Serge A. Shapiro

Prof. Serge A. Shapiro is a Full Professor of Geophysics at Freie Universität Berlin since 1999 and Director of the PHASE consortium since 2004. He holds a Diploma in Applied Geophysics from Lomonosov Moscow State University (1982), a PhD from the Moscow Research Institute of Geosystems (1987), and a Habilitation from Karlsruhe University (1995). His research focuses on seismogenic processes, induced seismicity, rock physics, and subduction zone dynamics, with applications to geothermal energy, CO2 storage, and hydraulic fracturing.

Education:

• Diploma in Applied Geophysics, Lomonosov Moscow State University (1982)
• PhD in Geophysics, Moscow Research Institute of Geosystems (1987)
• Habilitation, Karlsruhe University (1995)

Research Interests:

• Induced seismicity from fluid operations
• CO2 storage and hydraulic fracturing risks
• Seismic hazard assessment
• Rock physics under stress

Key Contributions:

• Developed the Seismogenic Index Model for induced earthquakes
• Pioneered DAS-based seismic monitoring techniques
• Advanced understanding of fault stability and pressure diffusion effects

Awards:

• Virgil Kauffman Gold Medal (2013) for work in microseismic monitoring and rock physics

Grants & Projects:

• PHASE consortium leader (2004–present)
• Utah FORGE EGS project advisor

Labs/Teams:

• Seismology Group, Freie Universität Berlin
• PHASE university consortium