Environmental Geophysics

Our research group studies the shallow subsurface as a dynamic and interconnected Earth system. Processes such as water-rock interaction, fluid flow, biogeochemical transformation, and CO₂ or brine migration shape the environment we live in, yet they remain difficult to observe directly, especially under changing climate, land use, and water demand.

We use geophysical methods to image and monitor the structure and function of geological media across scales, from pore-scale processes to field-scale systems. By integrating hydrogeological, geophysical, and biogeochemical observations with numerical simulations, we investigate the coupled physical, chemical, and biological processes that govern fluids and rocks in the subsurface.

Beyond individual projects, our group aims to build an active and inclusive research community at the interface of geophysics, hydrology, civil engineering, and environmental science. We train students and early-career scientists to work across disciplinary boundaries and to connect rigorous quantitative methods with pressing environmental challenges. We are especially committed to supporting women and underrepresented scientists in Earth system research (e.g. through our Circle U. Equity and Inclusion project).

Our group values include: interdisciplinary training, international collaboration, inclusive mentoring, support for early-career scientists.