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Rock Mechanics and Geomechanics
for subsurface engineering and green renewable energy
The Rock Mechanics and Geomechancis (RMGE) Team focuses on understanding how rocks and fractures behave under complex subsurface conditions. Our work combines laboratory testing, field investigations, and advanced computational modelling to study the mechanical and hydraulic responses of geological materials—particularly under conditions relevant to deep subsurface applications. A central theme of our research is the investigation of coupled thermal–hydrological–mechanical–chemical (THMC) processes in fractured rocks and clay-rich formations. These processes are critical to a range of low-carbon and renewable energy technologies, including geological disposal of radioactive waste, geothermal energy systems, and subsurface energy storage solutions.
Our team works at multiple spatial and temporal scales, from micrometre-scale mineral interfaces to large-scale rock mass behaviour, to develop predictive models and experimental insights that can inform engineering design and policy. We are also exploring new directions in fracture shaping and evolution, which offer important implications for permeability control, fracture reactivation, and long-term geotechnical stability. Through our interdisciplinary approach, we aim to contribute to the safe and sustainable utilisation of the subsurface to support the global energy transition.

 
 
 
 
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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 the Online application

NEW PhD Projects (start in 2026): 

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  • For Postdoc and Visiting Scholars
We are also keen on research collaborations (e.g., applications for research projects/grants, Marie Curie FellowshipNewton Postdoc Fellowship, etc.) - please contact us if you are interested.
Update to 2025/5

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