Dr. Lisa Stright
Colorado State University
Principle Investigator
Research Focus
I am interested in applied reservoir modeling, using outcrops as quantitative subsurface analogs, and creating methodologies to build more predictive sedimentological models, seismic interpretation workflows and reservoir/flow simulation models
Education:
Ph.D. Interdisciplinary Program in Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences, Stanford University, 2011
M.S. Petroleum Engineering, Stanford University, 2006
M.S. Geological Engineering, Michigan Tech, 1999
B.S. Civil (Environmental) Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder, 1995
Professional Experience:
Assistant Professor, Colorado State University, 2015 -
Assistant Professor, University of Utah, 2011 - 2015
Petroleum Engineer, VeritasDGC(RC2)/MHA, 1999 - 2004
Environmental Engineer, Adrian Brown Consulting, 1995-1997
CSS Publications
La Marca, K., Bedle, H., Stright, L. and Marfurt, K., 2024. Uncertainty assessment in unsupervised machine-learning methods for deepwater channel seismic facies using outcrop-derived 3D models and synthetic seismic data. Interpretation, 12(3), pp.T303-T319.
Peploe, T. G. E., Nesbit, P. R., Englert, R. G., Poyatos-Moré, M., Romans, B. W., Stright, L., & Hubbard, S. M. (2026). Integrating field-based and digital datasets to improve geometric accuracy of geologic cross sections constructed from outcrop. Sedimentologika, 4(2).
La Marca, K., Bedle, H., Stright, L. and Marfurt, K., 2024. Uncertainty assessment in unsupervised machine-learning methods for deepwater channel seismic facies using outcrop-derived 3D models and synthetic seismic data. Interpretation, 12(3), pp.T303-T319.
Englert, R.G., Hubbard, S.M., Romans, B.W., Kaempfe, S., Bell, D., Nesbit, P.R. and Stright, L., 2024. Flow dynamics as Froude‐supercritical turbidity currents encounter metre‐scale slope minibasin topography. The Depositional Record, 10(5), pp.527-558.
La Marca, K., Bedle, H., Stright, L., Ballinas, M. and Marfurt, K., 2025. Understanding uncertainty in deepwater channel seismic facies classification applying random forest on outcrop-constrained 3D models and synthetic seismic data. The Leading Edge, 44(1), pp.43-52.
La Marca, K., Bedle, H., Stright, L. and Marfurt, K., 2023. Sensitivity analysis of seismic attributes parametrization to reduce misinterpretations: Applications to deepwater channel complexes. Marine and Petroleum Geology, 153, p.106309.
Daniels, B.G., Hubbard, S.M., Stright, L. and Romans, B.W., 2024. Downslope variability in deep-water slope channel fill facies and stacking patterns. Marine and Petroleum Geology, 165, p.106869.
Kaempfe‐Droguett, S.A., Romans, B.W., Hubbard, S.M., Daniels, B.G. and Stright, L., 2024, Stacking pattern transition caused by submarine channel inception and internal levée development. Sedimentology.
Meirovitz, C., Stright, L., Hubbard, S.M., Romans, B.W., 2020, The influence of inter- and intra-channel architecture on deep-water turbidite reservoir performance: Petroleum Geoscience.
Jackson, A., Stright, L., Hubbard, S.M. and Romans, B.W., 2019. Static connectivity of stacked deep-water channel elements constrained by high-resolution digital outcrop models. AAPG Bulletin, 103(12), pp.2943-2973.
Pemberton, E.A., Stright, L., Fletcher, S. and Hubbard, S.M., 2018. The influence of stratigraphic architecture on seismic response: Reflectivity modeling of outcropping deepwater channel units. Interpretation, 6(3), pp.T783-T808.
Daniels, B.G., Auchter, N.C., Hubbard, S.M., Romans, B.W., Matthews, W.A. and Stright, L., 2018. Timing of deep-water slope evolution constrained by large-n detrital and volcanic ash zircon geochronology, Cretaceous Magallanes Basin, Chile. GSA Bulletin, 130(3-4), pp.438-454.
Reimchen, A.P., Hubbard, S.M., Stright, L. and Romans, B.W., 2016. Using sea-floor morphometrics to constrain stratigraphic models of sinuous submarine channel systems. Marine and Petroleum Geology, 77, pp.92-115.
Pemberton, E.A., Hubbard, S.M., Fildani, A., Romans, B. and Stright, L., 2016. The stratigraphic expression of decreasing confinement along a deep-water sediment routing system: Outcrop example from southern Chile. Geosphere, 12(1), pp.114-134.