Biography
Chevron Corporation (Retired)
Richard Cardwell has more than 40 years of experience as a geophysicist in academics and the petroleum industry. He is the author of over 30 peer-reviewed scientific publications and has made significant commercial oil and gas discoveries in California, Congo, Nigeria, China and Russia.
After receiving his Ph.D. in seismology from Cornell University in 1980 he worked as a Research Associate in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. From 1983 through 2001 he held various positions in research, exploration and management for Chevron Corporation. Since 2002 he has worked as a consultant to the petroleum industry, and he is a California Registered Geologist.
He is a member of all major professional geological and geophysical organizations and has served as president of the Bay Area Geophysical Society and the Northern California Geological Society.
He has traveled to over 100 countries to photograph many of the world’s geological wonders.
Since joining the EAS Advisory Committee in 2008 as a Founding Member my goal has been to advise and assist Cornell’s EAS Department especially with regard to seeing that students are adequately prepared for careers in academics and industry.