Scott DeWolf

Scott DeWolf is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences at Clemson University, specializing in optical fiber sensor systems for geophysical applications. With over $6M in funding, his work includes permanent subsurface strain monitoring for CO₂ injection and reservoir characterization.

• Education: Ph.D. in Oceanography (Applied Ocean Science) from UC San Diego (2014), M.S. in Earth Sciences (Geophysics) from UC San Diego (2009), and dual B.S. degrees in Physics and Mathematics from University of Wisconsin River Falls (2007).

His research focuses on:

• High-resolution borehole strain measurements using ruggedized optical fiber
• CO₂ subsurface storage monitoring
• Shallow-deep reservoir correlation through strain tensor analysis
• Subsidence mapping in deltaic environments
• Nonlinear wave spectroscopy for wellbore damage detection
• Geophysical instrument development for field deployments

Recent publications highlight advancements in:

• Bayesian inversion of strain tensor data
• Shallow geologic carbon storage
• Coherence microwave photonic interferometry
• Subsidence dynamics in Bangladesh

Scientific Awards:

• Best Poster (2013, European Workshop on Optical Fibre Sensors)
• Ronald E. McNair Scholar (2005)
• Sigma Pi Sigma Honor Society (2005)

Scott contributes to the HydroMechanics research group and has developed electromagnetic and fiber optic instruments for subsurface monitoring since joining Clemson in 2014.