VICTORIA, BC, February 23, 2017 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Dr. Melvyn Best has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
An award-winning geophysicist distinguished by the Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists, Dr. Best brings with him more than 45 years of experience in his field. In his career, he has worked in both research and academic capacities, where he has demonstrated an expertise in all areas of earth and ocean sciences, geology, geophysics and theoretical physics. Today, he demonstrates his skillset as the owner and geophysical consultant for Bemex Consulting International, which he established in 1997. Dr. Best simultaneously served as an environmental geophysicist for Lockheed Martin for several years and previously was senior research scientist and director of the Pacific Geoscience Centre at the Geological Survey of Canada, geophysical advisor for Teknica Resource Development Ltd., and head of non-seismic research for the Royal Dutch Shell Exploration and Production Laboratory. Additionally, Dr. Best has excelled in his work as an adjunct professor of geology and geophysics at the University of Calgary, adjunct professor of earth and ocean sciences at the University of Victoria, and visiting lecturer and research associate for the physics department at McGIll University. Although he has stepped away from his teaching responsibilities in recent years, Dr. Best continues to speak at seminars and workshops at universities around the country.
Dr. Best's interest in geology began at age four - he loved the outdoors, rocks and minerals. Later, he realized that combining his love of the outdoors with his interests and skills would be the key to a successful career and enjoyable life. To prepare for his career, he earned a Ph.D. in theoretical physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1970, a Master of Science in physics from the University of British Columbia in 1966 and a Bachelor of Science in mathematics and physics from the University of British Columbia in 1965. To further support his foundation of knowledge, Dr. Best pursued and achieved certification by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta and the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia. As he progressed in his career, Dr. Best established his reputation of excellence through his professional memberships with the Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists, the Environmental and Engineering Geophysical Society, and his involvement with the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.
To share his expertise with his industry, Dr. Best has authored several resource texts, including "Resistivity Mapping and Electromagnetic Imaging," chapter 200 for "Mineral Resources, Origin, Exploration and Exploitation, Volume II in Treatise on Geophysics," and "Development and Exploitation Scale Geophysics." As he looks to the future, Dr. Best intends to continue in his work with Bemex Consulting International while taking on new speaking and lecturing opportunities as they arise.
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