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Dr. Ismael Himar Falcon-Suarez is a researcher at the University of Southampton, affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences and the School of Ocean and Earth Science. His work focuses on experimental and applied geophysics, particularly in the context of subsurface energy systems and environmental monitoring.
Research Interests:
- Rock Physics and geophysical monitoring of subsurface processes
- Carbon capture and storage (CCS) and CO₂ sequestration
- Underground energy storage in salt and sedimentary formations
- Hydrate formation and methane bubble dynamics
- Transport and geomechanical properties of porous media
- Marine geophysics and submarine fluid escape systems
His recent publications (2019–2025) demonstrate a strong focus on experimental methods, including X-ray micro-CT imaging, laboratory wave propagation, and flow-through experiments, applied to challenges in energy transition and environmental protection. Key themes include early detection of salt precipitation in CCS, CO₂ leakage monitoring using CSEM, and hydrate growth dynamics.
Supervision:
- Currently supervising PhD student Eray Caceoglu (INSPIRE project).
Collaborations: He works extensively with researchers such as Hector Marin-Moreno, Angus I. Best, Timothy A. Minshull, and Jonathan Bull, indicating strong integration within the geophysics and energy research community at Southampton.
