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Research Interests
- Use of microbially mediated mineral precipitation for ground improvement and ground sealing
- Development and application of colloidal silica-based grouts for ground improvement and ground sealing
- Development of detectable cementitious grouts for reliable barrier formation
- Fluid flow in geological faults, estimating fault permeability (particular relevance to radioactive waste disposal, CO2 sequestration and oil and gas exploitation)
- The relationaship between fault permeability and seismicity - temporal and spatial evolution
- Predicting ground permeability through structural geology and rock mechanics
- Groundwater flow and contaminant transport
- Rock mechanics and structural geology
- Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems
- Computer modelling
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Master in Science, Newcastle University
Doctor of Engineering, Newcastle University
Bachelor of Arts, University of Cambridge
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RWM ICase contribution. Analysis of microseismic data to inform the siting, construction and operation of a geological disposal facility in the UK | Ho, Z. Tim Wing
Lunn, R., Pytharouli, S. & Ho, Z. T. W.
EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
1/01/22 → 1/01/25
Project: Research Studentship Case - Internally allocated
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RWM ICase contribution. Analysis of microseismic data to inform the siting, construction and operation of a geological disposal facility in the UK
Radioactive Waste Management Limited
1/10/21 → 30/09/25
Project: Research - Studentship Case
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An experimental investigation into the use of mica as a material for the stabilisation of marginal clays in construction
Ibeh, C. U., Tarantino, A., Pedrotti, M. & Lunn, R. J., 12 Jun 2021, (Accepted/In press) In: Construction and Building Materials.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Correction: Emerging investigator series: a holistic approach to multicomponent EXAFS: Sr and Cs complexation in clayey soils
Bots, P., Comarmond, M. J., Payne, T. E., Gückel, K., Lunn, R. J., Rizzo, L., Schellenger, A. E. P. & Renshaw, J. C., 1 Aug 2021, In: Environmental Sciences: Processes and Impacts. 23, 8, p. 1242-1242 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
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Datasets
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Data for: "An analytical model for the control of silica grout penetration in natural groundwater systems"
Pedrotti, M. (Creator), Wong, C. (Creator), El Mountassir, G. (Creator) & Lunn, R. (Creator), University of Strathclyde, 1 Dec 2017
DOI: 10.15129/3b1c115f-2b02-4cd2-a4d2-0d587da8cfb0
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Data for: "Desiccation behaviour of colloidal silica grouted sand: A new material for the creation and report of near surface hydraulic barriers"
Pedrotti, M. (Creator), Wong, C. (Creator), El Mountassir, G. (Creator), Renshaw, J. (Creator) & Lunn, R. (Creator), University of Strathclyde, 24 Oct 2019
DOI: 10.15129/06540872-c30f-45c8-93fc-a2bfd524e944
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Prizes
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Aberconway medallist 2011. Awarded by the Geological Society of London every 2 years to a researcher aged 45 years or less to recognise distinction in the practice of geology with special reference to work in industry
Lunn, Rebecca (Recipient), Jun 2011
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Elected a Fellow of The Institution of Civil Engineers
Lunn, Rebecca (Recipient), 2014
Prize: Election to learned society
Activities
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Calcite Biomineralisation for the Repair of Damaged Concrete
Ronnie Turner (Speaker), James Minto (Contributor), Grainne El Mountassir (Contributor) & Rebecca Lunn (Contributor)
20 Sep 2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Bone Dry: Hydroxyapatite as a water-resistant cement coating material
Ronnie Turner (Speaker) & Rebecca Lunn (Contributor)
6 May 2019Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
Impacts
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Research on geological uncertainty informs UK Government policies on shale gas and radioactive waste disposal
Zoe Shipton (Participant) & Rebecca Lunn (Participant)
Impact: Impact - for External Portal › Policy and legislation, Public understanding, information and debate, Environment and sustainability - natural world and built environment
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Equipment
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Fluke 2 Channel Handheld Thermometer
Civil And Environmental EngineeringFacility/equipment: Equipment
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