About
Prof. Eugene C. Rankey is a Professor at The University of Kansas specializing in sedimentology and marine geology, with research focused on tropical marine and nearshore sedimentary systems including carbonate ramps, atolls, and global change impacts. His field studies span the Pacific, Southeast Asia, and Caribbean regions.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Geology, University of Kansas, 1996
- M.S. in Geological Sciences, University of Tennessee, 1993
- B.S. in Geology, Augustana College, 1991
His research integrates field observations of waves, tides, and biota with numerical modeling to analyze surface processes and geomorphic forms in shallow marine environments. He examines modern systems to develop testable models for ancient carbonate deposits in the stratigraphic record, applying seismic data interpretation and remote sensing techniques across global field sites from Kiribati to the Bahamas.
Awards:
- Outstanding Poster, 2017 AAPG/SEPM Annual Conference and Exhibition
- Honorable Mention, Outstanding Paper Award, Journal of Sedimentary Research (2012)
- Distinguished Lecturer, American Association of Petroleum Geologists (2008-2009)
- Outstanding Paper Award, Journal of Sedimentary Research (2002)
Prof. Rankey teaches courses in carbonate depositional systems, oceanography, and seismic interpretation. Information regarding student advising, research grants, and laboratory facilities was not provided in the source text.
