Tiziana VanorioView profile
Associate Professor
Tiziana Vanorio is an Associate Professor in the Earth and Planetary Sciences Department at Stanford University, affiliated with the School of Sustainability. She leads the Rock Physics and Geomaterials Laboratory, focusing on integrating laboratory experiments with analytical techniques to study rock and geomaterial properties across scales. Her research emphasizes composite structures' influence on mechanical behavior, with applications in CO2 mineralization, sustainable cement, and energy transition technologies. She holds a courtesy appointment in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Her work explores novel processes for subsurface engineering, including enhancing CO2 reuse through accelerated mineralization and replicating natural cementation processes. Recent projects investigate hydrogen production mechanisms and fibrous nanostructures' role in material reinforcement. Vanorio's interdisciplinary approach bridges geophysics, materials science, and environmental engineering to address global challenges like resource efficiency and decarbonization. Her lab employs advanced methods such as deep-learning for seismic analysis, micro-CT imaging, and 3D printing of rock microstructures. Key contributions include studies on Campi Flegrei caldera dynamics, Chicxulub impact hydrothermal systems, and THCM processes in low-porosity rocks. These efforts aim to improve subsurface monitoring, carbon storage safety, and sustainable construction materials.
