Karl-Heinz Wolf

Dr. Karl-Heinz Wolf is an Associate Professor in Petrophysics at the Department of Geoscience and Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, Delft University of Technology. With a career spanning since 1985, he has focused on the intersection of geology, reservoir engineering, and geophysics for energy and environmental applications.

• BSc (1979) and MSc (1983) from Leiden and Utrecht Universities
• PhD (2006) in Applied Sciences from TU Delft

His research integrates CO2 storage, enhanced geothermal systems, and clean coal technologies through large-scale experimental work and field applications. He pioneered an image analysis laboratory for rock texture characterization from outcrop to micro-CT scale.

Recent publications highlight his work on CCUS technology integration with geothermal energy, foam mobility in reservoirs, and rock-fluid interactions under in-situ conditions. His projects include:

• SUCCEED: Synergetic CO2 storage with geothermal energy
• DIMOPREC: Intelligent geothermal system monitoring
• CIRCEXTIN: Circular economy education partnerships

As Director of Geoscience and Engineering Laboratories (2011-2019), he oversaw 14 technicians supporting research and education in geology, geophysics, and reservoir engineering. He has supervised 14 PhD and 26 MSc students.