Dr. Dario Grana, (M.S. and Ph.D., Geophysics, Stanford University)
Department of Geology and Geophysics
SER Professor of Geology and Geophysics and Wyoming Excellence Chair.
Dr. Dario Grana, (M.S. and Ph.D., Geophysics, Stanford University), SER Professor of Geology and Geophysics and Wyoming Excellence Chair.
Grana is not only a distinguished UW faculty member, but also serves as the director of the Bayesian Learning Consortium and holds the title of Nielson Faculty Fellow. The fellowship recognizes his exceptional contributions to advancing energy research, education and stewardship.
Grana received an M.S. in mathematics from the University of Pavia (Italy) in 2005, followed by a Ph.D. in geophysics from Stanford University in 2013.
A widely respected scholar in his field, he has written the influential publications “Seismic Reflections of Rock Properties” and “Seismic Reservoir Modeling.” His extensive research includes more than 100 papers in peer-reviewed journals.
Throughout his career, Grana’s contributions to geophysics and teaching have been acknowledged through numerous prestigious accolades, includingthe 2016 SEG Karcher Award, the 2017 EAGE Van Weelden Award, the 2022 SEG Outstanding Educator Award, and the 2025 IAMG Felix Chayes Award in Mathematical Geoscience.
Dr. Grana currently teaches four classes at the University of Wyoming: exploration geoscience, mathematical methods for geoscience, geophysical inverse theory, and rock physics.
