Mark David Zoback

Background

Zoback, Mark David was born on April 13, 1948 in New York City. Son of Larry and Minnie Zoback.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Arizona, 1969; Master of Science, Stanford University, 1973; Doctor of Philosophy, Stanford University, 1975.

Career

Geophysicist, Amoco Production Company, Fort Worth, Texas, 1969-1971; research geophysicist, United States Geological Survey, Menlo Park, California, 1975-1984; professor geophysics, Stanford (California) U., since 1984; chair department, Stanford (California) U., since 1992. Chair coordinator committee Continental Science Drilling, since 1990. Consultant in field.

Achievements

• Mark David Zoback has been listed as a noteworthy Geophysicist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, Geological Society American. Member American Geophysical Union (president techondophysics section 1989-1990).

Connections

Married Mary Lou Chetlain, September 15, 1973. Children: Eli Matthew, Megan Lacey.

Father:

Larry Zoback

Mother:

Minnie Zoback

Spouse:

Mary Lou Chetlain

child:

Eli Matthew Zoback

child:

Megan Lacey Zoback