Research Interests

Seismic data acquisition and processing.

Use of 3-D seismic technology in an integrated environment or reservoir description and monitoring.

 

 

 

Education

M.S. Physics, University of Colorado, 1954

B.S. Engineering Physics, University of Colorado, 1948

 

Professional History

Chief Geophysicist, Halliburton Geophysical Services, Inc (1988 - 1993).

Manager of Technology Development, Geophysical Service, Inc (1983 - 1987).

Senior Vice President, Geophysical Service, Inc (1983 - 1987).

Manager of Technology Marketing, Area Geophysicists (1972 - 1982).

Vice President, Texas Instruments (1972 - 1982).

Vice President, Geophysical Service, Inc. (1967 - 1982).

Manager, Seismic Data Processing Product Line (1967 - 1981).

 

Awards

AAPG Bulletin, v. 82, no. 54, May 1998. Issue dedicated to Robert Graebner for his support in developing an industrial research consortium at the University of Colorado at Boulder, Colorado, 1998

Society of Exploration Geophysicists, Special Commendation Award (with Milo Backus and M.E. Trostle) for commercializing 3D technology in the petroleum industry, 1997

1997 Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award, College of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Colorado at Boulder, Colorado, 1997

1996 Energy Award (with Milo Backus and M.E. Trostle) for outstanding achievement in the development of 3D technology for the oil and gas industry, Executive Oil Show & Conference, Midland Reporter-Telegram, Midland, Texas, 1996

Society of Exploration Geophysicists, Honorary Member, 1995

 

Contact

Robert J. Graebner Ph.D.
Senior Research Fellow
Bureau of Economic Geology
The University of Texas at Austin
University Station, Box X
Austin, Texas 78713-8924
e-mail: bob.graebner@beg.utexas.edu
telephone: 512-232-3422

 

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