Laura Dalton

Laura Dalton is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Duke University. She joined the faculty in August 2022 after completing her Ph.D. at North Carolina State University. Her research focuses on reactive transport in porous media, CO2 sequestration, and advanced imaging techniques like X-ray CT and electrical capacitance tomography.

Education:

• B.A., West Virginia Wesleyan College (2012)
• B.S. and M.Sc.Eng., West Virginia University (2015, 2016)
• Ph.D., North Carolina State University (2022)

Dalton's work bridges experimental and computational methods, including:

• 4D imaging of geomaterials
• Machine learning for material inverse problems
• Thermal cycling in porous media
• CO2 mineralization strategies

Her recent publications emphasize hybrid imaging modalities, deep learning applications, and reactive transport dynamics. While no specific awards are mentioned, her research aligns with Duke's climate solutions initiatives, including CO2 storage efficiency and sustainable material development.