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Lin Ma is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Manchester, specializing in multi-scale imaging and characterization of rocks for geoenergy applications. She holds leadership roles including Head of International Student Recruitment in the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) and Academic Lead for the Women@Manchester staff network (~800 members). Her research focuses on digital rock physics, subsurface energy storage, and machine learning-assisted analysis. She leads major grants totaling over £2M as Principal Investigator (PI) and £8M as Co-Investigator (Co-I) in UKRI/industrial projects. Notable roles include Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Marine and Petroleum Geology and Vice Chair of the Energy Group at The Geological Society.
Education: PhD (Petroleum Geosciences, University of Manchester, 2012–2016), MSc (Petroleum Geology, Jilin University, 2009–2012), BSc (Petroleum Geology, Jilin University, 2005–2009). Research interests span shale gas, carbon storage, geothermal energy, and synchrotron-based imaging. She has secured >80 synchrotron beamtime days at facilities like Diamond Light Source and Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource.
Research highlights include 4D imaging of porous material evolution under subsurface conditions (temperature/pressure/chemistry) and machine learning for upscaling microstructure analysis. Collaborations span global institutions, including the Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratory (LNLS) and European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF). Awards include NERC Independent Fellowship (2018) and STFC Rutherford Fellowship (2018).
Teaching includes courses on subsurface modeling and engineering design. Current projects include the University of Manchester at Harwell campus and hydrogen storage feasibility studies. Supervised 10+ PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, with active labs focused on energy decarbonization and subsurface engineering.
