David Wunsch
Delaware Geological Survey
Phone: (302) 831-8258
Email: dwunsch@udel.edu
Office: 215 DE Geological Survey
Journalists: Andrea Boyle Tippett (UD Media Relations) can assist with interview requests for this expert. 302-831-1421, aboyle@udel.edu
- Researches groundwater, especially its chemistry and how it occurs (groundwater occurrence).
- Can also discuss engineering geology and geologic hazards.
- Previously served as New Hampshire's State Geologist. Wunsh has testified before Congress and served on various federal advisory committees and expert panels.
- Has worked in collaboration with Amax Coal Company, the U.S. Geological Survey, the Minerals Management Service and the U.S. Department of Energy.
- Worked on Capitol Hill as a congressional fellow (science advisor) for members of Congress. Can offer perspective on national energy and natural resources policy.
- Helped develop national data sharing programs for geological information. The resulting websites allow users to piece together information from various state geological surveys to create regional maps.
Titles:
Delaware State Geologist
Director, Delaware Geological Survey
Keywords:
geochemistry,
geology,
groundwater,
science policy,
water
