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Derek
Elsworth 231 Hosler Building University Park PA 16802-5000 +1.814.865.2225 voice
Derek Elsworth is a professor in the Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering, and the Center for Geomechanics, Geofluids, and Geohazards. His interests are in the areas of computational mechanics, rock mechanics, and in the mechanical and transport characteristics of fractured rocks, with application to geothermal energy, the deep geological sequestration of radioactive wastes and of CO2, and instability and eruption dynamics of volcanoes. |
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CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES For current opportunities see the Center for Geomechanics, Geofluids, and Geohazards
DUSEL Oucomes - November 2-4, 2007 - Summary Materials
TEACHING International Consortium on Energy and the Environment [ICEEIT] Fluid Mechanics [EME 303] Mathematical Modeling of Energy and Geo-Environmental Systems [EGEE 520] Design Engineering in Energy and Geo-Environmental Systems [EGEE 580] Rock Mechanics and Fracture Hydrology Seminar [EGEE 596]
Publications - Single copies for personal use
Areas of Interest and Public Links Yucca Mountain - Near-field and altered-zone processes - Expert Elicitation
Volcano Dynamics - Deep conduit processes - CALIPSO & CALIPSOKids Volcano Dynamics - Flank & Dome Collapse Dissolution/precipitation mechanics Enhanced/Engineered Geothermal Systems In situ Testing - uCPT and PUPPI
PERSONAL - protected
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