Will Gosnold

Will Gosnold is a Professor in the Department of Geology & Geological Engineering at the University of North Dakota. His work spans geothermal energy, terrestrial heat flow, structural geology, and climate change research.

• Education: BA in Physics (West Georgia, 1971), PhD in Geophysics (Southern Methodist University, 1976)

Research Interests focus on geothermal energy systems, sedimentary basin thermal analysis, and climate change impacts on subsurface heat flow. He has pioneered methods to integrate oil and gas industry data for geothermal resource assessment and developed conceptual models for geologic thermal storage.

Article Trends show a strong emphasis on enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) in sedimentary basins, heat flow corrections for climate change effects, and cross-disciplinary applications of geothermal energy in fossil fuel infrastructure. His work also includes technical drilling fluid innovations and large-scale thermal modeling.

Labs & Projects include the UND-CLR binary geothermal power plant and collaborations with institutions like the International Heat Flow Commission. He has conducted fieldwork in the Williston Basin, Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin, and Michigan/Illinois Basins.