Roel Snieder

Roel Snieder is the W.M. Keck Distinguished Professor of Professional Development Education at the Colorado School of Mines. His primary affiliation is with the university's academic affairs division, focusing on STEM education, geophysics, and professional ethics. He holds an office in Hill Hall 206A and can be contacted at rsnieder@mines.edu.

Snieder's research spans geophysical methodologies, including seismic interferometry, Marchenko imaging, and computational geophysics. He is also deeply engaged in pedagogical innovation, emphasizing ethical practices and emotional intelligence in STEM education. His work integrates advanced mathematical approaches with practical applications in wavefield reconstruction and subsurface imaging.

Notable contributions include the development of Marchenko-based imaging techniques and the exploration of pedagogical love in academia. His books, such as The Art of Being a Scientist and The Joy of Science, reflect his commitment to fostering scientific curiosity and ethical professionalism.

His recent publications highlight advancements in compressive sensing for seismic data, energy partitioning in elastic media, and the ethical dimensions of engineering education. Snieder's interdisciplinary approach bridges geophysics with educational theory, influencing both technical and humanistic aspects of academic practice.