Cameron J. Manche
Assistant Research Scientist in the Berg-Hughes Center for Petroleum and Sedimentary Systems
Sedimentology, Stratigraphy, Petrology, Reservoir Characterization, CCS
(979)458-8503
Research
As a geoscientist, I conduct multi-disciplinary research in carbonate petrology, sedimentology, and stratigraphy. I’m interested in using mineralogical and geochemical proxies derived from carbonate sediments to understand depositional and diagenetic processes and paleoenvironmental conditions. I use a combination of outcrop, subsurface, modern environment studies, and laboratory experiments to understand these processes better. To address my research questions, I conduct thin section petrography and apply various analytical tools such as powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), Hg-porosimetry, and stable isotope geochemistry. Overall, I conduct research at the pore-to-basin scale to better understand how sedimentological and diagenetic processes dictate the spatial and temporal distribution of porosity and permeability in carbonate systems/reservoirs.
Selected Publications
Manche, C.J., Ryan, B.H., and S.E., Kaczmarek, 2023, The State of Dolomite Research: The Forgotten Art of Integration, in Playton, T., and Harris, P.M., eds., Advances in the Understanding of Carbonates: SEPM Short Course 57, p. 118–121. https://doi.org/10.2110/sepmcn.057.30
Manche, C.J., Laya, J.C., and C., Jacquemyn, 2023, Early diagenetic processes on Resedimented Carbonates at the sea floor—lessons learned from the Maldives and Midland Basin, in Playton, T., and Harris, P.M., eds., Advances in the Understanding of Carbonates: SEPM Short Course 57, p. 161–163. https://doi.org/10.2110/sepmcn.057.41
Manche, C.J. and Kaczmarek, S.E., 2023 Dolomite Stoichiometry as a Proxy Record for Fluctuations in Lake Level: A Case Study from the Eocene Uteland Butte Member of the Green River Formation, Uinta Basin, Utah, USA. Journal of Sedimentary Research, v. 93 (7), p. 431–452. https://doi.org/10.2110/jsr.2022.060
Ryan, B.H., Kaczmarek, S.E., Rivers, J.M., and Manche C.J., 2022, Extensive recrystallization of Cenozoic dolomite during shallow burial: A case study from the Paleocene-Eocene Umm er Radhuma Fm. and a global meta-analysis: Sedimentology, https://doi.org/10.1111/sed.12982
Rivers, J.M., Ryan, B.H., Manche C.J., and Kaczmarek, S.E., 2021, Phanerozoic variation in dolomite abundance linked to oceanic anoxia- Reply: Geology, v. 49 (9) e534–e534. https://doi.org/10.1130/G49326C.1
Manche, C.J., and Kaczmarek, S.E., 2021, Global Trends in Dolomite Stoichiometry and Cation Ordering of Ancient Dolomites: Journal of Sedimentary Research, v. 91 (5), p. 520–546. https://doi.org/10.2110/jsr.2020.204
Laya, J.C., Teoh, C.P., Whitaker, F., Manche, C.J., Kaczmarek, S.E., Tucker, M., Gabellone, T., 2021, Dolomitization of a Miocene-Pliocene progradational carbonate platform: revising reflux model on Bonaire Island. Marine and Petroleum Geology, v. 126, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2020.104895
Manche, C.J., and Kaczmarek, S.E., 2019, Evaluating reflux dolomitization using a novel high-resolution record of dolomite stoichiometry: A case study from the Cretaceous of central Texas, USA: Geology, v. 47, p. 1–5. DOI: 10.1130/G46218.1
Elkadiri, R., Manche, C., Sultan, M., Al-Dousari, A., Uddin, S., Chouinard, K., & Abotalib, A. Z., 2016, Development of a coupled spatiotemporal algal bloom model for coastal areas: A remote sensing and data mining-based approach. IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing, 9(11), 5159-5171. DOI: 10.1109/JSTARS.2016.2555898
Education
2019-2022: Postdoc – Texas A&M University
2015-2021: Ph.D. Geosciences – Western Michigan University
2012-2014: M.Sc. Geosciences – Western Michigan University
2008-2011: B.Sc. Environmental Sciences – University of Michigan-Flint
Awards
2021: Texas A&M University, 5th Annual Postdoctoral Research Symposium - Distinguished Postdoctoral Poster Presentation First Place Award
2017: Western Michigan University, All-University Teaching Effectiveness Award
2017: Western Michigan University, Department Teaching Effectiveness Award