Michael Cronin, PhD
About Michael Cronin, PhD
Michael Cronin, PhD, is a Reservoir Engineer at ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company with extensive experience in reservoir engineering and geosciences.
Current Position at ExxonMobil
Michael Cronin, PhD, is currently employed as a Reservoir Engineer at ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company in Spring, Texas. Since joining ExxonMobil in 2020, he has been involved in various responsibilities typical of a reservoir engineer, including conducting front-end reservoir engineering evaluation and simulation. His expertise lies particularly in enhancing oil recovery from unconventional reservoirs through cyclic gas injection techniques.
Previous Experience at Chevron
Before his tenure at ExxonMobil, Michael worked at Chevron as an Energy Technology Company (ETC) Intern in 2017. During his two-month internship in Houston, Texas, he engaged in projects aimed at improving energy technologies. This role provided him with valuable industry experience and insights into applied energy technology.
Academic and Teaching Roles
Michael Cronin has extensive experience in academia. He served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Penn State University from 2016 to 2020 in the Department of Energy & Mineral Engineering. Prior to this, he was also a Graduate Teaching Assistant at The University of Texas at Austin in 2014. His academic roles involved teaching and mentoring students in energy and geological sciences.
Industry Internships and Early Career
Michael's industry experience is robust, including multiple internships. He interned as a Reservoir Engineer Intern at Shell Exploration and Production Company in 2011 and as a Geoscientist Intern at ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company in 2013. He also held summer internships at Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, ConocoPhillips, and the U.S. Geological Survey, gaining comprehensive exposure to various facets of the energy sector.
Educational Background
Michael Cronin holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Energy and Mineral Engineering from Penn State University, acquired from 2016 to 2020. He also holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Geological Sciences from The University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering and Geosciences from Penn State University.
Publications and Editorial Work
Michael has contributed to the academic and professional community through various publications. He authored a white paper titled 'Sustaining Technical Excellence: The Importance of Continual Learning for Professionals and Students' for SPE The Way Ahead in 2017, and published a peer-reviewed article in the SPE Journal in 2018 on a diffusion-dominated proxy model for solvent injection in ultratight oil reservoirs. Additionally, he served on the editorial board of SPE The Way Ahead for over four years, including roles such as Deputy Managing Editor.