Prof. dr. Chris Spiers

Earth Simulation Lab
Princetonlaan 4
Kamer 0.02
3584 CB Utrecht

Prof. dr. Chris Spiers

Emeritus Professor
Experimental rock deformation
+31 30 253 4972
c.j.spiers@uu.nl

Activities

2018

Integrating Acoustic Measurements and Microstructural Analysis to Assess The In-situ State of Stress of Sandstone ReservoirsSpiers, C. J. (Presenter)
15 Mar 201816 Mar 2018
, NAC 14

2017

Effects of fluid-rock interaction on rock and fault mechanics in the Earth’s upper crustSpiers, C. (Invited speaker)
7 Dec 2017
, Assemblée Générale annuelle du CFMR 2017 Conférence Jean Mandel
Experimental investigation of reaction-driven stress development during mineral carbonation: Implications for approaches to in-situ peridotite carbonationSpiers, C. (Invited speaker)
15 Nov 2017
, United States National Academies Webinar on Subsurface Geological Capture and Storage of CO2
Stress-strain-sorption phenomena in coals and shales: Implications for unconventional gas production and CO2 storageSpiers, C. (Invited speaker)
16 Oct 201717 Oct 2017
, 4th Unconventional Geomechanics Conference
Frictional behaviour and seismogenic potential of faults in limestones and marblesSpiers, C. (Invited speaker)
15 Oct 2017
, Project 111: China JinPing Underground Laboratory (CJPL)
Effects of THMC processes on rock and fault behavior under upper crustal conditionsSpiers, C. (Invited speaker)
5 Jul 20177 Jul 2017
, GeoProc 2017, International Conference on Coupled THMC Processes in Geosystems
Effects of fluid-rock interaction on rock and fault behavior under in-situ conditionsSpiers, C. (Invited speaker)
14 Jun 2017
, Shell Global Geommechanics Meeting
Louis Néel Medal Lecture, Effects of fluids on rock deformation and fault slip: From nature to societal impactSpiers, C. (Invited speaker)
25 Apr 2017
, European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2017

2016

Faults, fluids and friction: Integrating experimental, microphysical and observational approachesSpiers, C. (Invited speaker)
6 Aug 20167 Aug 2016
, Workshop on Faulting and Earthquake Dynamics
How fluid-rock interactions control fault friction and healing behaviourSpiers, C. (Invited speaker)
31 Jul 20165 Aug 2016
, Asia and Oceania Geosciences Society 13th Annual Meeting
Effects of fluids on fault friction and healing behaviour: Integrating experimental, microphysical and observational approachesSpiers, C. (Invited speaker)
26 Jul 201627 Jul 2016
, Geological Survey of Japan: Invited Presentation
Influence of fluid-rock interactions on crustal fault friction, slip stability and healingSpiers, C. (Invited speaker)
19 Jul 201622 Jul 2016
, International Symposium on Crustal Dynammics 2016

2015

Invited Keynote Lecture: Effects of fluid-rock interaction on rock and fault behavior under in-situ conditionsSpiers, C. (Keynote speaker)
2 Dec 20154 Dec 2015
, W(H)YDOC International Workshop in Geomechanics
Invited talk: Rumblings up North: Understanding the origins of subsidence and seismicity in the Groningen GasfieldSpiers, C. (Invited speaker)
20 Nov 2015
, Friday Earth Sciences Talk
Energy and Resources Seminar: Sustainable Use of the SubsurfaceSpiers, C. (Invited speaker)
10 Nov 2015
Invited talk: Future Energy and (Geo)ResourcesSpiers, C. (Invited speaker)
27 Oct 2015
, International Conference on Sustainability
Modeling Fault FrictionSpiers, C. (Organiser)
16 Sept 201517 Sept 2015
Shell Centennial Conference Amsterdam “Rock and Fluid Physics: Academic and Industrial Perspectives” Spiers, C. (Participant)
15 Sept 201518 Sept 2015
Invited Keynote: Microstructures and rheology in laboratory experiments and what it all means for interpreting and modelling natural deformationSpiers, C. (Invited speaker)
7 Sept 201511 Sept 2015
, 20th International Conference on Deformation Mechanisms, Rheology & Tectonics
Invited Keynote: Effects of fluids on fault friction and healing behaviour: Integrating experimental, microphysical and observational approachesSpiers, C. (Invited speaker)
6 Sept 201511 Sept 2015
, 11th EURO-conference on Rock Physics and Geomechanics
Invited Keynote Lecture: Physical and chemical effects of fluids on rock and fault systems and implications for geological storageSpiers, C. (Invited speaker)
17 Aug 201522 Aug 2015
, Gordon Research Conference on Rock Deformation
Utrecht University Strategic Theme Sustainability: Urban Futures: Climate and ResourcesSpiers, C. (Invited speaker)
10 Jun 2015
Invited talk: Earth Materials Research at UU: Links with the porous media themeSpiers, C. (Invited speaker)
1 Jun 2015
, Voorjaarsconferentie Strategische Alliantie
Invited talk: Crustbuster: How minerals control crustal rock and fault mechanicsSpiers, C. (Invited speaker)
21 Apr 2015
, UAV Symposium 2015 on “Mineralogy”
European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2015Spiers, C. (Participant)
14 Apr 2015
Kick-off Symposium of The Darcy CenterSpiers, C. (Participant)
10 Apr 2015
International workshop on experimental studies Groningen GasfieldSpiers, C. (Invited speaker)
10 Feb 201511 Feb 2015
Nationaal kennisprogramma effecten mijnbouw (External organisation)Spiers, C. (Member)
2015

2014

ULTimateCO2 3rd General AssemblySpiers, C. (Participant)
4 Nov 20146 Nov 2014
Invited seminar: Mechanical behaviour of rocks and faults under CO2 storage conditions: Effects of fluid-rock interactionSpiers, C. (Invited speaker)
8 Oct 2014
EPOS 9th Inter-Activity Preparatory Council (IAPC)& 4rd Board of Governmental Representatives (BGR)meetingsSpiers, C. (Participant)
29 Sept 20141 Oct 2014
Pulp friction: How water weakens and destabilizes faults in the seismogenic zoneSpiers, C. (Invited speaker)
2 Jul 2014
8th EPOS Inter-Activity Preparatory Council (IAPC)meetingSpiers, C. (Participant)
24 Jun 201425 Jun 2014
7th Dutch CCS Symposium: CATO2 resultsSpiers, C. (Member of programme committee)
19 Jun 201420 Jun 2014
12th Nederlands Aardwetenschappelijk CongresSpiers, C. (Participant)
8 Apr 20149 Apr 2014
EPOS 7th Inter-Activity Preparatory Council (IAPC)& 3rd Board of Governmental Representatives (BGR)meetingsSpiers, C. (Participant)
18 Mar 201419 Mar 2014
Invited seminar: Pulp friction: How water weakens and destabilizes faults in the seismogenic zoneSpiers, C. (Invited speaker)
4 Mar 2014
Research activities at the HPT Lab: Topics, tools and systems of interest in the context of geo-resources and sustainabilitySpiers, C. (Keynote speaker)
6 Feb 2014
, Sustainability Symposium