Specialties: Rock Mechanics, hydraulic fracturing, geology, hydrology, speleology, blasting, tunneling, extensive Geomechanics field/lab testing and instrumentation, Earth dams, embankment dam, statistics, statistical analysis, mining, sampling, ASTM standards - Rock/Soil/corrosion/, GeoExploration planning, some electrical engineering, core drilling, slope stability, erosion, tunneling, ground support, ASTM and ISRM standards, structural geologyBallroom, latin, swing and country dancing; underground mapping, wilderness survival; mountain oriented first aid, rock climbing instructor; snow slides;