Martin Balcewicz

Martin Balcewicz is a Research Fellow in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Bochum University of Applied Sciences, specializing in digital rock physics with emphasis on fractured/porous rock properties and scale dependence. He actively organizes the Minisymposium on Poroelasticity and Rock Physics.

His educational background:

• Ph.D. in Geosciences, Ruhr-Universität Bochum (2022)
• M.Sc., Ruhr-Universität Bochum (2019)
• B.Sc., Ruhr-Universität Bochum (2016)

Prior to his post-doctoral role, he worked as a structural geologist. His research integrates laboratory experiments, XRCT imaging, and digital twin development to link physical rock properties with numerical modeling.

Key research interests include:

• Digital Rock Physics
• Rock Mechanics
• Porous Media
• Fractured Rocks
• X-ray Computed Tomography
• Numerical Modeling
• Geomechanics

He maintains active affiliations with:

• Bochum University of Applied Sciences
• Ruhr-Universität Bochum
• University of Lausanne
• University of Stuttgart
• Fraunhofer IEG
• Université de Pau
• University of Zanjan
• The University of Texas at Austin
• University of Geneva
• University of Aberdeen

Dr. Balcewicz organizes major academic events including the 12th Minisymposium (March 11, 2025, Paris) and 13th Minisymposium (April 14, 2026, Trondheim), and currently advertises PhD positions at Bochum University of Applied Sciences.