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David Benson is a Professor in the Department of Geology and Geological Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. His research focuses on hydrology, fractional calculus, numerical methods, and mixing-limited chemical reactions in porous media. He holds a Ph.D. in Hydrogeology from the University of Nevada, Reno (1998), an M.Sc. in Geologic Sciences from San Diego State University (1992), and a B.S. in Geology from New Mexico State University (1985).
His research interests include Lagrangian simulation techniques, self-similar random fields, and the application of fractional calculus to hydrologic modeling. Benson is particularly known for advancing particle-tracking methods to model reactive transport and mixing processes in subsurface environments. His work bridges theoretical developments with practical applications in environmental engineering and groundwater systems.
He teaches courses such as GEGN 581 (Analytical Hydrology), GEGN 470 (Groundwater Engineering Design), and GEGN 583 (Mathematical Modeling of Groundwater Systems). His recent publications emphasize parallelization of numerical algorithms, optimization of particle-tracking simulations, and addressing computational challenges in reactive transport modeling.
Benson’s contributions to the field include foundational studies on the accuracy of mass-transfer algorithms, the role of mixing in chemical reactions, and the development of computational frameworks for heterogeneous aquifers. His work has been published in journals like Advances in Water Resources and Water Resources Research, reflecting his focus on both methodological innovation and real-world environmental challenges.
