James Strasen

Scientific Writer, Geologist, Project Manager, and Novelist


James Strasen is a Ph.D. geologist with 25 years of experience in the energy industry with Unocal and BP, both in technical and managerial roles in Gulf Coast and West Coast positions. He directed corporate energy planning for BP in London and Singapore. He also holds an MBA from MIT in international finance. He analyzed petrography for clients to determine depositional environments. He is lead author of several manuscripts published in international peer-reviewed geoscience journals.


Selected Scientific Writing Work

This is a selection of peer-reviewed published scientific journal papers.

Satellite Research Journal Article

Sunspot Research Journal Article

Eolian Research Journal Article

Novel Series Writen Under My Pen Name 'Ryder Hawke'


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