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Tip Meckel

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Senior Research Scientist & Research Professor at Bureau of Economic Geology
📍 Austin, Texas, United States

Tip Meckel is a leading Research Professor at the University of Texas at Austins Bureau of Economic Geology, specializing in geologic carbon storage. He spearheads research on offshore CO2 sequestration in the Gulf of Mexico and has influenced national policy through his work on a White House task force and legislative testimony.

Outside of his scientific work, Tip is a multi-generation Texan with deep family roots tracing back to German settlers in the Texas Hill Country. He is married to novelist Amanda Eyre Ward, with whom he has children. His identity as a Texan is a notable part of his personal life.

Unique fact: Tip operates the only academic high-resolution 3D marine seismic system in the United States, using it for critical CCS research.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Senior Research Scientist & Research Professor
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
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Offshore Carbon Storage
He leads the research initiative to identify and de-risk CO2 sequestration potential in the Gulf of Mexico, a primary focus of his work at the Gulf Coast Carbon Center.
CCS Policy
Actively shapes carbon capture policy through his appointment to a White House task force and by providing expert testimony to the U. S. House and Texas Senate committees.
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Career

Work history

5-2018
Senior Research Scientist & Research Professor
Bureau of Economic Geology
9-2011 - 5-2018
Research Scientist
Bureau of Economic Geology
7-2006 - 9-2011
Research Associate
Bureau of Economic Geology
Mendenhall Post-doctoral Researcher
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
9-2003 - 6-2004
Assistant Professor
Colby College
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Education
7-1998 - 5-2003
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
The University of Texas at Austin
1998 - 2003
PhD
The University of Texas at Austin
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