B.Eng., M.Sc. (Memorial), PhD (Queen's), P.Eng.

• University Research Profrssor (https://www.mun.ca/honours/research-awards/internal-research-awards/university-research-professor/)

Contact Information

Ph: 709-864-8955
Em: sdbutt[at]mun.ca
Office: EN2110D

Expertise

• Natural Resources Engineering and Geology
• Drilling and Mining Technology Development.

Research Interests

Technology development, optimization and commercialization; drilling penetration mechanisms, drill string dynamics and well control; near well bore geomechanics and stability; salt rheology and experimental characterization; mining ground control and subsidence.

Personal Profile

Prof. Stephen Butt is engaged in the sustainable development of natural resource industries through teaching, research and industry collaboration. He was a faculty member at Dalhousie University from 1996 to 2006 and at Memorial University since 2006 where he has been focused on technology development and optimization, reducing environmental footprint, and the training of highly qualified personnel and industry professionals. He has held research funding of $6.5M CAD as Principal Investigator and another $13.5M CAD as Co-Investigator, supervised ~120 Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP), published ~260 articles and proceedings, and holds several patents. He has been Mining Program Chair at Dalhousie University, Associate Dean (Graduate) and Process Engineering Chair at Memorial, and is a Consulting Mining Engineer with MineTech International Ltd. in Halifax, NS.

Honours/Awards/Accreditation

• Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Canada Region Service Award, 2024
• University Research Professor, Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2023
• Deans Research Award for Outstanding Research, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, 2023
• Canadian Society of Chemical Engineers (CSChE) Award in Design and Industrial Practice, 2022
• Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Canada Region Drilling Engineering Award, 2016
• Memorial University of Newfoundland, Vice-President Research Highlight “King of the Drill”, 2015
• Administrative Service Award, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, 2014