Our research combines an array of approaches, including laboratory and field experiments, computational modeling, and analytical solutions, to understand the mechanical behavior of rocks and fractures under geoenvironmental (e.g., geo-stress, high temperature, high pressure) and anthropogenic conditions (e.g., hydro-fracturing, human excavation). We recently put some emphasis on the application of machine learning in geosciences and geotechnics, as well as on the analysis of the coupled thermal–hydrological–mechanical–chemical (THMC) processes in fractured rocks and clay formations with applications for underground energy storage, nuclear waste disposal, and geothermal energy extraction.
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• For PhD Students 

We welcome qualified PhD applicants who are interested in our research areas to join our group. Please contact us via email before Online application. Note that most positions are only open to UK home students. For international students, please mention your funding sources when emailing us. 

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NEW PhD Projects (start in Oct 2023): 

1. Spatiotemporal Evolution of Excavation-Disturbed Zones in Fractured Geological/Rock Media Link

2. Sustainable Rock Reinforcement for Green Infrastructure Link

 

• For Postdoc and Visiting Scholars

We are also keen on research collaborations (e.g., applications for research projects/grants, Marie Curie Fellowship, Newton Postdoc Fellowship, etc.) - please contact us if you are interested.

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