. He is also deeply involved in mentoring early-career employees, fostering their development within the field. His role ensures the progression of significant research projects while also contributing to the professional growth of upcoming scientists.