Research Interests
- Development of shallow and deep geothermal systems
- Geo-mechanical aspects of shale energy and geological carbon sequestration
- Sensors and sensing for earthen infrastructures and intelligent compaction of geo-material
- Behavior of unsaturated soils/rocks under non-isothermal conditions
- Effects of coupled Thermal-Hydrological-Mechanical-Chemical (THMC) process on fracture response
- Application of electrokinetics in subsurface energy (e.g. electrically enhanced oil recovery)
- Physical and mechanical characterization of extraterrestrial (e.g. Martian, Lunar) regolith
Example Project
Evaluation of hydro-shearing impact on the fracture response, and suitability of proppants to sustain the fracture permeability under EGS conditions
Example Project
Evaluating variation of mechanical properties, pore structure, and permeability of reservoir rocks during geological CO2 sequestration
Example Project
Implementing sensors and sensing systems in subsurface and intelligent compaction of geo-materials