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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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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 → 1/01/26
Project: Research Studentship Case - Internally allocated
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LGBT+ academics' and PhD students' experiences of visibility in STEM: more than raising the rainbow flag
Reggiani, M., Gagnon, J. D. & Lunn, R. J., 13 Jan 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Higher Education. 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Microbially induced calcite precipitation for sealing anhydrite fractures with gouges
Sang, G., Lunn, R., Minto, J. M. & El Mountassir, G., 29 Jun 2022. 6 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Proceeding › peer-review
Open AccessFile25 Downloads (Pure)
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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), Sep 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Inhibiting airborne and groundwater-borne transport of radionuclides during decommissioning operations with colloidal silica grout
Rebecca Lunn (Speaker)
27 Nov 2022 → 2 Dec 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Development and application of colloidal silica based grouts for waste containment
Rebecca Lunn (Speaker)
6 Dec 2021 → 8 Dec 2021Activity: 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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