About
Dr. Linus Villiger is a Senior Scientist at the Swiss Seismological Service (SED) at ETH Zurich. His research focuses on seismology, geothermal energy, and induced seismicity, with expertise in software/hardware development for high-frequency data acquisition and analysis of hydraulic stimulation experiments. He holds a PhD from ETH Zurich (2020) and has led research projects on geothermal reservoir stimulation and seismic monitoring.
Education
- 2023–present: Senior Scientist at ETH Zurich/SED
- 2021–2022: Postdoc at ETH Zurich/SED
- 2016–2020: PhD in Seismology and Geothermal Engineering (ETH Zurich/SED)
- 2013–2015: Master's in Sustainable Energy Engineering (Chalmers University/Iceland)
- 2008–2011: Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering (Northwestern Switzerland)
Research Interests
Dr. Villiger specializes in hydraulic stimulation experiments, geothermal energy systems, and seismic monitoring. His work integrates hardware/software development for high-frequency data acquisition, analysis of induced seismicity patterns, and characterization of fractured rock reservoirs. Key projects include the BedrettoLab underground facility and Grimsel Test Site stimulations.
Grants & Advising
He leads EU/CH-funded research projects and supervises student projects (Master level). His work emphasizes scalable reservoir stimulation protocols and risk assessment for geothermal development.
Labs & Teams
Affiliated with the Swiss Seismological Service (SED), collaborating on large-scale geoscience infrastructure like the Bedretto Underground Laboratory and Grimsel Test Site.
