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Mirko van der Baan is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Alberta, Faculty of Science. He holds a PhD from Université Joseph Fourier (Grenoble, France) and conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Leeds, UK. His career includes roles as a Senior Research Fellow, Lecturer, and Reader in Exploration Seismology at the University of Leeds before joining the University of Alberta in 2008 as an Associate Professor and later advancing to his current rank.
His research focuses on signal processing, microseismicity, and seismic wave propagation in anisotropic media, with strong industry collaboration in oil and gas sectors. Key projects include the Blind Identification of Seismic Signals (BLISS) and the Microseismic Industry Consortium. He teaches courses like IPG 512 (Seismic Interpretation) and PHYS 124 (Particles and Waves), emphasizing practical applications in environmental and energy contexts.
His work integrates geomechanical modeling, DAS technology, and machine learning to address challenges in reservoir monitoring, induced seismicity, and carbon capture. Notable contributions include optimizing microseismic event detection, analyzing hydraulic fracturing dynamics, and assessing seismic hazards linked to energy production.
Publications span over two decades, with recent emphases on induced seismicity risk, CCS site characterization, and interdisciplinary approaches to seismic signal analysis. His research bridges fundamental geophysics with applied industry solutions, leveraging both theoretical and computational methods.
