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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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Understanding where and how CO2 is trapped in silicate rocks and minerals during milling (£30k)
17/07/23 → 16/07/24
Project: Internally funded project
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Industrial CASE Account - University of Strathclyde 2022 | Mutahi, Nicholas Silvester
Lunn, R., Pytharouli, S. & Mutahi, N. S.
EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
1/01/23 → 1/01/27
Project: Research Studentship Case - Internally allocated
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Meter-scale MICP improvement of medium graded very gravelly sands: lab measurement, transport modelling, mechanical and microstructural analysis
Sang, G., Lunn, R. J., El Mountassir, G. & Minto, J. M., 31 Oct 2023, In: Engineering Geology. 324, 17 p., 107275.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Hydroxyapatite coatings on cement paste as barriers against radiological contamination
Cumberland, S. A., Hamilton, A., Renshaw, J. C., Tierney, K. M. & Lunn, R. J., 10 Jul 2023, In: Scientific Reports. 13, 1, 13 p., 11136.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile3 Downloads (Pure)
Datasets
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Data for: "The effect of clay water content in the Jet Erosion Test"
Beber, R. (Creator), Tarantino, A. (Contributor), Pedrotti, M. (Contributor) & Lunn, R. (Contributor), University of Strathclyde, 13 May 2019
DOI: 10.15129/bfe46085-cbb8-42ec-baa9-fef6398eb529, https://www.is-glasgow2019.org.uk/
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Data for: "Microscale analysis of fractured rock sealed with microbially induced CaCO3 precipitation: influence on hydraulic and mechanical performance"
Tobler, D. J. (Creator), Minto, J. (Creator), El Mountassir, G. (Contributor), Lunn, R. (Contributor) & Phoenix, V. (Contributor), University of Strathclyde, 4 Oct 2018
DOI: 10.15129/0f92623e-df99-4caf-9734-61cacb235913, https://doi.org/10.1029/2018WR023032
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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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Best paper award at RM4L Conference 2021
Pagano, Arianna Gea (Recipient), El Mountassir, Grainne (Recipient) & Lunn, Rebecca (Recipient), Sept 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Grout Group
Pooria Ghadir (Participant) & Rebecca Lunn (Organiser)
20 Sept 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Microseismic events induce mechanochemical pH changed in groundwaters at the Grimsel Test Site (2023)
Rebecca Lunn (Speaker) & Mark Stillings (Contributor)
15 May 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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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