Dr. Peter Hennings

Professor

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Biography

Peter Hennings is a Research Professor at the Bureau of Economic Geology within the Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas at Austin. Since joining the Bureau in 2016, he has led the Center for Injection Seismicity Research as Principal Investigator and remains an advisor and researcher within this project. With over 25 years of experience in the petroleum industry, Peter has held roles as a research scientist at Mobil Oil and Phillips Petroleum, as well as a technical manager at ConocoPhillips. He obtained his Doctorate in Geology from the University of Texas at Austin in 1991, his Master’s from Texas A&M University in 1986, and his Bachelor’s from Texas A&M University in 1983. His research interests encompass structural geology, induced seismicity, seismic structural analysis, and reservoir geomechanics, with a focus on the geology of the Texas Rocky Mountains. Peter is a recognized expert in applied structural geology and geomechanics, and has taught over 100 field seminars and classroom courses on these subjects. He is also a distinguished lecturer for the American Association of Petroleum Geologists and a Fellow of the Geological Society of America, actively involved in graduate student advising and recruitment.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Bureau of Economic Geology, Jackson School of Geosciences • Austin, TX

Leading the Center for Injection Seismicity Research, actively engaged in research and advising graduate students.

Research Scientist

— Present

Mobil Oil and Phillips Petroleum •

Worked in research roles focusing on petroleum geology.

Technical Manager

— Present

ConocoPhillips •

Managed technical operations in the petroleum sector.

Awards

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Outstanding Research

2019-01-01
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Distinguished Service Award

2016-01-01
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Pest Paper

2015-01-01
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Honorary Fellow

2001-01-01
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Distinguished Lecturer

2001-01-01
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Best Paper

1986-01-01

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
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