William Ridley
Willian (Ian) Ridley is a Research Geologist with the Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center.
Professional Experience
Previous USGS Assignments
Staff Scientist, Central Colorado Project Staff Scientist, Integrated Studies of National Parks (Big Bend)
Section Chief, Branch of Exploration Geochemistry and Branch of GeochemistryConsultant Geochemist, Evergreen, CO
Geochemist, Geoexplorers International, Denver, CO
Exploration Manager, Beard Oil Company, Evergreen , CO
Research Specialist, Exxon Production Research Company, Houston, TX
Adjunct Professor, Columbia University, NY, NY
Anglo-American Visiting Professor of Geochemistry, University of Witswatersrand, Johanessburg, SA
Associate Professor, Columbia University, NY, NY
Adjunct Professor, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Staff Scientist, Lunar and Planetary Institute, Houston, TX
National Research Council Associate, NASA-MSC, Houston, TX
Research Geologist, British Geological Survey, London, UK
Education and Certifications
Ph.D. (Geochemistry, Volcanology), Royal College of Science,Univ. of London 1968
Associate (Geochemistry), Royal School of Mines, Univ. of London 1968
B.Sc. (Geology/Chemistry), Royal College of Science, Univ. of London 1964
Affiliations and Memberships*
Adjunct Professor, Colorado School of Mines
Honors and Awards
Judd Research Prize, Imperial College, London University
NASA Distinguished Service Award
USGS Star Award
Ten NASA Research Grants
Seven NSF Research Grants
Four Miscellaneous Awards (EPRI, DOE, ONR)
Three USGS Venture Capital Awards
Abstracts and Presentations
141 abstract and extended abstracts
125 peer-reviewed papers
Science and Products
Relation of the spectroscopic reflectance of olivine to mineral chemistry and some remote sensing implications
The apollo 15 lunar samples: A preliminary description
Science and Products
Relation of the spectroscopic reflectance of olivine to mineral chemistry and some remote sensing implications
The apollo 15 lunar samples: A preliminary description
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