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Ken B. Anderson is a Professor in the Department of Geology at Southern Illinois University, specializing in the chemical analysis of sedimentary organic materials. His work bridges fundamental science and technological innovation with environmental applications.
Education:
- B.Sc. (1984) from University of Melbourne
- Ph.D. (1989) from University of Melbourne
Research Focus: Dr. Anderson pioneered Oxidative Hydrothermal Dissolution (OHD), a breakthrough clean coal technology converting coal to high-value products using only oxygen and water with minimal emissions. His fossil resin research deciphers ancient plant evolution through amber analysis across geological eras, while his resource forecasting models analyze historical production data to predict future energy availability. These interconnected fields demonstrate his commitment to solving energy-environment challenges through geochemical innovation.
Publication Trends: His 15 publications (1991-2009) reveal consistent expertise in organic geochemistry, with evolving emphasis from fundamental resin characterization to applied energy solutions. Key themes include analytical method development (e.g., pyrolysis-GC-MS), classification of organic materials (resinites, kerogen), and environmental applications of geochemical data.
Research Impact: He leads a research group that commercialized OHD technology through a dedicated company, demonstrating translational science from laboratory to industrial scale. His teaching portfolio includes GEOL 221 (Earth Through Time), GEOL 418 (Low-Temperature Geochemistry), and GEOL 421 (Organic Geochemistry), training next-generation geoscientists in these critical fields.
