Mateo Acosta

My research focuses on understanding the fundamental mechanics and hydraulic transport properties of the subsurface for risk mitigation and the safe development of geo-energies with the potential to decarbonize our economy.

I use a combination of advanced experimental techniques and natural observations (seismic, geodetic and geophysical) which are complemented with analytical and numerical models to understand various hydro-mechanical couplings in deep faults and reservoirs. 

A particular focus is given to induced seismicity in the context of geothermal reservoirs, CO2 sequestration, hhydrogen storage and alternative energy sources for clean and sustainable energy production.

For more information about my research, teaching and general lab group see the EMES Lab at VT-GEOS:

https://emes-laboratory.github.io/EMES-Website/