Harvey Thorleifson

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Professor at University of Minnesota

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, United States

Overview

Harvey Thorleifson is a Geology Professor at the University of Minnesota, President of the Deep-time Digital Earth program, and Chair of the Commission for Geoscience Information. His career has focused on geological mapping, hydrogeology, and mineral exploration, informed by his Ph. D. from the University of Colorado and prior work at the Geological Survey of Canada.

He is described as a "global citizen" for his commitment to environmental preservation and water quality issues. His work on water sustainability for the Red River Basin and Lake Winnipeg is recognized on an international scale, where he led a team of nearly 100 scientists on a major research project.

He is a key leader in Deep-time Digital Earth, a global Big Science Program applying AI and machine learning to advance geological knowledge.

Personality Overview

Enthusiastic

Informal

Big Picture Person

They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be.  They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt. They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections.

Topics They Care About

3D Geological Mapping
A primary focus of his research and publications, emphasizing the need for modern, model-ready geological knowledge to solve societal challenges like resource management and hazard modeling.
Geoscience Data Standards
As Chair of the Commission for Geoscience Information and President of Deep-time Digital Earth, he leads initiatives to ensure geological data is interchangeable and FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable).
Water Resource Management
Has led large-scale research projects on major water systems like Lake Winnipeg and the Great Lakes, focusing on issues of water supply, flooding, and shoreline erosion.

Media Appearances

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Work History

7-2003
Professor at University of Minnesota
Research Scientist at Geological Survey of Canada

Education

1983 - 1986
Ph.D. from University of Colorado Boulder

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