G. Randy Keller
Director
Oklahoma Geological Survey
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Director
Oklahoma Geological Survey
In addition to being the Director of the Oklahoma Geological Survey, G. Randy Keller is a Professor and the Edward Lamb Chair in Geophysics at the University of Oklahoma.
Professor Keller has published over 270 scientific papers and book chapters. He has co-edited 4 books. He regularly makes presentations at scientific meetings and to university and industrial research groups. In addition, he has helped organize numerous large geophysical research efforts around world and has obtained over $26,000,000 in funding from sources including NSF, NASA, DoE, U.S. Geological Survey, Department of Defense, and industry. He also has directed 32 Doctoral dissertations and 72 Master's theses and has mentored and advised many undergraduate students and visiting scholars.
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Major Uses: catalysts to decrease harmful emissions in light- and heavy-duty vehicles, also used in chemical and petroleum refining sector, and fabrication of laboratory equipment
Import Dependency for U.S.: 94%
Major Importers: South Africa, Germany, United Kingdom, Canada
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