We have a diverse range of research experience and interests spanning structural geology and geomechanics.

Salt tectonics

Using both seismic reflection data and well data, we work on understanding the structural complexity within evaporite sequences. While much of the current understanding of the structure and evolution of evaporite sequences has come from their association with oil and gas resources, our applied focus is on understanding how the geological complexities of these sequences may impact the development of both the development of salt caverns for energy storage, (for example hydrogen) and their role as highly effective sealing lithologies for the geological sequestration of carbon dioxide.

Fractured rock masses

Understanding fractured rock masses, such as granitic rocks is important for numerous subsurface uses, including geothermal energy and development of geological disposal facilities for high-level nuclear waste. Our research looks at characterizing complex fracture networks at different scales to ultimately inform fluid flow modelling. We intepret data from the macro to meso-scale, and includes the use of aerial imagery and LiDAR.

Geomechanics

We collaborate closely with colleagues in the North East Geomechanics Group at Newcastle University