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.