Mr. Scott Quillinan is a Senior Hydrogeologist for the School of Energy Resources at the University of Wyoming and a licensed Professional Geologist (PG-3824). Quillinan’s research focuses on the interconnections between energy resource production and groundwater resources. Quillinan has worked with groundwater challenges associated with the production of coal, coal bed methane, oil and gas, hydraulic fracturing and CO2 sequestration. Specifically, his research interests include; predicting and identifying water/rock geochemical reactions, isotopic groundwater tracing, characterization of rare earth element and high value materials, identifying aquifer/reservoir mixing, efficient reservoir dewatering techniques, and potential beneficial use for produced waters.