Mike Smith, with a Ph.D. in Rock Mechanics from Rice University, has over 20 years experience in rock mechanics, well completions, and hydraulic fracturing. While with Amoco Production Company, Mike co-developed the framework for fracturing pressure analysis that revolutionized fracturing technology.

Along with worldwide consulting, Mike has served as an SPE Distinguished Lecturer, authored multiple chapters in the recent fracturing SPE Monograph, and developed and presented SPE short courses on Fracturing Pressure Analysis. Most recently, Mike was presented the SPE Lester C. Uren Award for his contributions to hydraulic fracturing technology.

To contact Michael B. Smith, Ph.D please e-mail instructor@progress-seminars.com.