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Suzanne Hangx is an Associate Professor at the High Pressure and Temperature Laboratory (Experimental Rock Deformation group) within the Department of Earth Sciences at Utrecht University's Faculty of Geosciences, Netherlands. She serves as a board member of the Science for Sustainability community under the Pathways to Sustainability strategic theme. Her work bridges fundamental research with practical applications in the energy transition.
Her academic background includes a PhD in Geology from Utrecht University (2004-2009), where she investigated subsurface CO2 injection effects on host and seal formations. This was followed by industry experience as a Geomechanics Expert at Shell Global Solutions (2010-2014), focusing on subsurface containment for CO2 storage, before returning to academia.
Dr. Hangx's research centers on understanding fundamental physical and chemical processes controlling rock behavior in the subsurface, with direct relevance to critical energy transition challenges including oil/gas production effects, long-term CO2 storage, hydrogen storage, geothermal energy production, and radioactive waste disposal. Her work uniquely combines academic rigor with industry applicability.
Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent focus on fluid-rock interactions, subsurface integrity during energy transition, and mechanical properties of rocks under various storage conditions. Her work spans from laboratory-scale experiments to field applications, with particular emphasis on chemo-mechanical processes affecting subsurface storage.
- European Geosciences Union Outstanding Young Scientist Award 2012 - Awarded for outstanding contributions to understanding mechanical and chemical effects of CO2 on rock materials
Dr. Hangx actively supervises PhD, MSc, and BSc students through projects funded by NWO DeepNL, ITN CREEP, TKI Gas, ULTimateCO2, CATO-2, and ACT RETURN. Her research involves significant industry collaboration to ensure practical relevance. She leads experimental work at the Earth Simulation Lab, focusing on rock deformation under conditions relevant to energy transition applications.
Her laboratory research provides critical insights into subsurface behavior during energy storage operations, contributing to safer and more effective utilization of geological formations for sustainable energy solutions.
