As an Assistant Professor of Coupled Subsurface Processes, I apply my expertise and experience in geomechanics to address challenges and opportunities of coupled subsurface processes involved in both geo-energy deployment and mineral resources exploitation. I aim to contribute to the scientific and societal goals of decarbonisation, sustainability, and resilience through my research and teaching.

My research has so far concerned the application of geostatistical, geomechanical and hydrogeological principles for a broad range of geo-energy and geo-engineering applications that underpin decarbonisation. At one end of the spectrum is the geomechanical, hydrological and thermodynamic modelling and risk assessment related to geo-energy applications such as deep geothermal energy systems, geological carbon storage, aquifer thermal energy storage, and unconventional reservoir exploitation. At the other end of the spectrum is the charaterisation of rock properties and ore grade, resource evaluation, and mine design and scheduling associated with geo-engineering activities such as hard rock (metalliferous and non-metallic) and soft rock mining, and underground space engineering. 

My core research expertise is in the areas of:

• monitoring, modelling and forecasting of microseismicity associated with mining hazards,

• physics-based and probabilistic evaluation of fluid injection-induced seismicity, and 

• development of both two-way sequential coupled hydro-mechanical (HM) and fully coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical (THM) modelling frameworks for geo-engineering applications.

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Towards net-zero