Anna Herring

Anna Herring is a Research Fellow in the Materials Physics Department at the Research School of Physics and Engineering, Australian National University. She holds a B.S. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from Oregon State University. Her research focuses on experimental techniques to optimize technologies for climate change mitigation, including carbon dioxide storage in geologic formations and sustainable cement materials. She employs advanced visualization methods to study fluid flows in permeable media, contributing to both fundamental science and applied engineering solutions.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder
• Master of Science in Environmental Engineering, Oregon State University
• Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Engineering, Oregon State University

Research Interests: Anna’s work bridges fluid dynamics, material science, and environmental engineering. She investigates micro-scale fluid topology to improve reservoir-scale flow predictions and explores reactive transport mechanisms in geologic formations. Her experimental approaches include 3D visualization of fluid-solid interactions and mathematical topology analysis, with applications in carbon sequestration and construction materials. Recent trends in her research emphasize sustainable technologies and interdisciplinary solutions for energy and environmental challenges.

Grants & Advising: She has received an ARC DECRA postdoctoral fellowship, underscoring her contributions to climate science. While no specific grants or student advisement details are noted, her experimental focus suggests active collaboration in lab settings.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with the Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions and the Research School of Physics and Engineering, contributing to cross-disciplinary initiatives in climate technology and sustainable energy.