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Harvey Thorleifson

Energizer · DISC type I
Professor at University of Minnesota
📍 Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, United States

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.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Professor
Location
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, United States
Personality Overview

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Big Picture Person

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Priorities

Topics Harvey cares 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).
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Career

Work history

7-2003
Professor
University of Minnesota
Research Scientist
Geological Survey of Canada
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Education
1983 - 1986
Ph.D.
University of Colorado Boulder
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