Dr. Gina Lukoczki is a research geologist at the Kentucky Geological Survey focused on locating, identifying and characterizing critical mineral deposits, reservoirs for hydrocarbons and groundwater, and suitable sites for carbon sequestration via the application of a variety of stratigraphic, sedimentological and geochemical tools. Her fundamental research centers on the origin of dolomite, dolomite crystallography, and dolomite reactivity.
Read more about Gina’s background here.
“I love nature and I also love modern technology. My vision is a future where technological advancement is achieved while promoting environmental stewardship. I believe that carbon sequestration along with sustainable exploration and mining of critical minerals are keys to such a future. Critical minerals are sources of elements that are vital parts of renewable energy solutions and numerous other modern-day objects, such as cell phones. Thus, my mission is to apply and develop advanced research methodologies in order to generate geological information that help us better understand how critical mineral deposits form and where they occur.”
Current Positions
Research Geologist
(Geologist IV)
Kentucky Geological Survey, University of Kentucky
Since October, 2019
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Kentucky
Since January, 2021
University of Kentucky Strategic Materials and Recovery Technologies (SMaRT) Center
Since July, 2021
Education
Ph.D. Geology
Dissertation Advisor: Dr. Jay M. Gregg
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK, USA
Graduated in 2019
M.Sc. Geography & Geology
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Félix Schubert
University of Szeged
Szeged, Hungary
Graduated in 2009
Research Experience
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB, Canada
2014
Research Fellow
Advisor: Dr. János Haas
Geological, Geophysical and Space Science Research Group, Hungarian Academy of Sciences at Eötvös University
Budapest, Hungary
2013–2014
Research Fellow
Advisors: Dr. Tamás Budai & Dr. János Kovács
Analytical Chemistry and Geoanalytical Research Group, University of Pécs
Pécs, Hungary
2012–2013
Industry Experience
Geologist
Mecsek Hills Underground Coal Gasification Project
Wildhorse Energy Ltd.
Pécs, Hungary
2011–2012
Geologist Intern
Exploration and Production Division
MOL Hungarian Oil and Gas Co.
Various Locations, Hungary
2008
