Jennifer van Pelt

Alumna
MS Winter 2011

Specialization

Research Areas
Structure and Stratigraphy

Advisor
Phil Gans

Bio

Engineering Geologist with six (6) years of broad experience in structural, geotechnical, and geologic mapping and analysis, for design and construction of dams, spillways, canals, and hydroelectric plants.

Detail oriented with excellent technical report writing and oral communication skills.

Experienced in supervision, coordination, and implementation of geotechnical field programs including geotechnical drill core logging and sampling, soils logging and sampling, consolidation grouting inspection, curtain grouting implementation and closure, and foundation preparation inspection.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator, AdamTech 3DPhotogrametric and 3D Shape-Metrix Photogrammetric modeling software, RocScience Swedge, RocPlane, Dips, DMMwin, and gINT.

 

Publications

Thesis Title: Structure and Stratigraphy of the Southern Mitchell Range, Central Mojave Desert, California

Courses

Geol 20: Geological Catastrophes (Teaching Assistant), W05/S05