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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, Engineering Hydrogeology, Newcastle University
Doctor of Engineering, PhD, Civil Engineering, Newcastle University
Bachelor of Arts, BA, Mathematics, University of Cambridge
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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ALICS Trials on PT Bridge - Structures Moonshot
Dow, H. (Principal Investigator) & Lunn, R. (Co-investigator)
Henderson Thomas Associates Ltd.
1/02/25 → 31/05/25
Project: Knowledge Exchange (Services/Consultancy)
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DTP 2224 University of Strathclyde | Wilson, Joe
Lunn, R. (Principal Investigator), Stillings, M. (Co-investigator) & Wilson, J. (Research Co-investigator)
EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
1/10/24 → 1/04/28
Project: Research Studentship - Internally Allocated
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Fingerprinting dissolved organic compounds: a potential tool for identifying the surface infiltration environments of meteoric groundwaters
Stillings, M., Lunn, R. J., Shipton, Z. K., Lord, R. A., Thompson, S. & Knapp, M., 31 Dec 2024, In: Geoenergy. 2, 1, 11 p., geoenergy2023-036.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Using subtle variations in groundwater geochemistry to identify the proximity of individual geological structures: a case study from the Grimsel Test Site (Switzerland)
Stillings, M., Shipton, Z. K., Lord, R. A. & Lunn, R. J., 31 Dec 2024, In: Geoenergy. 2, 1, p. 1-10 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › 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, R. (Recipient), Jun 2011
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best paper award at RM4L Conference 2021
Pagano, A. G. (Recipient), El Mountassir, G. (Recipient) & Lunn, R. (Recipient), Sept 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Grout Group
Ghadir, P. (Participant) & Lunn, R. (Chair)
13 Nov 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Grout Group
Ghadir, P. (Participant) & Lunn, R. (Chair)
6 Mar 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Impacts
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Research on geological uncertainty informs UK Government policies on shale gas and radioactive waste disposal
Shipton, Z. (Participant) & Lunn, R. (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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