Keith (Alex) Nolte
About Keith (Alex) Nolte
Keith (Alex) Nolte is a geophysicist currently working at ExxonMobil. He holds a PhD in Geology/Geophysics from The University of Kansas and has presented research at notable conferences.
Title and Current Role
Keith (Alex) Nolte currently holds the position of Geophysicist at ExxonMobil. He has been with the company since 2020 and is based in Houston, Texas, United States. His work involves applying geophysical principles to support oil and gas exploration and production.
Educational Background
Keith (Alex) Nolte has an extensive educational background in Geophysics and Geology, all achieved at The University of Kansas. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Geology/Geophysics from 2017 to 2021. Before his doctorate, he obtained a Master of Science (MS) in Geology/Geophysics from 2015 to 2017. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in both Geology/Geophysics and Physics, earned between 2011 and 2015.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before joining ExxonMobil, Keith (Alex) Nolte worked in various capacities at The University of Kansas. He served as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2017 to 2020 and as a Graduate Teaching Assistant from 2016 to 2020. He also had a position as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Kansas Geological Survey from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he interned at Raymond Oil Co in Wichita, KS, for three months in 2013.
Research and Publications
Keith (Alex) Nolte has made significant contributions to the field of geophysics through his research. He has presented his work on induced seismicity and enhanced oil recovery at the American Geophysical Union’s annual conference and the Department of Energy’s NETL technology review annual meeting. His research focuses on cost-effective monitoring techniques in induced seismicity and has been accepted for publication with Science Advances.