Quantitative interpretation of geophysical data applied to petroleum exploration

Ph.D. Geophysics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1956

B.S. Geology and Geophysics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1952

Professional History

Research Professor, Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin (1998 - Present).

Shell Oil Companies Foundation Distinguished Chair in Geophysics Emeritus, The University of Texas at Austin (1998 - Present).

Shell Oil Companies Foundation Distinguished Chair in Geophysics, The University of Texas at Austin (1991 - 1998).

Dave P. Carlton Centennial Professor in Geophysics, The University of Texas at Austin (1982 - 1991).

Wallace E. Pratt Professor of Geophysics, The University of Texas at Austin, Department of Geological Sciences (1975 - 1982).

Independent geophysical consultant, self-employed (1974 - 1975).

Vice-President, Geophysical Service Inc., Dallas, TX (1965).

Director of Research, Geophysical Service Inc., Dallas, TX (1962).

Research Geophysicist, Geophysical Service Inc., Dallas, TX (1955 - 1974).

Hollis Hedberg Award, Institute for Study of Earth and Man, SMU, 2000

Society of Exploration Geophysicists, Special Commendation Award with RJ Graebner and ME Trostle: 3D Seismic, 1998

Offshore Energy Center, Offshore Pioneer - Technology Hall of Fame (1998): Marine Exploration, 1998