Class sizes range from 5 to 20, and professors and students work together closely. We strive to help each student operate as independently, as possible and stress the need for professionalism, continued learning, and teamwork. Our program emphasizes multidisciplinary teams in classroom courses and on research projects. Professors and graduate students from our Department work closely with those from the Departments of Geology, Geophysics, and Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Refining almost daily. Some of our projects also include the Environmental Science and Engineering Department and other departments across campus.
Opportunities are unlimited.
My own areas of emphasis and research cover multidisciplinary reservoir development and management projects, reservoir engineering, and simulation. Two of the great pleasures I get from being a professor in our program are forming close ties with students and keeping in touch throughout their careers. The Department Head has administrative responsibilities, but I most enjoy teaching and working with students on research projects. I look forward to welcoming you to our petroleum engineering program here at the Colorado School of Mines.