Chris Zahm brings over 25 years of expertise in structurally complex fractured reservoir systems, gained through his work in both industry and academia. He has led numerous field trips and workshops, sharing his extensive knowledge on the subject. As an Adjunct Professor at the Jackson School of Geosciences, Chris taught Petroleum Basin Analysis to graduate students, fostering the next generation of geoscientists.

His research focuses on characterizing and modeling natural fracture systems in subsurface reservoirs across the globe, including regions such as the U.S. Permian and Rocky Mountain Basins, Alaska, the North Sea, Indonesia, offshore Brazil, Bolivia, the Bahamas, and the Middle East. Chris holds a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, an M.Sc. from the University of Texas at Austin, and a Ph.D. from the Colorado School of Mines.