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VISTA professor Bjørn Ursin wins the ERASMUS Award 2008
Award for Lifetime Contribution. The Desiderius Erasmus Award is presented to a member of the Association in recognition of his/her outstanding and lasting achievements in the field of resource exploration and development.
BJØRN URSIN has been at the forefront of geophysical research, education and geo-industry for more than 30 years. His unique style, and innovative and consistent approaches to geophysics have resulted in new insights and supported technological breakthroughs for seismic acquisition, processing and interpretation.
These achievements have not only shaped geophysical technology but more importantly inspired geophysicists to a new way of thinking and to a deeper understanding of geophysics. His background from industry has ensured that his academic activities are well grounded and relevant to exploration geophysics.
Bjørn has authored or co-authored over 100 papers in international journals. He has always actively searched for international cooperation and has served EAGE as Editor-in-Chief of Geophysical Prospecting as well as in several committees over the years.
Rome, Monday 9 June 2008
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