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Alexis Cartwright-Taylor is an Assistant Professor at Heriot-Watt University's The Lyell Centre, part of the Global Research Institutes. Their research focuses on micro-mechanical processes in rocks under stress, integrating rock physics, seismology, and structural geology. Key areas include fluid-rock interactions for energy transition applications, induced seismicity risk assessment, and subsurface process quantification for CO₂ storage and geothermal energy.
Educational background includes a BSc in Geophysics (University of Southampton), MSc in Geophysical Hazards (UCL), and a PhD in experimental rock deformation from UCL. Prior to Heriot-Watt, they conducted seven years of postdoctoral research at the University of Edinburgh, specializing in stress-induced rock property evolution and geohazard assessment.
Research employs advanced techniques such as 4D synchrotron x-ray microtomography and acoustic monitoring, with notable contributions in equipment development like the x-ray transparent deformation cell. Their work bridges micro-scale observations to macro-scale models for energy transition challenges.
Key projects include mine-water geothermal systems and hydrogen storage feasibility studies. They advise on PhD students and collaborate internationally on subsurface process modeling and sustainable energy solutions.