Richard Elmore is an accomplished geologist with a PhD from the University of Michigan and a Master's degree from Duke University. He earned his B.A. in Geology from Earlham College. With over two decades in higher education, Dr. Elmore is the Director of the ConocoPhillips School of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Oklahoma, where he contributes his extensive expertise in geology.

Dr. Elmore’s reputation and career are marked by his experience in teaching and research in the field of geology. His work broadly covers sedimentology, stratigraphy, and geochronology. Dr. Elmore possesses a vast skill set in both the scientific drilling program and marine seismic exploration. His innovative geological research contributions earned him numerous accolades and have been published in high profile scientific journals.

Dr. Elmore has a profound interest in the educational betterment of geology and geophysics students. He has been teaching the subjects for over two decades and has taken it upon himself to encourage budding scholars in the field. Dr. Elmore’s focus on educating future geologists and geophysicists, along with his extensive research credentials in the field of geology, make him a valuable addition to the academic community.