SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH, May 30, 2023 - Jeffrey M. Yarus, Ph.D. has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Born and raised in Ohio, Dr. Yarus began his academic journey at the College of Wooster, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Geology. He furthered his studies at the University of South Carolina, completing a Master of Science in Geology in 1976, and subsequently achieving his Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematical Geology in 1978. His academic credentials are further reinforced by his past certifications from both the Texas Board of Professional Geologists and the American Association of Professional Geologists.
Dr. Yarus embarked on his professional journey in the late 1970s with Amoco Production Co. as an Exploration and Production Geologist. From 1981 to 1986, he worked independently as a Geologist and the Owner of Diversified Resources, Inc. In 1988, he accepted a position at Marathon Oil Company, where he spent six years as a Senior Mathematical Geologist.
His career path led him to various leadership roles in the late 1990s, including a consultancy at Yarus and Associates, the position of Vice President of Consulting for Roxar, and Manager of Reservoir Modeling for Geomath, Inc. From 2001 to 2006, he was the Managing Partner in Quantitative Geosciences, LLP, before the company was acquired by Halliburton.
Dr. Yarus then served at Halliburton/Landmark for 13 years, initially as a Senior Manager of Earth and Reservoir Management, and later as a Technology Fellow. Here, he conceived and managed the development of a leading spatial modeling software suite, an achievement he considers a career highlight.
Since 2019, Dr. Yarus has been a full research professor at Case Western Reserve University, making significant contributions to academia. He previously taught at the University of Colorado Denver, and the University of Houston as well as for various professional organizations and corporations in the US and abroad. A testament to his innovative prowess, he holds multiple patents for processes and devices related to geological modeling.
He is a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, American Institute for Professional Geologists, Geological Society of America, Society of Petroleum Engineers, Society of Exploration Geophysicists, North American Congress on Geostatistics, International Congress on Geostatistics, and International Association of Mathematical Geosciences.
Recognizing his significant contributions, in addition to his numerous professional publications, he has published 3 edited volumes on spatial modeling with the American Association of Petroleum Geologists and presented at numerous conferences. He received the 2016 International Association of Mathematical Geosciences' George Matheron Lecture Award, among other accolades. Dr. Yarus attributes his success to his clarity, communication, and determination.
As he looks to the future, Dr. Yarus plans to retire from academia and gradually decrease his business activities to enjoy more family time. Nonetheless, he remains fervently passionate about his field, always seeking opportunities for growth and improvement within the industry.
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