DR. JOHN JENSON ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, HYDROGEOLOGY

EDUCATION
Ph.D. Geology (minor civil engineering)
Oregon State University
M.A. Economics
University of Michigan
B.S. U.S. Air Force Academy

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND RESEARCH INTERESTS
Dr. Jenson leads WERI’s graduate research program in island karst hydrology and aquifer modeling. Current projects include hydrogeologic mapping and construction of a model of the Northern Guam Lens Aquifer. Dr. Jenson also collaborates with local colleagues on groundwater research in Micronesia and with mainland colleagues on the hydrology and stability of continental ice sheets. He teaches graduate courses in principles of hydrogeology and specialized topics including karst and island hydrogeology.