Jeffrey G. Paine
Research Scientist
Bureau of Economic Geology
The University of Texas at Austin
University Station, Box X
Austin, Texas 78713-8924 E-mail: jeff.paine@beg.utexas.edu Telephone: 512-471-1260 Fax: 512-471-0140
The University of Texas at Austin
University Station, Box X
Austin, Texas 78713-8924 E-mail: jeff.paine@beg.utexas.edu Telephone: 512-471-1260 Fax: 512-471-0140
Jeff is the coordinator of near-surface geophysics projects at the Bureau. His principal research interest, geophysical applications in the shallow subsurface, combines an academic background in geophysics and extensive professional experience in near-surface deposits. He specializes in applying borehole, surface, and airborne electromagnetic induction methods and seismic reflection and refraction methods to help solve geological, hydrological, environmental, and engineering problems in the shallow subsurface. He has served as principal investigator in 25 studies funded by State, Federal, and regional agencies and has published more than 80 articles, reports, and abstracts.
Research Interests
Near-surface geophysics
Quaternary geology and geomorphology
Coastal geology
Computer applications in the geological sciences
Quaternary geology and geomorphology
Coastal geology
Computer applications in the geological sciences
Education
B.S. Geology, The University of Texas at Austin, 1980
M.S. Geology, University of Washington, 1982
Ph.D. Geology, The University of Texas at Austin, 1991
M.S. Geology, University of Washington, 1982
Ph.D. Geology, The University of Texas at Austin, 1991
Professional History
Research Scientist, Research Associate, Bureau of Economic Geology (1991 to present). Apply geophysical methods (electromagnetic induction, seismic reflection and refraction, and ground-penetrating radar) in near-surface hydrogeological, stratigraphic, and engineering studies.
Lecturer, The University of Texas at Austin (2004). Teach GEO 391: Hydrogeophysics.
Research Scientist Associate, Bureau of Economic Geology (1982 to 1991). Study effects of recent and historical hurricanes on barrier islands, analyze shoreline movement, and determine Quaternary paleogeography of the Texas coastal zone.
Geological Consultant, Prewitt and Associates, Inc., Consulting Archeologists (1986–1990)
Lecturer, The University of Texas at Austin (2004). Teach GEO 391: Hydrogeophysics.
Research Scientist Associate, Bureau of Economic Geology (1982 to 1991). Study effects of recent and historical hurricanes on barrier islands, analyze shoreline movement, and determine Quaternary paleogeography of the Texas coastal zone.
Geological Consultant, Prewitt and Associates, Inc., Consulting Archeologists (1986–1990)
Selected Publications
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Paine, J. G., Collins, E. W., Nance, H. S., and Niemann, K. L., 2009, Combining airborne electromagnetic induction and hydrochemistry to quantify salinity contributions to a large-basin stream, Colorado River, Texas, USA: Near Surface Geophysics, v. 7, no. 4, p. 271–284. [request PDF copy by email]
Paine, J. G., Buckley, Sean, Collins, E. W., Wilson, C. R., Kress, Wade, 2009, Assessing sinkhole potential at Wink and Daisetta using gravity and radar interferometry: in Proceedings, 22nd Symposium on the Application of Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems, Fort Worth, Texas, March 29–April 2, p. 480–488. [PDF]
Paine, J. G., Nance, H. S., Collins, E. W., and Niemann, K. L., 2007, Quantifying contributions to stream salinity using airborne electromagnetic induction in a small coastal plain basin: Applied Geochemistry v. 22, no. 10, p. 2207–2224. [request PDF copy by email]
Paine, J. G., and Minty, B. R. S., 2005, Chapter 11. Airborne hydrogeophysics, in Rubin, Yoram, and Hubbard, S. S. (eds.) Hydrogeophysics: The Netherlands, Springer, Water Science and Technology Library, v. 50, p. 333–357.
Paine, J. G., White, W. A., Smyth, R. C., Andrews, J. R., and Gibeaut, J.C., 2004, Mapping coastal environments with lidar and EM on Mustang Island, Texas, U.S.: The Leading Edge, v. 23, no. 9, p. 894-898. [PDF]
Paine, J. G., 2003, Determining salinization extent, identifying salinity sources, and estimating chloride mass using surface, borehole, and airborne electromagnetic induction methods: Water Resources Research, v. 39, no. 3, p. 3-1–3-10. [PDF]
Paine, J. G., Dutton, A. R., Mayorga, J. S., and Saunders, G. P., 1997, Identifying oil-field salinity sources with airborne and ground-based geophysics: a West Texas example: The Leading Edge, v. 16, no. 11, p. 1603–1607. [PDF]
Paine, J. G., Morton, R. A., and Garner, L. E., 1997, Site dependency of shallow seismic data quality in saturated, unconsolidated coastal sediments: Journal of Coastal Research, v. 13, no. 2, p. 564–574.
Paine, J. G., Collins, E. W., Nance, H. S., and Niemann, K. L., 2009, Combining airborne electromagnetic induction and hydrochemistry to quantify salinity contributions to a large-basin stream, Colorado River, Texas, USA: Near Surface Geophysics, v. 7, no. 4, p. 271–284. [request PDF copy by email]
Paine, J. G., Buckley, Sean, Collins, E. W., Wilson, C. R., Kress, Wade, 2009, Assessing sinkhole potential at Wink and Daisetta using gravity and radar interferometry: in Proceedings, 22nd Symposium on the Application of Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems, Fort Worth, Texas, March 29–April 2, p. 480–488. [PDF]
Paine, J. G., Nance, H. S., Collins, E. W., and Niemann, K. L., 2007, Quantifying contributions to stream salinity using airborne electromagnetic induction in a small coastal plain basin: Applied Geochemistry v. 22, no. 10, p. 2207–2224. [request PDF copy by email]
Paine, J. G., and Minty, B. R. S., 2005, Chapter 11. Airborne hydrogeophysics, in Rubin, Yoram, and Hubbard, S. S. (eds.) Hydrogeophysics: The Netherlands, Springer, Water Science and Technology Library, v. 50, p. 333–357.
Paine, J. G., White, W. A., Smyth, R. C., Andrews, J. R., and Gibeaut, J.C., 2004, Mapping coastal environments with lidar and EM on Mustang Island, Texas, U.S.: The Leading Edge, v. 23, no. 9, p. 894-898. [PDF]
Paine, J. G., 2003, Determining salinization extent, identifying salinity sources, and estimating chloride mass using surface, borehole, and airborne electromagnetic induction methods: Water Resources Research, v. 39, no. 3, p. 3-1–3-10. [PDF]
Paine, J. G., Dutton, A. R., Mayorga, J. S., and Saunders, G. P., 1997, Identifying oil-field salinity sources with airborne and ground-based geophysics: a West Texas example: The Leading Edge, v. 16, no. 11, p. 1603–1607. [PDF]
Paine, J. G., Morton, R. A., and Garner, L. E., 1997, Site dependency of shallow seismic data quality in saturated, unconsolidated coastal sediments: Journal of Coastal Research, v. 13, no. 2, p. 564–574.
Selected Committees
President Elect-President-Past President, Environmental & Engineering Geophysical Society, 2006–2008.
Review Panelist, U.S. Department of Energy, Environmental Remediation Sciences Division, 2006. Board of Directors, Environmental and Engineering Geophysical Society, 2005-present
Associate Editor, Environmental & Engineering Geoscience, 1995–present
Review Panelist, Solid Earth and Natural Hazards Panel, National Aeronautic and Space Administration Earth Science Enterprise, 1997–2000
Member, Technical Program Committee, 2001 Society of Exploration Geophysicists Annual Meeting
Review Panelist, U.S. Department of Energy, Environmental Remediation Sciences Division, 2006. Board of Directors, Environmental and Engineering Geophysical Society, 2005-present
Associate Editor, Environmental & Engineering Geoscience, 1995–present
Review Panelist, Solid Earth and Natural Hazards Panel, National Aeronautic and Space Administration Earth Science Enterprise, 1997–2000
Member, Technical Program Committee, 2001 Society of Exploration Geophysicists Annual Meeting
Awards
Best Paper Award, "Applying airborne electromagnetic induction in groundwater salinization and resource studies, West Texas," presented at the Symposium on the Application of Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems, 2003
Best Presentation Award, Technical Sessions, The University of Texas at Austin, Fall 1990
Professional Development Awards (2), The University of Texas at Austin, 1990
Shell Chair Award, The University of Texas at Austin, 1990
Best Presentation Award, Technical Sessions, The University of Texas at Austin, Fall 1990
Professional Development Awards (2), The University of Texas at Austin, 1990
Shell Chair Award, The University of Texas at Austin, 1990