Travis McLing has been working in the field of geology and geochemistry since 1988. He is considered an expert in the fields of geologic mapping, fieldwork, carbon sequestration, geomicrobiology and hydrochemistry. He has spent the last seven years on the development of geochemical models to aid in the characterization of carbon dioxide transport at potential storage sites. In his current capacity, McLing serves as the carbon storage lead for INL and the Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES), where he leads the research and business development activities for these institutions. His primary interest in this field is the study of the geochemical mineralization reactions controlling the fate and transport of carbon dioxide in subsurface environments. Currently, he is conducting carbon dioxide related research projects associated with the Big Sky Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership through DOE, Shell International Exploration, The Idaho Strategic Energy Alliance and the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) Carbon Dioxide Water Issues Task Force. One of his primary projects is the study of natural CCS analogues to identify chemical signatures of mineralization and leakage pathways in the near surface. These projects have received national recognition and have been instrumental in the development of strategies to evaluate potential storage sites for anthropogenic carbon dioxide. McLing has also been appointed to the Idaho Governor’s Carbon Sequestration Advisory Committee as the chair of the Idaho Carbon Issues Task Force.