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Biography

  • PhD in Geophysics
    • Laboratory wave research
  • MSc in Geophysics
    • Theoretical rock research
  • BSc in Geophysics and Geology
    • Seismicity statistical data research

Current Research Interests

My research focuses on developing frontier geophysical methods (e.g., acoustics) to explore earthquake mechanisms in an analogue laboratory

Additionally, I am developing an acoustics toolbox for laboratory rock deformation experiments.

My research in a nutshell

I have conducted extensive research in various fields of geophysics and acoustics, with a primary focus on laboratory wave propagation and experimentation. Past key contributions include:

  • Elastic Immersive Wave Experimentation

This work addresses boundary-reflection challenges in 3D elastic wave propagation experiments within limited space. I Develop a method to eliminate boundary reflection imprints from data in size-limited experimental setups. This work introduces an internal numerical absorbing boundary for wave simulations in elastic solid media.

  • Elastic Immersive Wavefield Modelling

I implement immersive boundary conditions for enhanced wave scattering modelling in elastic wave propagation.

  • Nonlinear Elasticity in Resonance Experiments

This work introduces a thermodynamic model to explain nonlinearities observed in laboratory resonance tests of rocks and concrete.

  • Induced Seismicity at a Geothermal Site

I analyze seismic data from a geothermal energy site to enhance the understanding of hydraulic diffusivity and seismic-aseismic interaction, resulting in a unified interpretation of experimental results in a 'hot dry rock' experiment in the UK for geothermal energy production.

 

Education/Academic qualification

Geophysics, Doctor of Science, Elastic immersive wave experimentation (Advisor: Prof. Johan Robertsson), ETH Zurich

20182022

Geophysics, Master of Science, A unified interpretation of nonlinear elasticity in granular solids (Advisor: Prof. Roel Snieder), Colorado School of Mines

20162018

Geophysics, Bachelor of Science (First Class Honours), University of Edinburgh

20142016

Geology, Bachelor of Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.

20122014

Keywords

  • QC Physics
  • Wave
  • Modelling & Simulation
  • Geophysics
  • QE Geology
  • Rock physics

Research Themes and Networks

  • College of Science and Engineering Research Themes

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