Prof. em. Dr. Alan G. Green

Alan Green completed his studies at British universities before moving to Canada in 1973. After a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Earth Physics Branch, Ottawa, he became Assistant Professor of Geophysics at the University of Manitoba. In 1979, he became Section Head at the Geological Survey of Canada, Ottawa. During his 19 years in Canada, he further developed and applied seismic reflection methods in investigations of the continental crust, studies associated with nuclear waste disposal and mineral exploration in crystalline terranes.

He was Full Professor of Engineering and Environmental Geophysics at ETH between 1992 and 2013 and is now Emeritus Professor. During 1995 - 2006 and 2002 - 2006 he was a Member and President of the ETH Research Commission, respectively. He has been a member and Chairman of numerous international review committees. His research interests have included the further development of various geophysical techniques and their applications to diverse applied, engineering, and environmental issues. He has led and participated in research projects concerned with seismically active faults, unstable mountain slopes and associated microseismicity, rock glaciers, radioactive waste disposal, aquifers, landfills, overdeepened river valleys, and archeology. His extensive field investigations were conducted throughout Canada, including the Arctic Ocean, USA, New Zealand, Switzerland, Austria, Egypt, and Botswana.

Alan Green has co-authored more than 210 publications in top international journals and nearly 100 contributions to conference proceedings volumes. One journal paper received the "2004 Best Paper in Geophysics Award", two others received "Honorable Mention for Best Paper in Geophysics Award", and another received  "Best Paper in 10 Years Award in the Journal of Geophysics and Engineering". Among the other awards he has received are: Honorary Doctoral Degree from the University of Uppsala, Medal of the University of Helsinki, Membership of Academia Europaea, Honorary Professor at the China University of Geosciences, Honorary President of the International Lithosphere Programme, Mueller Medal of the European Geoscience Union, and Distinguished Achievement Award of the Society of Exploration Geophysics. He is currently a consultant for radioactive waste disposal in Switzerland.