Jens Birkholzer
Birkholzer was nominated for his distinguished contributions to the geosciences through such avenues as publications, applied research, teaching, administration of geological programs, contributing to the public awareness of geology, leadership of professional organizations, and taking on editorial, bibliographic, and library responsibilities.
Susan Hubbard, Earth & Environmental Sciences Area Director offered these words of recognition, “Jens is recognized for his transformative scientific contributions associated with prediction of subsurface multiphase fluid, solute, and heat transport, and to the impact that his developments have had on informing U.S. decisions and regulations associated with nuclear waste disposal, carbon sequestration, and the environmental consequences of hydraulic fracturing.”