Porous Media Lab

Exploring the unseen, from the microscopic to the field scale, we explore dynamics of porous materials in the Earth system and beyond using combined experimentation and simulation.

What we do

The Porous Media Lab stands at the forefront of research on complex flow and reactive transport processes in porous materials, covering diverse length scales. By uniquely integrating cutting-edge experimental methods with real-time imaging and advanced numerical modelling, our lab is at the forefront of studies in geosciences, as well as extending our research into engineering, biological, and medical applications related to porous materials.

Our diverse projects include groundwater remediation, solute and pathogen transport in unsaturated flows, particle clogging and biomass growth in the subsurface environment and applications beyond geosciences such as swelling particles, ink penetration into paper, moisture absorption in products, and flow and transport in human bones.

‘Structures of Strength’ interdisciplinary platform

'Structures of Strength' (SoS) is a highly interdisciplinary nexus, uniting scientists from diverse, previously siloed fields to explore porous materials. This distinctive platform offers: 

  • A vibrant network for researchers (from over 15 distinct fields), fostering connections among those with complementary expertise in porous materials 

  • Opportunities for interdisciplinary and innovative collaborations designed to drive impactful discoveries 

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