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Dr. Yuntao Ji serves as a Researcher and MicroCT Manager at Utrecht University's Department of Earth Sciences within the Faculty of Geosciences. An experimental geomechanics specialist and advanced X-ray tomography expert, he leads critical infrastructure for earth sciences research while maintaining active experimental programs in rock deformation and subsurface processes.
His research spans energy transition applications, induced seismicity mechanisms, rock deformation thermodynamics, and advanced imaging techniques. Current work prioritizes salt deformation experiments for hydrogen storage in salt caverns and wellbore sealing, alongside pioneering investigations into the scale dependence of fault friction. His methodology integrates 4D imaging, thermodynamic modeling, and meter-scale laboratory experiments to address fundamental questions in subsurface mechanics with direct industrial relevance.
Publication analysis reveals strong thematic continuity in experimental validation of rock behavior, with recent (2022) breakthroughs in friction scaling laws and salt healing mechanisms building upon earlier foundational work in porous media characterization (2012-2015) and digital image correlation techniques (2017). This trajectory demonstrates consistent innovation in bridging laboratory-scale observations with field-scale energy transition challenges.
As principal X-ray microscopy scientist for the EPOS-NL program and EXCITE Network, Dr. Ji directs national imaging infrastructure and fosters collaborative research across European earth science institutions. His leadership in advanced microscopy operations supports diverse projects ranging from geothermal energy to carbon sequestration research.
