About us

Research on subsurface flow processes investigates the behaviour of fluids beneath our feet in the Earth’s crust and mantle, assessing their resource potential and environmental impacts due to natural processes and human intervention (e.g. extraction or remediation activities). In the shallow lithosphere, our focus is on groundwater, oil, natural gas, and other gaseous resources, such as helium and hydrogen.

In contrast, research in the deeper parts of the Earth explores interactions between the crust and mantle and examines the evolution of the planet. We employ state-of-the-art analytical instruments for sample analysis, including petrophysics and isotope characterisation, and integrate geophysical, geochemical, and modelling tools in our research. Some of our work in hydrogeophysics involves the development of new tools for inverse modelling, data assimilation and model uncertainty assessment. The outcomes of the research group contribute to sustainable resource management and environmental protection.