Stanley is a Research Geologist at the Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center. Since joining the USGS, Stanley has devoted his career to developing machine learning methods for analysis of geothermal systems, groundwater, and subsurface heat flow and specializes in experimental rock mechanics, volcano processes, fluid transport, and hydrothermal alteration.
Stanley joined the USGS as a Mendenhall Research Fellow with the Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center in February 2021. His research interests vary from machine learning, geothermal systems, and volcano monitoring to rock mechanics, geochemistry, and geohazards. Stan spent several seasons mapping lithology, geotechnical units, geothermal hazards, and volcanic hazards across several geophysical provinces and has taught these subjects to university students. He also served as a volunteer for the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and Yellowstone National Park.
Professional Experience
2020: Guest Scientist, Yellowstone National Park, Mammoth Hot Springs, WY
2017: Guest Scientist, Yellowstone National Park, Mammoth Hot Springs, WY
2014 - 2015: Research Fellow, National Energy and Technology Laboratory. Albany, OR
2010: National Association of Geoscience Teachers Fellow, Reston, VA
Education and Certifications
Ph.D., Engineering Geology, University of Canterbury, New Zealand, 2019
MSc, Geological Sciences, University of Oregon, USA, 2012
BSc, Economics, George Washington University, USA 2009
BA, Geological Sciences, George Washington University, USA 2009
Affiliations and Memberships*
Geological Society of America
Science and Products
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