Thomas N. Ambrose is a class of 1951 Rutgers Alumni who is notably also a World War 2 Veteran. Thomas continued his higher education at Rutgers and obtained a Master of Science in Geology. Upon graduating, he began working as a geologist for a major oil company which was located in the Financial District of lower Manhattan. As he continued his geological field work, he began to concentrate his studies more on foreign landscapes and locations. As a result, he became a global exploration geologist. It’s fascinating that he has resided in about 6 countries for his work and has visited approximately 128 countries so far! Some of these countries include Cuba, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Ecuador, Trinidad, Indonesia, and Singapore. While staying at these locations, he conducted oil research and had done detailed studies about the South China Sea.
His adventurous spirit led him to accomplish several more milestones in his career as a global geologist—one being drilling deep oil wells in Cuba. Apart from his geological successes, he also made contributions to protect natural reserves such as the Chiribiquete National Park (Colombia).
Thomas isn’t only a global geologist making discoveries day by day—he recently turned 98 years old on February 14th, 2024. He is a joyful person who is fond of cats, especially ocelots which he had as a pet during his stay in Colombia. Outdoor activities and exploring diverse landscapes are things he finds pleasure in. Although he may be retired, he wants everyone to know, “I’m still alive and kicken!”