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Stephen Andrew Miller is a Full Professor (Professeur ordinaire) at the University of Neuchâtel's Centre for Hydrogeology and Geothermics (CHYN), part of the Faculty of Science. His primary research focuses on geodynamics, hydrogeology, and geothermal systems with emphasis on fluid-rock interactions, seismicity mechanics, and volcano-tectonic processes. He holds dual roles as Chair of Geothermie et géodynamique at UniNE and maintains an adjunct professorship at the University of Bonn.
Education:
- PhD in Natural Science, ETH Zurich (Switzerland)
- MSc in Geophysics, Stanford University (USA)
- BSc in Civil Engineering, University of Maryland (USA)
Research Interests span:
- Fluid-driven earthquake cycles and aftershock mechanics
- Thermal-hydrological-chemical (THC) modeling of geothermal systems
- Subduction zone dynamics and volcanic arc evolution
- Hydrothermal mineralization processes
- 3D numerical modeling of crustal deformation
Recent work (2021-2025) emphasizes:
- Fluid pressure's role in seismicity triggering (Apennines/Greece)
- Decarbonization/dehydration mechanisms in fault zones
- Mars volcanic morphological comparisons
- Geothermal reservoir sustainability challenges
Laboratory affiliations include the CHYN's Geothermal and Geodynamics lab, and he leads initiatives in multi-GPU computational geophysics. His research integrates field data with advanced numerical simulations to address pressing questions in energy geoscience and natural hazard mitigation.
