Dr. Clare Falcon

Professor-Research

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 ¾Å¾Å¸£ÀûÍø of Leeds and her bachelor's degree in geology from the ¾Å¾Å¸£ÀûÍø 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.

Clare Falcon

cfalcon@lsu.edu
225-578-8035