Howard E. Harper

Dr. Howard E. Harper is a Lecturer in Geosciences at the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, The University of Texas at Dallas. He holds a PhD in Geology from Harvard University (1977) and has extensive academic and professional experience in sedimentary geology and related disciplines.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Geology, Harvard University, 1977
• MS in Geology/Statistics, Louisiana State University, 1974
• BS in Geology, The Ohio State University, 1971

Dr. Harper's research focuses on stratigraphy, including general, sequence, and biostratigraphy; clastic depositional systems across terrestrial to deep-water environments; sedimentology with emphasis on fluid dynamics and sedimentary structures; and micropaleontology, particularly Cenozoic diatoms and calcareous nannofossils. His work bridges geological processes with paleoenvironmental reconstruction.

While no publications are listed, his expertise spans key areas in sedimentary geology and Earth history, with strong methodological foundations in both geological and statistical analysis.

He has held significant professional appointments, including:

• Executive Director, SEPM Society for Sedimentary Geology (2001–Present)
• Board Member, GeoScienceWorld (2021–2023)

Dr. Harper contributes to academic leadership and dissemination in the geosciences community. He advises on professional development and scholarly communication through his roles, though no formal student advising is mentioned. There is no mention of research grants or funded projects in the available text.

He is actively involved in the geoscience community through leadership in professional societies and academic outreach.