DR. BENNETT
Professor
Dept. of Geological Sciences,
1 University Station, C-1100,
The University of Texas
Austin, TX 78712-0254
512-471-3587
pbennett@mail.utexas.edu
www.geo.utexas.edu
Fields of Specialization:
Geomicrobiology:environmental and microbial geochemistry, hydrogeology.
Education:
Ph.D. (1989) Syracuse University, Syracuse NY; Geology/Aqueous Geochemistry
M.S. (1985) State University of New York, Syracuse NY; Environmental Science
B.S.
(1981) The Evergreen State College, Olympia WA;
(Environmental Chemistry)
Professional Experience:
Professor,
University of Texas at Austin, Dept. of Geological Sciences
(9/2000 to present). Full-time (with tenure) teaching
and research appointment, holding the Jackson Centennial
Teaching Fellowship. 9/94-9/2000 Associate Professor; 1/89
9/94 Assistant Professor.
Research Collaborator,
University of California, Los Alamos National Laboratory
(1990-1996). Research on mineral surface
chemistry with CST
division.
Analytical Chemist, C&S Environmental Labs, Inc., Liverpool NY (1984-1986). Environmental analyses of soil and water.
Firefighter/Medic:
(1978-2001). Highest rank was District Chief, Travis Co ESD#4.
Awards and Honors:
National Ground Water Association Henry Darcy Distinguished Lecturer, 1997
Houston Oil and Minerals Faculty Excellence Award 1994
Jackson Centennial Fellowship in Geological Sciences, 1993-present
Syracuse University Graduate School Marshall, 1989
Professional Affiliations:
State of Texas Licensed Professional Geologist #2789
Geological Society of America, Fellow
Geochemical Society, Member
American Geophysical Union, Member
Association of Ground-Water Scientists and Engineers, Member
Council Member: International Association of Hydrogeologists. 2000-
Board Member:
International Symposium for Environmental Biogeochemistry.
2000-
Professional Service:
NSF Review Panel:
EAR-GE program, 1999-2003
NSF Review Panel: Life in Extreme Environments program,
1999
Associate Editor: GSA Bulletin. 1995-present
Editorial Board: Ground Water: 1995-2003
Associate Editor: J. Hydrology: 1997- present
Editorial Board: Geology. 1994-1997
