István Nagy-Korodi, Ph.D.
Budapest
Summary
Results-driven geologist and battery metals specialist with over 15 years of experience in critical raw materials, energy transition, and subsurface resource exploration. Proven expertise in lithium and other critical mineral extraction, with a strong track record in business development, project management, and stakeholder engagement. Extensive background in reservoir geology, operations geology, and strategic partnerships in Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reservoir Geologist
MOL Hungary
01.2022 - Current
- Mapped battery landscape within Hungary and partially within Europe
- Actively participated in networking efforts to connect with EV battery manufacturers in Hungary, focusing on identifying potential buyers for critical raw materials
- Provided technical and economic assessments for lithium extraction projects, aligning with EU strategic goals
- Led country-wide lithium and other critical raw material screening in reservoir brines, evaluating commercial viability
- Developed new exploration models for geological hydrogen and helium potential in the Pannonian Basin
- Conducted feasibility studies on geothermal energy integration with lithium extraction to maximize resource efficiency
Operations Geologist
MOL Norge AS
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Norway
- Managed exploration and appraisal well planning, execution, and post-drill evaluations
- Acted as a liaison between MOL, government regulators, and joint venture partners
- Oversaw data acquisition strategies to enhance subsurface resource characterization
- Actively participated in R&D projects
- Norway
Associate Professor
Babes-Bolyai University
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: University of Cluj Napoca, Romania
- Taught Petroleum Geology and supervised research on lithium and critical raw material resources
- Advised on industry-academia collaboration projects
- Romania
Senior Wellsite & Operations Geologist
MOL Group
01.2012 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: Hungary, Oman, Kazakhstan, Norway, Sweden, Denmark
- Founding member and Project Manager of the Lithium For Energy (LiFE) initiative, focusing on lithium extraction from oilfield brines
- Designed exploration strategies for subsurface lithium, geothermal energy, and hydrogen reservoirs
- Managed tenders and contracts for wellsite geological services across international operations
- Hungary, Oman, Kazakhstan, Norway
Education
Ph.D. - Geology
Babes-Bolyai University
Cluj Napoca, Romania01.2012
M.Sc. - Geology
Babes-Bolyai University
Cluj Napoca, Romania01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Geology
Babes-Bolyai Univeristy
Cluj Napoca, Romania07-2006
B.Sc. - Geology
Babes-Bolyai University
01.2006
Skills
- Battery Metals & Critical Raw Materials: Lithium, Rare Earth Elements, Hydrogen, and other strategic minerals
- Exploration & Extraction Technologies: Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE), reservoir brines, hydrothermal and sedimentary lithium deposits
- Project Management & Business Development: Leading multi-disciplinary teams, securing funding, and managing cross-border initiatives
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaboration with industry leaders, policymakers, and research institutions
- Technical & Market Analysis: Evaluating economic feasibility, supply chain dynamics, and investment opportunities
- Sustainability & ESG Compliance: Responsible resource development strategies aligned with EU policies and global energy transition goals
Certification
- Critical Raw Materials & Battery Metals Market Analysis (Ongoing Professional Development)
- Applied Geochemistry in Oil & Gas (University of Oklahoma & MOL Plc.)
- Pore Pressure & Wellbore Stability Management (MOL Plc. & Hot Engineering Austria)
Affiliations
- AAPG (American Association of Petroleum Geologists)
- EAGE (European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers)
Languages
English
Hungarian
Romanian
German
Fit For Role
With deep expertise in critical raw materials, lithium extraction, and energy transition strategies, I bring a unique combination of technical knowledge, project leadership, and business development acumen. My experience working across Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia aligns well with the role’s international scope. Passionate about sustainable resource development, I am eager to contribute to EIT RawMaterials’ mission in securing a resilient and competitive battery metals supply chain.
Researchgate
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Istvan-Nagy-Korodi
Publications And Speaking Engagements
- Speaker at Lithium & Critical Raw Materials Conferences (Aberdeen, Los Angeles, Miskolc, Herceghalom, 2023).
- Published research on lithium-rich brines and geological resource assessment (AAPG, Elsevier, international conferences).
Scientific writing & blogging
Sharing insights on battery metals, sustainability, and raw materials. Staying updated on global trends in critical minerals and energy transition.
Timeline
Reservoir Geologist
MOL Hungary
01.2022 - Current
Operations Geologist
MOL Norge AS
01.2020 - 01.2022
Associate Professor
Babes-Bolyai University
01.2018 - 01.2020
Senior Wellsite & Operations Geologist
MOL Group
01.2012 - 01.2020
B.Sc. - Geology
Babes-Bolyai University
- Critical Raw Materials & Battery Metals Market Analysis (Ongoing Professional Development)
- Applied Geochemistry in Oil & Gas (University of Oklahoma & MOL Plc.)
- Pore Pressure & Wellbore Stability Management (MOL Plc. & Hot Engineering Austria)
Ph.D. - Geology
Babes-Bolyai University
M.Sc. - Geology
Babes-Bolyai University
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Geology
Babes-Bolyai Univeristy
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