Geophysicist that has over 20 years of experience in the field of geophysics, with a focus on near-surface geophysics, microgravity surveys, geotechnical conditions beneath coal ash ponds and canals, soil resistivity surveys, karst conditions, and assessment of mine voids and hazards. The expert offers services as a geophysics expert witness. Their experience includes performing microgravity surveys at dams to investigate karst conditions beneath soil embankments and surrounding areas, assessing geotechnical conditions beneath coal ash ponds and landfills at coal-fired power plants, and leading geophysical investigations utilizing land-based and marine-based seismic methods.

Their work also includes acquiring microgravity data to map and model karst conditions and assess mine voids and hazards, performing soil resistivity surveys at electrical substations, managing geophysical investigations of proposed nuclear power plant facilities to assess karst and geologic hazards, and acquiring marine resistivity data to identify seepage in irrigation canals. Their professional background includes business development, project management, technical oversight, and lead geophysicist work on engineering and environmental projects, including acquisition, processing, and interpretation of land-based and marine-based geophysical measurements. Earlier experience includes post-graduate research at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The expert holds a Master of Science in Geophysics and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics. Credentials include Licensed Professional Geophysicist, Licensed Professional Geologist, OSHA HAZWOPER 40-Hour certification, and MSHA Surface Miner certification. Professional activities include involvement with the Environmental and Engineering Geophysical Society and the Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists, as well as editorial work with FastTimes and co-authorship of a gravity textbook on terrestrial gravity data acquisition and analysis.