Derek Elsworth Research Overview:

My 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 volcano mechanics.

Research Interests:

» Rock mechanics
» Groundwater hydrology
» Mathematical modeling
» Poromechanics
» Coupled processes
» Contaminant hydrology
» Mining engineering
» Petroleum engineering
» Fracture hydrology

Current Projects:

» Instability and Collapse of Lava Domes and Volcano Flanks
» Mechanical and Transport Properties of Fractures
» "On-The-Fly" Permeability Profiling with Cone Penetrometers

Inspirations:

» Brewing beer
» Making wine
» World cup

Where You'll Find Me When I'm Not Working:

» Playing squash
» Boating
» Camping
» Otto's Pub & Brewery

What I Love About Penn State:

» Living in the backwoods, 15 minutes from work
» The local community
» Pretty good climate

Contact Derek:

+1.814.865.2225 | elsworth@psu.edu