Christine Ehlig-Economides, PhD
Dr. Ehlig-Economides is currently professor of petroleum engineering at the University of Houston & the Hugh Roy and Lillian Cranz Cullen Distinguished University Chair. Dr. Ehlig-Economides worked for Schlumberger for 20 years in a truly global capacity. She has published more than 60 papers and has authored 2 patents, and has lectured or consulted in more than 30 countries. Dr. Ehlig-Economides is internationally recognized for expertise in reservoir engineering, pressure transient analysis, integrated reservoir characterization, complex well design, and production enhancement.
Her professional service includes serving as the Executive Editor of the Society of Petroleum Engineers Formation Evaluation journal from 1995-96, as well as being an SPE Distinguished Lecturer from 1997-98. She has held numerous leadership positions, including chairing and contributing to various SPE committees and task forces. Notably, she was the Program Chairperson for the 2006 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition. Currently, she is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and has received prestigious honors such as the John Franklin Carll Award, the Anthony F. Lucas Medal, and the Lester C. Uren Award. She also serves on the NRC Board on Energy and Environmental Systems (BEES). In 2018, she was selected as an SPE Honorary Member, and in 2023, she was named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. Recently, Hart Energy honored Christine Ehlig-Economides, PhD, with the 2025 Pinnacle Award.
Christine Ehlig-Economides received a B.A. degree in Math-Science from Rice, an M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Kansas, and a Ph.D. degree in Petroleum Engineering from Stanford University.