Department of Geological Sciences - University of Michigan
2534 C.C. Little Bldg. - 1100 N. University Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Office: 734-764-3431 - Personal: 734-231-9070
email - http://www.umich.edu/~dwhipp
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (2003-2008)
Ph.D., Geological Sciences, Advisor: Todd A. Ehlers
Dissertation: Quantitative thermochronology and interpretation of exhumation in the central Nepalese Himalaya
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (1998-2002)
B.S., Geological Sciences; Academic minor, Physics
Research Assistant, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (2003-2008)
Developed 3D numerical modeling code used to interpret bedrock and detrital cooling age data from the Nepalese Himalaya. Supervised undergraduate laboratory assistants.
Graduate Student Instructor, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (2003-2007)
Earth Surface Processes and Soils laboratory
Geology of the Rockies, University of Michigan Camp Davis, WY
Introduction to Geology laboratory/discussion
Introduction to Oceanography laboratory
Intern, ExxonMobil Exploration Company, Houston, TX (April-July 2007)
Created 1-D subsidence history models of the Bighorn Basin, WY integrated with thermochronometer data from surrounding ranges. Presented 1D basin modeling results at an ExxonMobil field school.
Laboratory Assistant, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (2001-2003)
Predicted thermochronometer sample ages using a 3D thermal model. Webmaster: www.geowall.org. Experimented with stereo visualization software. Developed a 2D tectonic model to predict exposed surface rock types. Calculated rock surface area on geologic maps. Processed various datasets.
Bighorn Basin, MT/WY, ExxonMobil Field Course (2006,2007)
Collected thermochronometer and organic/inorganic maturity samples. Worked with a team of students to generate a hydrocarbon play map based on field observations and various datasets.
Nepalese Himalaya, Ph.D. Research (2005)
Collected thermochronometer samples and assisted in structural mapping of rocks within the Modi River valley in central Nepal.
UM Geological Sciences Field Trips, (2002-2004)
Spanish Pyrenees - Stratigraphy and structure
Central California - Metamorphic petrology
Texas/New Mexico - Carbonate sedimentology
Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Award, Rackham Graduate School, University of Michigan (2007)
Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Award, Geological Sciences, University of Michigan (2007)
Outstanding Student Paper Award, American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, Tectonophysics Section (2006)
Camp Davis Field Geologist Award, Geological Sciences, University of Michigan (2003)
Graduate Student Mentor, Geological Sciences, University of Michigan (2007-2008)
Scott Turner Award in Earth Science, Geological Sciences, University of Michigan (2004)
Modeling Tectonic and Erosional Coupling in the Greater Himalaya (~$1000)
Dalhousie Univeristy, Halifax, NS (2007)
Quantifying exhumation of the Central Nepalese Himalaya: Insights from numerical modeling and thermochronology
Whipp, D.M., Jr., T.A. Ehlers (2007)
Influence of groundwater flow on thermochronometer-derived exhumation rates in the central Nepalese Himalaya, Geology: Vol. 35, No. 9, pp. 851-854, doi:10.1130/G23788A.1
(Data repository)
Huntington, K.W., T.A. Ehlers, K.V. Hodges, D.M. Whipp, Jr. (2007)
Topography, exhumation pathway, age uncertainties, and the interpretation of thermochronometer data, Tectonics, 26, TC4012, doi:10.1029/2007TC002108
Whipp, D.M., Jr., T.A. Ehlers, A.E. Blythe, K.W. Huntington, K.V. Hodges, D.W. Burbank (2007)
Plio-Quaternary exhumation history of the central Nepalese Himalaya: 2. Thermo-kinematic and thermochronometer age prediction model, Tectonics, 26, TC3003, doi:10.1029/2006TC001991
(Companion article)
Schildgen, T., T. Ehlers, M. van Soest, D. Whipp,, K. Whipple, K. Hodges (2008)
Quantifying canyon incision and Andean Plateau surface uplift, southwest Peru: A thermochronometer and numerical modeling approach, Geophysical Research Abstracts, Vol. 10, EGU2008-A-08016
Whipp, D.M. Jr., T.A. Ehlers (2007)
Influence of topographic evolution and faulting on detrital thermochronometer ages: Application to the Nepalese Himalaya, Eos Trans. AGU, 88(52), Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract T21E-04
Whipp, D.M. Jr., T.A. Ehlers (2006)
Influence of groundwater flow on thermochronometer ages and exhumation rates: Insights from the Nepalese Himalaya, Eos Trans. AGU, 87(52), Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract T13E-07
Huntington, K.W., T.A. Ehlers, K.V. Hodges, D.M. Whipp, Jr. (2006)
Age Uncertainties, Topography, Exhumation Pathway, and the Interpretation of Erosion Rates and Exhumation Kinematics from Thermochronometer Age-Elevation Data, Eos Trans. AGU, 87(52), Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract T11D-0464
Whipp, D.M. Jr., T.A. Ehlers, A.E. Blythe, K.W. Ruhl, K.V. Hodges, D.W. Burbank (2005)
Kinematic and Erosion History of the Greater Himalayan Sequence, Central Nepal, from Integrated Thermochronology and Numerical Modeling, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, Vol. 37, No. 7, p. 346
Whipp, D.M., T.A. Ehlers, A.E. Blythe, D.W. Burbank (2004)
Constraining the Tectonic History of the Himalaya in Central Nepal with Low-Temperature Thermochronometry and Numerical Modeling, Eos Trans. AGU, 85(47), Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract T31B-1308
American Geophysical Union (2003-present)
Geological Society of America (2005-present)
Mineralogical Society of America (2005-present)
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (2006-present)
Undergraduate Research Assistant(s)
Chris Spath - Computer Science major; co-supervised with Todd Ehlers (2007-2008)
Nicholas Olds - Geology major; co-supervised with Todd Ehlers (2004)
Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) Students
Chris Spath - Computer Science major; co-supervised with Todd Ehlers (2006-2007)
UROP abstracts and presentations
Spath, C., T.A. Ehlers and D.M. Whipp (2007)
Thermal modeling, age dating and mountain erosion, University of Michigan, UROP symposium, April
Environments - Mac OS, UNIX variants, Windows
Languages - Fortran 77/90, Python, MATLAB, C, C++, shell scripting, Java, Arc Macro Language, Lotus Macro Language, Tecplot Macro Language, php, html
Software - Tecplot, Sigmaplot, 2DMove, ArcInfo, ArcGIS Desktop, RiverTools, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, ENVI, ABAQUS, ANSYS, Microsoft Office, OpenOffice, Lotus 1-2-3, Codewarrior, standard UNIX commands
Graduate - Tectonics of Oceans and Continents, Geodynamics, Earth Surface Processes and Soils, Introduction to Numerical Methods, Finite Element Analysis, Low-Temperature Thermochronology (Mineralogical Society of America short course), Orogenic Systems
Undergraduate - Natural Hazards, Mineralogy, Sedimentology, Structural Geology, Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, Paleontology, Earth Physics, Tectonophysics, Upper-level Field Course, Introductory Physics sequence, Modern Physics
University of Michigan Ski and Snowboard Team Alumni Association and Educational Foundation, Co-founder, Board of Directors (2005-present)
University of Michigan Ski and Snowboard Team, President, Co-Captain (2002)
University of Michigan Ski and Snowboard Team, Executive board (1999-2001)
Contact info:
David M. Whipp
Dept of Geological Sciences
University of Michigan
2534 C.C. Little Bldg.
1100 N. University Ave.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1005
(734) 764-3431
email
Education:
Graduate Fall 2003+
Undergraduate 1998-2002
Affiliations:
Am. Assoc. Petroleum Geologists
American Geophysical Union
Geological Society of America
Mineralogical Soc. of America
Activities:
U of M Ski Team Alumni Assoc.
U of M Ski Team
U of M Rec Sports