Dr. Shier received his BA in Geology from Rice University in 1961 and his Ph. D. in Geology from Florida State University in 1965.

Dr. Shier was employed Shell Oil Company as a geologist and subsequently by Scientific Software Corporation as a geologist and petrophysicist specializing in recalibration of log data. In 1989 Dr. Shier became president of Energy Data Services and started acquiring and enhancing Alaska digital well log data for local operators. Since 2001 this work has continued as a Consultant.

Shier, D.E., 2004, Well Log Normalization: Methods and Guidelines: Petrophysics, v. 45, no. 3, p. 268-280.

Shier, D.E., 1999, Course notes for Well Log Normalization Work Shop: Published privately by Energy Data Services, Golden, Colorado.

Shier, D.E., 1997, A comparison of log response between logging companies and different vintages of tools: The Log Analyst, v. 38, no. 3, p. 47-61.

Shier, D.E., and D.M. Sponable, 1997, Correcting drift in GNT neutron log data from West Texas: The Log Analyst, v. 38, no. 3, p. 16-19.

Shier, D.E., 1989, Reconaissance mapping of stratigraphic traps in sandstones: depositional energy and diagenetic maps: The Log Analyst, v. 30, no. 4, p. 225-242.