Dr. Clare Falcon is a professor of research of the Louisiana Geological Survey, where she served as Director from 2021-2025. She brings more than 25 years of geoscience experience, primarily from industry, with expertise in Gulf of Mexico exploration, sedimentology, and geoscience leadership. During her tenure as Director, she led a $1 million state-funded carbon sequestration study critical to Louisiana's economy and environment.
Dr. Falcon previously held senior roles at BHP, Eni, Amoco, Schlumberger, and Statoil. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Leeds and her bachelor's degree in geology from the University of Liverpool. She is the first woman to serve as Louisiana's State Geologist and led LGS in advancing science-based stewardship of Louisiana's natural, energy, and environmental resources.
As part of the LSU Energy Institute, Dr. Falcon and LGS continue to share their expertise in subsurface, geological, and geophysical analysis.
