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KU scientist elected fellow of national geology organization

Marios Sophocleous

LAWRENCE — A senior scientist at the Kansas Geological Survey, based at the University of Kansas, has been named a fellow of one of the world’s largest geological societies.

Marios Sophocleous was elected a fellow of the Geological Society of America, an association of nearly 20,000 members in 85 countries that promotes the geosciences and provides a forum for diverse ideas. Sophocleous was presented with the fellowship at the society’s annual meeting in late October in Denver.

Geological Society of America fellows are chosen for their contributions to the advancement of the geosciences through publications, presentations, leadership in professional organizations, teaching and promotion of scientific advances to the public.

A hydrogeologist, Sophocleous specializes in groundwater sustainability issues. His expertise includes the interaction between surface water and groundwater, water management resources, modeling recharge in Kansas aquifers and the movement of groundwater and contaminants. He has been author, editor or contributor to more than 200 publications and is editor of the Journal of Hydrology.

“Marios Sophocleous is recognized for his world-class research and leadership in areas of groundwater resource sustainability and recharge and for his extraordinary record of service to the profession of hydrogeology,” said Frank W. Schwartz, a society fellow and professor of geology at Ohio State University.

Sophocleous has been at the Kansas Geological Survey since 1978 and is an adjunct professor of geology at KU.

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