Dr. Lori Hathon is an advisor to Vaskin Energy Consultants, LLC, and a Professor of Petroleum Engineering at the University of Houston, Texas. With a remarkable career spanning over 37 years, Lori has made significant contributions to the petroleum industry and academia. Prior to transitioning to academia, Lori served as a Senior Research Geologist with the esteemed Shell International Exploration and Production Inc., where her responsibilities encompassed a range of critical areas including operations geology and sedimentary petrology. Her role at the University of Houston underscores her commitment to advancing the field through education and research. Throughout her career, Lori has been a prolific author and contributor to technical publications, and she has participated actively in industry conferences and short courses organized by esteemed organizations such as the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), the Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts (SPWLA), and the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). Academically, Lori holds a Ph.D. in Geological Sciences from the University of Missouri, a testament to her dedication to rigorous academic pursuits and expertise in her field.