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Doug Schmitt is a Professor in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, Planetary Sciences at Purdue University, holding the Stephen Karen Brand Endowed Chair in Unconventional Energy. His research interests are focused on experimental rock physics mechanics, porous media characterization, scientific drilling, near-surface borehole seismology, and optical interferometry deformation analysis. He earned his Ph.D. in Geophysics from the California Institute of Technology in 1987, and has held notable positions, including a Professor of Geophysics at the University of Alberta and a Canada Research Chair Tier I. His work has contributed significantly to the fields of geophysics and rock mechanics, evidenced by numerous publications in leading journals. Schmitt has also served as a visiting scientist at the Australian National University and was an Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellow in Germany. His extensive teaching and research experience have solidified his reputation in the scientific community, particularly in areas related to geophysical logging and crustal stress determination.
University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB
Taught and conducted research in geophysics.
China University of Petroleum • Beijing, China
Worked in the Department of Geophysics.
Australian National University • Canberra, Australia
Conducted research in Earth sciences.
Geophysikalisches Institut, University of Karlsruhe • Karlsruhe, Germany
Research fellowship in geophysics.
Texaco Canada Resources, Ltd. • Calgary, AB
Conducted exploration geophysics.
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