Department of Chemistry

Brooke Wilson graduated from UCR in 2011 with a B.S. degree in Chemistry and moved to Houston, Texas soon thereafter.  Her education and overall experiences obtained at UCR within the classroom, laboratory, and also during her tenure as an undergraduate researcher with Professor Paul Ziemann, provided her with ample knowledge to enter the competitive job market as a Chemist.  Her chemistry background and laboratory experience enabled her to be a candidate for numerous laboratory positions in one of the largest thriving oil and gas markets in the world.

Brooke is currently employed by NuTech Energy Alliance/Porolabs, Inc. and works in their core analysis laboratory.  Her position as a Laboratory Scientist involves the analysis of rock samples utilizing MICP (Mercury Intrusion Capillary Pressure) porosimetry, TOC (Total Organic Carbon) analysis, and X-Ray diffraction.  Data obtained from these instruments provides various core analysis characteristics, including but not limited to, porosity, permeability, pore throat size, organic richness, and bulk mineralogy, utilized to assess reservoir potential and quality.  Just as the energy industry continues to grow and thrive, so does Brook’s knowledge and proficiency in chemistry, as well as in other fields, including geology and petro-physics.