Mohammad MoeinView profile
Researcher
Dr. Mohammad Moein is a researcher at the Department of Earth Sciences, Free University of Berlin, specializing in geophysics and seismology. His academic journey includes a BSc in Petroleum Engineering (2010), MSc in Reservoir Geoscience (2012), and a PhD in Earth Sciences (2018) from ETH Zurich. He has held postdoctoral positions at Technical University of Darmstadt (2018-2019) and University of Halle (2019-2021), and since 2021, he leads a DFG-funded project on induced earthquakes in fractured rocks. His work bridges theoretical and applied geophysics, focusing on geo-energy applications. PhD: Earth Sciences, ETH Zurich (2018) MSc: Reservoir Geoscience and Engineering, IFP School (2012) BSc: Petroleum Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (2010) Moein's research explores the physical mechanisms of induced seismicity, stress heterogeneity in megathrust faults, and fracture network dynamics in crystalline rocks. He employs borehole imaging, hydraulic simulations, and statistical analysis to study depth-dependent fracture patterns and their implications for geothermal and carbon capture projects. His work has significant applications in assessing seismic risks associated with subsurface energy operations. His publications demonstrate interdisciplinary expertise across seismology, fracture mechanics, reservoir engineering, and geothermal systems. Key themes include pressure diffusion controls on earthquake magnitudes, fractal fracture analysis, and stress-based tomography. Current projects focus on DFG-funded research into induced seismicity mitigation. Dr. Moein's laboratory affiliations include the Seismology working group (AG Seismik) at the Institute of Geological Sciences, Free University Berlin. His career trajectory reflects a commitment to advancing geophysical understanding through field observations, experimental validation, and computational modeling.








