Robb Gillespie
Assistant Professor
Sedimentology, Petroleum Geology, Geomorphology

3341 Rood Hall
Office Phone (269) 387-5364
FAX (269) 387-5513
robb.gillespie@wmich.edu

Ph.D. and M.A., State Univeristy of New York Binghamton
B.Sc., University of Wisconsin, Madison

Eventually, I settled into subsurface sedimentology doing petroleum geology during the 1980’s - 90’s. I worked for both major and independent oil companies in exploration, development and research roles in domestic onshore, offshore and international arenas.

My research activities revolved around the application of sedimentary geology to computer-driven basin analysis programs in an attempt to integrate the latest in research thinking with company-wide exploration efforts. This led to better predictions and a more accurate delineation of oil and gas reserves.

I was also involved in developing outcrop-logging techniques in an effort to use observable turbidite sequences as analogs to the sub-surface data being collected from the newly emerging Gulf of Mexico deep-water play. This eventually led to a more thorough understanding and insightful visualization of these never-before considered reservoirs.

Currently, my main interest is in the application of conventional, oil field reservoir characterization methodology to the dolomitized oil and gas reservoirs within the Michigan Basin. I am also reverting to the beginnings of my geological career as I start to study the glacial landscapes of the southeast Georgian Bay area of Ontario, Canada.