About
Tom Kettlety is a Research Fellow in Geological Carbon Storage at Oxford Net Zero within the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Oxford. His work focuses on using microseismic techniques to monitor and image geological carbon dioxide storage projects globally.
Education:
- MSci in Physics, University of Bristol, 2016
- PhD in Geology, University of Bristol, 2020
His research spans geological carbon storage, seismology, and induced seismicity, employing observational seismology, geomechanical modeling, and earthquake statistics to analyze fluid-fault interactions and seismic hazards. He develops novel monitoring methods to quantify stress states around CO2 reservoirs, enhancing long-term storage safety assessments through aggregated earthquake data analysis.
Scientific awards and fellowships:
- Oxford Net Zero Fellowship (since October 2021)
- Linacre College Junior Research Fellowship (since October 2022)
As Principal Investigator of an STFC-funded project, he assesses Earth science research potential at the Boulby Underground Laboratory within the UK's deepest mine, collaborating extensively with industry and regulatory stakeholders on storage monitoring technologies.
His work directly informs risk mitigation strategies for geological CO2 storage through advanced seismic hazard evaluation and fluid injection monitoring frameworks.
