John Clements Davis (born October 21, 1938) is an American geologist best known for his research in the application of statistics to geology. He spent almost his entire professional career with the Kansas Geological Survey, being an Emeritus Scientist since 2003.[1] He then served as Univ-Prof of Reservoir Characterization at the Montanuniversität in Leoben, Austria and is now Chief Geologist for Heinemann Oil GmbH in Austria.[2]
Davis has been a member of several professional societies, most active in the International Association for Mathematical Geosciences, where he was Editor of the Newsletter (1973–1989), Western Treasurer (1972–1980), Secretary General (1980–1984), President (1984–1989) and Distinguished Lecturer (2002). The Association acknowledged his valuable contributions to the organization and science by presenting him with the Krumbein Medal.[3] Davis also received the Haidinger Medal from the Geologische Bundesanstalt for his contributions to mathematical geology.[4][5]
John C. Davis | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 21, 1938 (age 86) Neodesha, Kansas, United States |
| Alma mater | University of Kansas University of Wyoming |
| Occupation | Scientist |
| Known for | Quantitative modeling in geology |
| Awards | Krumbein Medal Haidinger Medal |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | Kansas Geological Survey Montanuniversität Leoben Heinemann Oil GmbH |
Education
edit- Ph.D. in geology, University of Wyoming, 1967
- M.S. in geology, University of Wyoming, 1963
- B.S. in geology, University of Kansas, 1961
Books
edit- John C. Davis (2002). Statistics and Data Analysis in Geology. Wiley & Sons, 3rd edition, 638 p.[6]
- John W. Harbaugh, John C. Davis, Johannes Wendebourg (1995). Computing Risk for Oil Prospects: Principles and Programs. Pergamon, 452 p.[7]
- John C. Davis, Ute C. Herzfeld, eds., (1993). Computers in Geology—25 Years of Progress. Oxford University Press, 298 p.[8]
- John W. Harbaugh, John C. Davis, John Doveton (1977). Probability Methods in Oil Exploration. John Wiley & Sons, 284 p.[9]
- John C. Davis, Michael J. McCullagh, eds., (1975). Display & Analysis of Spatial Data. Wiley & Sons, 378 p.[10]
References
edit- ^ "KGS--Staff List--A to Z". www.kgs.ku.edu.
- ^ "Welcome at Heinemann Oil GmbH". www.heinemannoil.com.
- ^ Merriam, Daniel F. (1988). "Eleventh William Christian Krumbein Medalist: John Clements Davis". Mathematical Geology. 20: 69–71. doi:10.1007/BF00903190. S2CID 123057566.
- ^ "KGS--Geological Survey Researcher Receives International Award". www.kgs.ku.edu.
- ^ "1710 Society: DeGraffenreid and Allied Families in America". www.degraffenreid.org.
- ^ "Statistics and Data Analysis in Geology, 3rd Edition | Wiley". Wiley.com.
- ^ "Computing Risk for Oil Prospects: Principles and Programs, Volume 14 - 1st Edition". www.elsevier.com.
- ^ "Computers in Geology: 25 Years of Progress". Oxford University Press. November 4, 1993.
- ^ Harbaugh, John Warvelle; Doveton, John H.; Davis, John Clements (1977-01-01). Probability Methods in Oil Exploration. ISBN 978-0471351290.
- ^ Davis, John C.; Scientific Affairs Division, North Atlantic Treaty Organization; Survey, Kansas Geological; Of Geography, University of Nottingham. Dept (1975). Display and analysis of spatial data. ISBN 978-0471199151.