The Rock Mechanics and Geomechanics (RMGE) Team investigates the behaviour of rocks and fractures under complex subsurface conditions. Our work integrates laboratory and field experiments and computational modelling to examine the mechanical and hydraulic responses of geological materials, particularly in deep subsurface environments. A key focus is on coupled thermal–hydrological–mechanical–chemical (THMC) processes in fractured rocks and clay-rich formations—critical to low-carbon technologies such as radioactive waste disposal, geothermal energy, and subsurface energy storage.​We operate across spatial and temporal scales, from micrometre-scale interfaces to large-scale rock masses, to develop predictive models that inform engineering and policy. Current research also explores fracture shaping and evolution, with implications for permeability control, reactivation, and long-term stability. Through an interdisciplinary approach, we aim to support the safe and sustainable use of the subsurface in 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. 

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NEW PhD Projects (start in 2026): 

1. topic tbc

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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 Fellowship, Newton Postdoc Fellowship, etc.) - please contact us if you are interested.

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Update to 2025/5