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Professor Zoe Shipton is a leading academic in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, Faculty of Engineering. Her work focuses on subsurface engineering solutions for net zero targets, spanning geothermal energy, carbon storage, hydrogen storage, and mine water utilization. She collaborates extensively across academia, industry, and government.
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy, Displacement gradients at fault tips - Chimney Rock fault array, Utah, University of Edinburgh (1999)
- Bachelor of Science, University of Leeds (1994)
Shipton's research integrates fundamental geoscience with social science, addressing geological uncertainty, structural analysis, and energy transition technologies. Her work includes critical studies on fault zones, mine shaft adaptation for thermal energy storage, and mechanochemical carbon capture methods.
Scientific Awards:
- Fletcher of Saltoun Award for Contribution to Science (2023)
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (2016)
- William Smith Fund for Excellence in Applied Geology (2010)
She leads major projects like MACO2 (Mechanochemical Carbon Capture), STEaM (Subsurface Thermal Energy Storage), and contributes to UK policy through subsurface uncertainty research. Her publications and datasets demonstrate technical innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.
