Curriculum Vitae
Dept. of Geological Sciences
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, Texas 75275-0395
(214)768-2745 (David Blackwell, Faculty)
Education
1999 Ph.D. in Geophysics, Southern Methodist University
1990 Graduate, USAF Test Pilot School
1990 M.S. in Geology, Centenary College (Shreveport, Louisiana)
1982 B.A. in Physics, University of Texas @ Austin
Experience
1993-present Post Doc, Research/Teaching Assistant, Southern Methodist University
1994-present Major, USAFR C-130 Navigator, 181 Airlift Squadron, Texas Air National Guard
1991-92 Chief Test Navigator, AC-130U Specter Gunship, 6518 Test Squadron
1990 USAF Test Pilot School
1982-89 B-52 Navigator, Radar Navigator, Instructor, Evaluator, 596 Bombardment Squadron (Heavy)
1979-82 Research Assistant, Dept. of Astronomy, University of Texas / NASA Kuiper Airborne Infrared Observatory
Awards and Honors
1998 Albritton & Champlin research awards
1997 Champlin award for research
1996-97 President SMU student chapter of AAPG
1995 T.E. Williams Research Award for excellence in field research
1992-99 Roy M. Huffington Fellowship
1988 Sigma Gamma Epsilon Geology Honor Society
1982 Gold Key National Honor Society
1979-82 USAF ROTC scholarship
1981 National Sojourners Award (Shriners)
Organizations
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
American Geophysical Union (AGU)
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) - Senior Member
American Institute of Physics (AIP)
Geological Society of America (GSA)
Publications
Wisian, K.W., Insights into extensional geothermal systems from numerical modeling, Proceedings of the World Geothermal Congress 2000, in press.
Blackwell, D.D., K.W. Wisian and M. Richards, Heat Flow / Thermal Gradient Exploration in the Western United States and the Evaluation of Geothermal Systems, Proceedings of the World Geothermal Congress 2000, in press.
Wisian, K.W. Numerical Modeling Basin and Range Geothermal Systems, Ph.D. Dissertation, 177p. 1999.
Wisian, K.W., D.D. Blackwell, and M. Richards, Heat flow in the Western United States and extensional geothermal systems, Proceedings of the 24th Annual Stanford Workshop on Geothermal Reservoir Engineering, 219-226, 1999.
Wisian, K.W., D.D. Blackwell, and D. Benoit, Thermal Conditions in Beowawe Well Ginn 2-13, Geothermal Resources Council Transaction, v.22, 1998.
Wisian, K.W., D.D. Blackwell, S. Bellani, J.A. Henfling, R.A. Norman, P.C. Lysne, A. Förster and J. Schrötter, Field comparison of conventional and new technology temperature logging systems, Geothermics, v.27:2, pp. 131-141, 1998.
Matava, K, R.K. Nishimori, D.D. Blackwell, and K.W. Wisian, Salt Domes as Vertical Migration Pathways for Basin Fluids, American Geophysical Union fall session, EOS, v. 79, 1998.
Blackwell, D.D., K.W. Wisian, and G.R. Beardsmore, Application of temperature logging technology to increasing the accuracy of basin thermal models, Applications of Emerging Technologies, Unconventional Methods in Exploration v.5, Institute for the Study of Earth and Man, Dallas Texas, 1997.
Blackwell, D.D., K.W. Wisian, R.K. Nishimori, and R.J. McMullen, Using high-quality temperature logs to investigate the thermal structure of sedementary basins, CSPG-SEPM Joint Convention Program and Abstracts, p. 42, 1997.
Wisian, K.W., D.D. Blackwell, B. Teplow, and T. Meidev, Interpretation of geophysical data for the Vale Oregon, geothermal system, Geothermal Resources Council Transaction, v.20, pp. 435-438,1996.
Wisian, K.W., D.D. Blackwell, S. Bellani, J.A. Henfling, R.A. Norman, P.C. Lysne, A. Förster and J. Schrötter, How hot is it? (a comparison of advanced technology temperature logging systems), Geothermal Resources Council Transaction, v.20, pp. 427-434, 1996,.
Blackwell, D.D., K.W. Wisian, and J.L. Steele, Geothermal Regime in the Central and Eastern United States East of the Rocky Mountains, Proceedings of the World Geothermal Congress, pp. 649-653, 1995.
Blackwell, D.D., J.L. Steele, and K.W. Wisian, Results of Geothermal Resource Evaluation For the Eastern United States, Geothermal Resources Council Transactions, Vol. 18, pp. 161-164, 1994.
Blackwell, D.D., S. Kelley, and K.W. Wisian, Thermal Regime of Sedimentary Basins Based on Precision Temperature Logs of Deep Wells, Proceedings: VIIth International Symposium on the Observation of the Continental Crust Through Drilling, pp. 277-280, 1994.
Reports
Blackwell, D.D. and K.W. Wisian, Temperature tool calibration and temperature logging at Dixie Valley geothermal field, a report for: Oxbow Geothermal Corporation, 28p., 1998.
Blackwell, D.D. and K.W. Wisian, Gravity analysis of the area of the Dixie Valley, Nevada geothermal system, a report for: Oxbow Geothermal Corporation & Caithness Resources Inc., 32p., 1997.
Blackwell, D.D., G.R. Beardsmore, and K.W. Wisian, Thermal structure of the Bayou Bleu salt dome, Louisiana from precision temperature logs and thermal conductivity measurements, a report for: Mobil Exploration and Production Technology Company, 37p., 1997.
Blackwell, D.D., K.W. Wisian, and M. Richards, Geothermal Resources of the United States based on heat flow and gradient information, Report for DOE contract #C91-103450, 50p., 1996.
Blackwell, D.D. and K.W. Wisian, Interpretation of Thermal Results at Vale, Oregon Geothermal System, a report for: Trans-Pacific Geothermal Corporation, 46 p., 1995.
Blackwell, D.D. and K.W. Wisian, S. Bellani, Temperature Logs at Barrick Goldstrike Mine, Carlin, Nevada, July 17 to July 20, 1995, a report for: Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc., Hydrology section, 19 p., 1995.