Thomas Etzel
About Thomas Etzel
Thomas Etzel is a Geoscientist at ExxonMobil with a Ph.D. in Geology from The University of Texas at Austin and extensive experience in both academic and industry roles.
Professional Experience at ExxonMobil
Thomas Etzel is currently employed as a Geoscientist at ExxonMobil. He began his role in 2020. In addition to this, Etzel gained experience at ExxonMobil as a Geoscience Intern for 3 months in 2019. His work focuses on geological and earth science related projects pertinent to ExxonMobil's operations.
Research and Teaching Roles at The University of Texas at Austin
Thomas Etzel worked at The University of Texas at Austin as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2017 to 2020. In this role, he engaged in rigorous research activities. Prior to this, he also served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant from 2015 to 2017, where he was responsible for assisting in the instruction of geology courses, mentoring students, and supporting academic activities in the department.
Geology Internship at Freeport-McMoRan
In 2013, Thomas Etzel worked as a Geology Intern at Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. This position, which was based at the Henderson Mine in Empire, CO, lasted for 3 months. During this internship, Etzel gained practical experience in geological operations and mining activities.
Research Assistant at Energy & Geoscience Institute
From 2012 to 2015, Thomas Etzel was a Research Assistant at the Energy & Geoscience Institute. In this capacity, he was involved in various research projects related to geosciences. This role allowed him to develop a deeper understanding of geological research methodologies and technologies.
Educational Background in Geology
Thomas Etzel completed his educational journey in geology and earth sciences from prestigious institutions. He holds a Ph.D. in Geology/Earth Science from The University of Texas at Austin, which he attained from 2015 to 2020. He also earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Geology from the University of Utah between 2012 and 2015, and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Geology from the same institution, which he completed from 2008 to 2012.