Doctoral Candidate
Mariana Zuquim
Department of Engineering Science & Biomedical Engineering
Mariana is a geothermal scientist specialising in greenhouse gas storage within geothermal systems, integrating geochemical assessment, environmental monitoring, and regulatory frameworks to advance sustainable geothermal development.
About
Mariana is a geologist with over 20 years of experience in applied geology and geothermal science. She has worked extensively in the Bay of Plenty region as a geothermal scientist for the Bay of Plenty Regional Council, leading the state-of-environment monitoring and reporting programme, developing technical reports to support environmental and policy plans and providing expert advice for consenting and policy processes. Mariana holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Geothermal Energy Technology from the University of Auckland and an MSc in Geology from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.
Research
Her PhD research project focuses on greenhouse gas–carbon storage (GHG-CS) within geothermal systems. The project aims to integrate geochemical monitoring with reactive transport modelling and regulatory frameworks to evaluate gas containment, mineralisation processes, and environmental effects. By developing a comprehensive GHG reinjection strategy and monitoring guideline, her work seeks to strengthen New Zealand’s geothermal sustainability and support national emissions reduction goals.
Address
L4, 70 Symonds St, Grafton, Auckland
New Zealand