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Paul Knorr

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Critical Minerals Specialist

  • Education

    • University of South Florida

      2004 - 2006
      Master of Science (MS) Geology

      Thesis on stratigraphy and sea-level change. Supplemental graduate certificate (15 cr) in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

    • University of Maryland University College

      1986 - 1987
      Associate’s Degree

      Munich Campus.

    • University of Florida

      1992 - 1994
      BS Geology

      Activities and Societies: ROTC

    • University of South Florida

      2008 - 2014
      Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Geology/Carbonate Sedimentology/Geochemistry

      Dissertation on changes in carbonate sediment production in light of ocean acidification.

  • Experience

    • US Army

      Aug 1987 - Jul 1991
      Specialist

      Airborne infantry machine gunner and team leader with 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg and in Korea with 2nd Infantry Division.

    • US Army

      Dec 1994 - Aug 1998
      Lieutenant

      168th Engineer Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, WA. Battalion Logistics Officer (S-4), Company Executive Officer, Assault and Obstacle Platoon Leader, Platoon Leader.

    • Tacoma Power

      Feb 1999 - Feb 2000
      Systems Analyst

      Client server database programmer

    • Collier County Government

      Feb 2000 - Oct 2000
      Stormwater Coordinator

    • ATC Group Services LLC

      Oct 2000 - Mar 2007
      Project Geologist

      Geologist working on soil and groundwater remediation.

    • United States Geological Survey

      Mar 2007 - Jan 2015
      Geologist

      Geologist modeling carbonate sediment production, researching ocean acidification, and implementing GIS solutions.

    • Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

      Jan 2015 - now

      Bureau lead and geology subject matter expert for critical minerals initiatives. Coordinate and develop research, operations, policy recommendations, manage competitive leasing requests, and outreach related to marine critical minerals including seafloor massive sulfides, polymetallic nodules, ferromanganese crusts, heavy mineral sands, and phosphorites. Geospatial lead for the Office of Environmental Programs. Coordinate environmental spatial analyses for U.S. offshore energy program. Delineate extent and nature of Outer Continental Shelf marine minerals; manage supply of and facilitate access to marine minerals.

      • Critical Mineral Specialist

        Mar 2021 - now

      • GIS Coordinator

        Aug 2018 - Mar 2021

      • Geologist

        Jan 2015 - Aug 2018

    • Florida Gulf Coast University

      Aug 2023 - now
      Adjunct Professor

      Teaching undergraduate geology (physical geology, marine geology).

  • Licenses & Certifications