Michael C. Drews

Prof. Michael C. Drews holds the Professorship of Geothermal Technologies at the TUM School of Engineering and Design, Technical University of Munich (TUM). His research focuses on quantifying pressure and stress states in Earth's crust to mitigate risks in deep geothermal projects, particularly in the Bavarian Molasse Basin. He combines interdisciplinary methods for analysis and monitoring of subsurface conditions.

Education:

• Bachelor/Master's in Geology at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
• PhD (2012) from Newcastle University (UK), funded by the hydropower industry

Research Interests:

• Deep geothermal energy exploration
• Subsurface stress and overpressure dynamics
• Geomechanical modeling for drilling risk assessment
• Interdisciplinary approaches in basin analysis

Recent Research Trends: His publications emphasize pore pressure prediction, tectonic stress regimes, and post-drill analysis in geothermal reservoirs. Work focuses on optimizing drilling safety and energy extraction efficiency in SE Germany's key geothermal regions.

Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned, but likely involved in TUM's geothermal research initiatives and the Bavarian Geothermal Alliance.