With a Ph.D. in Rock Mechanics from Rice University, Dr. Smith has over 40 years’ experience in rock mechanics, well completions, and hydraulic fracturing. During that time Mike has fractured wells in 46 countries around the world. When he was with Amoco Production Company, he co-developed the framework for fracturing pressure analysis, which revolutionized fracturing technology. Along with worldwide consulting, he has served multiple times as a SPE Distinguished Lecturer, authored multiple chapters in the recent fracturing SPE Monograph, and developed and presented SPE short courses on Fracturing Pressure Analysis. Mike was presented the SPE Lester C. Uren Award for his contributions to hydraulic fracturing technology. Most recently, Mike became a member of the Legends of Hydraulic Fracturing group in 2018.
