Our research areas stem from applied research with a fundamental understanding of real-world issues affecting the minerals and energy resources sector.
Geomechanics
This theme focuses on fundamental and applied geomechanics related to the mining and oil & gas industries. Our interest is oriented towards improving safety performance through alternative mine design/methods, ground control technologies, improvements of ground support techniques, rock excavation and stability, rock excavation machine control, tunn
Transformative technologies
This theme focuses on integrating advanced technologies and operational excellence to accelerate the transformation of the minerals and energy resources sectors. Of particular interest is to adopt scientific knowledge and emerging technologies from other disciplines tailored for the minerals and energy resources sectors. This includes monitoring an
Geoenergy
This theme focuses on fundamental and applied research related to the oil & gas industry. Of particular interest are technologies that improve recovery and provide new insights into the production of natural gas. Traditional knowledge and expertise in petroleum production will drive new technologies related to the geological storage of CO2, product
Future energy storage technologies
This theme focuses on technological innovations that will drive future energy and minerals production. We are investigating new extraction technologies for lithium and copper – two essential minerals for the creation of photovoltaic cells and lithium batteries - as well as renewable energy production from geothermal sources. In addition, the sub-su