John Clements Davis (born October 21, 1938) is an American
geologist best known for his research in the application of
statistics to
geology. He spent almost his entire professional career with the
Kansas Geological Survey, being an Emeritus Scientist since 2003.[1] He then served as Univ-Prof of Reservoir Characterization at the
Montanuniversität in
Leoben, Austria and is now Chief Geologist for Heinemann Oil GmbH in Austria.[2]
Davis has been a member of several professional societies, most active in the
International Association for Mathematical Geosciences, where he was Editor of the Newsletter (1973–1989), Western Treasurer (1972–1980), Secretary General (1980–1984), President (1984–1989) and
Distinguished Lecturer (2002). The Association acknowledged his valuable contributions to the organization and science by presenting him with the
Krumbein Medal.[3] Davis also received the
Haidinger Medal from the
Geologische Bundesanstalt for his contributions to
mathematical geology.[4][5]
^Merriam, Daniel F. (1988). "Eleventh William Christian Krumbein Medalist: John Clements Davis". Mathematical Geology. 20: 69–71.
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^Harbaugh, John Warvelle; Doveton, John H.; Davis, John Clements (1977-01-01). Probability Methods in Oil Exploration.
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^Davis, John C.; Scientific Affairs Division, North Atlantic Treaty Organization; Survey, Kansas Geological; Of Geography, University of Nottingham. Dept (1975). Display and analysis of spatial data.
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