Background
Roper, Paul James was born on June 29, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan, United States.
Roper, Paul James was born on June 29, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Geology, University of Michigan, 1962; Master of Science in Geology, U. Nebraska, 1964; Doctor of Philosophy, U. North Carolina, 1970.
Assistant professor, Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania, 1969-1976;
associate professor, U. S.W. Louisiana, Lafayette, 1977-1978;
production geologist, Superior Oil Corporation, Lafayette, 1978-1980;
exploration geologist, Ramco Exploration, Lafayette, 1980-1981;
president, Chief Executive Officer, Aalpha Exploration Company, Lafayette, 1981-1983;
exploration geologist, Celeron Oil & Gas, Lafayette, 1983-1985;
private practice consultant, Lafayette and Houston, Texas, since 1985. Visiting lecturer and professor of University Wisconsin, Oshkosh, 1976-1977. International consultant Tng.Cons.
International, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, since 1986. Consultant North Anna Nuclear Power Station, Virginia, others.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Association of University Professors, American Association Petroleum Geologists, American Geological Institute, Geological Society American, Society Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers, Houston Geol.Soc., Lafayette Geological Society.
Son of George and Mary (Komjathy) R.