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Nick Harpers serves as a Research Associate at The Lyell Centre within Global Research Institutes at Heriot-Watt University's School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society. His research focuses on experimental rock mechanics with applications to subsurface energy storage systems.
His primary research interests include rock mechanics, hydrogen storage in porous media, geothermal systems, and coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical-chemical (THMC) processes. Harpers specializes in permeability evolution in sandstones under various loading conditions and chemical environments, with particular relevance to subsurface hydrogen storage applications.
His publication record from 2023-2025 demonstrates consistent research output in high-impact geoscience journals, with a clear focus on experimental methods for characterizing rock behavior under conditions relevant to energy storage. His work bridges fundamental rock mechanics with practical energy applications.
- 3 Citations for THMC flow bench instrumentation paper
- 1 Citation for 2023 conference paper on fault leakage
Harpers leads experimental research efforts, particularly through his development of the Harpers THMC Flow Bench, which enables long-term testing of rock-fluid interactions under controlled conditions. His collaborative work spans multiple institutions and involves both experimental and analytical approaches to subsurface energy challenges.
