Assistant Project

ANITA THAPALIA

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Areas of expertise in geology includes well log analysis, isotopic analysis of sediment cores, geochemical

testing of materials, and volumetric estimation of resources. Experience working effectively in multi-

disciplinary groups and laboratory environments. Enthusiastic to learn new skills, time pressure. good-humored,

creative and honest with work ethics. Self supported in college degrees from different grants and scholarships.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Summer Intern Geologist, BP America Inc, Houston Jerry W Thompson, Geologist May-Aug 2012

Volumetric Estimation of Ursa Subsalt Field Utilizing Depositional Models to Seismic Data. GoM

Constructed Geologic Models of Miocene deposits to augment 2010 OBS seismic data interpretation

Updated well-log correlation using paleodata and lithostratigraphy in Stratworks and SeisWorks

Evaluated attic sands from subsurface mapping based on Z-map to estimate net rock volume.

Constructed sand models (min, most likely, max) and conducted stochastic evaluations of each

Recommended future well location and footprint map from stacking of 6 attic sand unit reservoirs

AAPG Imperial Barrel Competition- Southwest Section- Dataset: North Slope, Alaska Jan-April 2012

Mapped 2D seismic interpretations, structural analysis and prospect mapping using Kingdom SMT Suite

Imported digital well log to generate synthetic seismogram that tie seismic stratigraphy of area

Identified 7 conventional plays in Shublik Formation and Kingak Shale with reserves of about 714 MBO

Recommended a farm-in opportunity based on the prospect estimation of more than $40 billion USD

Summer Intern Geologist, Texas Rare Earth Resources Corp, July 2011-Aug 2011

Prepared and analyzed log drill cuttings of rhyolite & limestone for heavy rare earth, sample collection

Prepared samples in warehouse by splitting cuttings for each intervals and sent to lab analysis/Denver

March 2010 to date

Research Associate, USGS Student Service Contract,

Supervisors- Peter Van Metre, USGS, Austin and Dr. David Borrok, UTEP

Zinc Isotopic analysis of sediment cores collected from 9 different urban/reference lakes across the US.

Performed sediment digestion techniques of lake sediments, Anion-Exchange Column Chromatography, MC-

ICP-MS for Zinc isotopic analysis and data interpretation

June 2009 Aug 2011

Research Associate, Texas Department of Transportation Project, UTEP

Research Assistant, Aug 2008-May 2009 Supervisors- Dr. Soheil Nazarian, and Dr. David Borrok

Assessment of Corrosion Potential of Texas Backfill Aggregates for Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls

Analyzed geochemical characterization of building materials includes leach tests, corrosion elements, pH

tests, soil resistivity tests, XRD, TOC; Ion analyzed on ICP-OES and IC for cations and anions

Special project- Preliminary assessment of ASARCO slag materials for suitability construction materials.

Teaching Assistant, Department of Geological Sciences, UTEP, Sep 2007- Jul 2008

Prepared lab and quizzes, graded exams, and participated in collaborative group management

Assistant Lecturer, Central Department of Geology, Tribhuvan University, May 2006- Jan 2007

Instructed on mine techniques development, field mapping of mines, economic and exploration geology

Geologist, Mineral Exploration and Geo Research Private Ltd., Kathmandu Jan 2006- Jan 2007

Provided consultation services for evaluation of mines. geologic mapping, chip/channel sampling, reserve

estimation, environmental assessment and feasibility study for mineral explorations

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EDUCATION

PhD Geology- The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) - Expected date: Dec 2013, GPA 4.0/4.0

Zn and Fe isotopic analysis to track anthropogenic contamination from lake sediment cores across US

Geochemical characterization of building aggregates in Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls

Geochemical, Geophysical and Sedimentological analysis for delineating freshwater-brackish water intrusion

from well logs of Hueco Bolson, El Paso, TX

MS Geology- The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), May 2009, GPA 3.91/4.0

Zn and Cu isotopes as Tracers of Anthropogenic Contamination in an Urban Lake Sediment Core

M.Sc. Geology- Tribhuvan University (TU) Kirtipur, Nepal - June 2005, 1st Division

Study on the Quality Assessment, Reserve Estimation and Mining Techniques of Dimension Stone of the

Kharpa Deposit, Central Nepal

OTHER RELEVANT TRAINING

Summer of Applied Geophysical Experience (SAGE), Los Alamos National Laboratory, 2010

GSA short course: Fundamental of seismic structural analysis and hydrocarbon entrapment analysis for grad

students, Cosponsored by ExxonMobil and Conoco Phillips, 2008

GSA short course: U-Pb Geochronology, Hf Isotope Geochemistry Applied to Detrital Minerals, 2010

Application of GIS/RS in resource planning and management, Tribhuvan University, 2005

AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS

SEG Foundation Travel Grant, SEG/ExxonMobil Student Education Program, Las Vegas, 2012

Bruce Davidson Award, Department of Geological Sciences, UTEP, 2012

Section winner of AAPG South West Section, USA, 2012

USGS Student Service Contract Grant, 2010-2012

George A. Krutilek Memorial Scholarship, Graduate School, UTEP 2011-2012

Elsevier Student Research Grant Award, International Association of Geochemistry, 2011

Geological Society of America Research Grant, 2009

Cotton Memorial Graduate Fellowship, Graduate School, UTEP, 2009-2010

Hunt Scholarship at Geology Department, UTEP, 2008 & 2010

First Place in Poster Presentation (2008, 2010) & Oral presentation (2009) & Second Place in Oral

Presentation (2011) at yearly Departmental Colloquium.

Merit Based Scholarships: Central Department (2001-2003), Tri-Chandra Multiple College (1998-2001)

Outstanding contribution for publication of GEOWORLD by Student s Geological Club, 2001

PUBLICATIONS

Thapalia, Anita, David M. Borrok, Peter Van Metre, Marylynn Musgrove, and Edward R. Landa. Zn and Cu

Isotopes as Tracers of Anthropogenic Contamination in a Sediment core from an urban lake. Environmental

Science & Technology, 2010, volume 44, 1544-1550.

Thapalia, Anita, David M. Borrok, Soheil Nazarian, and Jose Garibay. Assessment of Corrosion Potential of

Coarse Backfill Aggregates for Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls. Journal of the Transportation Research

Board, 2011, volume 2253, 63-72.

LEADERSHIP ROLE

Vice President: AAPG-UTEP Chapter, 2012-2013; Secretary: SEG-UTEP Chapter, 2011-2012

25th Anniversary Colloquium Organizer at UTEP, 2011; 26th Colloquium Volunteer at UTEP, 2012

Outreach Activities, Earth Science Week; Project MOVE from UTEP; Science Judge Fair 2007- 2011

Geological Society of America (GSA) Presentation Coordinator, 2007, 2008

Leadership development/Community services REIYUKAI Nepal, 2001-2003

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Life member of Geological Society of Nepal, Student member (2007 to date): GSA, AGU, EAGE, IAGC,

SACNAS, SEG, AAPG, and Sigma Gamma Epsilon Student Honors Society

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