Dr. Chatura Dodangoda

• 2026
• PhD by Research

ProjectHydrogen storage in geological formations

Dr. R.D.G. Fiona Harshini

• 2026
• PhD by Research

ProjectUnderstanding of fracture stimulation for geothermal energy recoveries, Renewable energy

Dr. Treshan Nimasha Perera

• 2026
• PhD by Research

ProjectInvestigation of new rock breaking technology for future mining

Dr. Bo Zhang

• 2025
• PhD by Research

ProjectFoam flow in pores and fractures, Foam based hydrofracking, Material point method, Finite element method

Dr. Janethri Parana Liyanage

• 2025
• PhD by Research

ProjectHydration and uniform energy distribution of SREMA in effective mining purposes

Dr. Yuqi Songmage

• 2024
• PhD by Research

ProjectExperimental study and discrete element numerical simulation of sand production

Dr. Jun Zhou

• 2023
• PhD by Research

ProjectGeological CO2 storage, Subsurface fluids flow

Dr. Shashika Madhusanka Gajanayake

• 2023
• PhD by Research

ProjectMethane gas hydrates and gas replacement, Molecular dynamic simulations, Mechanical behaviour of hydrate-bearing sediments.

Dr. Balinee Balachandran

• 2023
• PhD by Research

ProjectIntroducing a green cement for construction applications

Dr. Udeshini Manatunga

• 2023
• PhD by Research

ProjectAdoption of Soundless Cracking Demolition Agent(SCDA) for rock fragmentation in deep geological rock formations.

Dr. David Lall

• 2023
• PhD by Research

ProjectNatural gas hydrates, Fluid flow in porous media.

Dr. Manoj Samarakoon

• 2021
• PhD by Research

ProjectDevelopment of a new generation cement: Insights into the deep wells

Dr. Lie Kong

• 2021
• PhD by Research

ProjectMechanism of rock damage evolution in enhanced geothermal systems

Dr. Dinesha Jayasekara

• 2021
• PhD by Research

ProjectCO2 geosequestration and long-term stability of caprock

Dr. K.M. Adheesha Shashibhanu Bandara

• 2021
• PhD by Research

ProjectInvestigation of proppant crushing and embedment mechanisms in reservoir rocks

Dr. B.L. Avanthi Isaka

• 2021
• PhD by Research

ProjectUtilization of supercritical carbon dioxide as the working fluid in enhanced geothermal systems

Dr. Anup Kumar Shahii

• 2021
• PhD by Research

ProjectStudy of Gas Hydrate using Effective Medium Theory and Rock Physics Modelling, Subsurface Geophysical Imaging

Dr. Zhaoyang Ma

• 2021
• PhD by Research

ProjectGeothermal Energy Exploration, Waterless Fracturing Technology.

Dr. Dinesh Panneerselvam

• 2021
• PhD by Research

ProjectFlow and Pollutant Transport through Fractured Porous Media

Dr. Guanglei Zhang

• 2020
• PhD by Research

ProjectMicro-scale response of coal with respect to CO2 sequestration in deep coal seams

Dr. Xiaogang Zhang

• 2020
• PhD by Research

ProjectMechanism of carbon dioxide sequestration in deep coal seams

Dr. Radhika De Silva

• 2019
• PhD by Research

ProjectRock fracture stimulation using a slow energy releasing fracturing compound for permeability enhanced in-situ leaching

Dr. Mohammed Faizal

• 2019
• PhD by Research

ProjectAxial and radial thermal responses of field-scale energy piles

Dr. Md Rouf

• 2018
• PhD by Research

ProjectUnsaturated behaviour and gas transport through geosynthetic clay liners (GCL) and geomembrane (GMB)/GCL composite liners

Dr. Bankim Mahanta

• 2018
• PhD by Research

ProjectInvestigation and assessment of physicomorphological and thermomechanical responses of few sedimentary rocks

Dr. Decheng Zhang

• 2018
• PhD by Research

ProjectMechanical and flow properties of unconventional reservoir rocks and the influences of water on them

Dr. Yunlong Tang

• 2018
• PhD by Research

ProjectInfluence of Proppant Behaviour on Hydraulic Fracturing Conductivity in Deep Reservoirs

Dr. Chengpeng Zhang

• 2018
• PhD by Research

ProjectDevelopment of New Methodologies for Fracturing of Shale Using Non-viscous Fluid

Dr. Pabasara Kumari

• 2018
• PhD by Research

ProjectStimulation of heat extraction from the hot dry rocks - Geothermal Energy

Dr. Ayal Wanniarachchi

• 2018
• PhD by Research

ProjectA New Stimulation Methodology for Extraction of Natural Gas from Deep and Tight Geological Formations

Dr. Nikhil Sirdesai

• 2018
• PhD by Research

ProjectNumerical and experimental study of rocks under very high temperature conditions: underground coal gasification

Dr. Yanlong Zheng

• 2017
• PhD by Research

ProjectFracturing of hard rocks by microwave treatment and potential applications in mechanized tunnelling

Dr. Dilanth de Silva

• 2017
• PhD by Research

ProjectGeosequestration of Carbon Dioxide in Deep Saline Aquifers: Hydro-Chemical Considerations

Dr. Ashani Ranathunga

• 2017
• PhD by Research

ProjectInvestigation of long term safe storage of carbon dioxide in deep coal seams with enhanced methane recovery

Ms. Xue Le

• 2017
• MSc by Research

ProjectStrength and mineralogical developments in magnesia-GGBS stabilised biochar-sequestered acid sulphate soils

Dr. Tharaka Rathnaweera

• 2016
• PhD by Research

ProjectGeological sequestration of carbon dioxide in deep saline aquifers: coupled flow-mechanical considerations

Dr. Shishi Shao

• 2015
• PhD by Research

ProjectCoupled thermo-hydro-mechanical (THM) behaviour of rock relevant to the geothermal industry

Dr. Ka Yu

• 2015
• PhD by Research

ProjectNumerical and experimental investigations into thermal aspects of geothermal energy piles

Dr. Banambar Singh

• 2015
• PhD by Research

ProjectAn experimental study of creation of optimal fracture networks for heat extraction from engineered geothermal reservoirs

Dr. Nadeesha Lakmali Ukwattage

• 2015
• PhD by Research

ProjectStudy of the accelerated carbonation of coal fly ash for carbon dioxide sequestration and soil amendment

Dr. William Darlington

• 2014
• PhD by Research

ProjectThe effect of scale and defect planes on the failure process and strength of rock with applications in open pit mining

Dr. Md. Shahidul Islam

• 2014
• PhD by Research

ProjectStrength and mineralogical behaviour of lime-GGBS-treated acid sulphate soils

Dr. Mohamed Nasvi Mohamed Careem

• 2014
• PhD by Research

ProjectGeopolymer as well cement for geological sequestration of carbon dioxide

Dr. Benjamin Shannon

• 2014
• PhD by Research

ProjectFracture propagation of cohesive soils under tensile loading and desiccation

Dr. Piyal Wasantha Liyanage

• 2014
• PhD by Research

ProjectOn the coupled hydro-mechanical behaviour of jointed rock masses: an application to mine slope stability

Dr. Kunal Kumar Singh

• 2014
• PhD by Research

ProjectInvestigations of permeability of fractured, steep and deep rock slopes with high groundwater pressures

Dr. Bishwajit Chowdhury

• 2013
• PhD by Research

ProjectMechanical behaviour of lime-slag treated Coode Island Silt

Dr. Verma Dhananjai

• 2013
• PhD by Research

ProjectInvestigation of influence of scale effects of strength and failure modes of deep open cut slopes

Dr. Vikram Vishal

• 2013
• PhD by Research

ProjectAn investigation on carbon dioxide sequestration in Indian coal seams

Mr. David Barry-Macaulay

• 2013
• MSc by Research
• Associate Supervisor

ProjectAn investigation on the thermal and thermo-mechanical behaviour of soils

Dr. Samintha Perera

• 2012
• PhD by Research

ProjectInvestigation of the effect of carbon dioxide sequestration on the hydro-mechanical properties of coal

Dr. Richa Shukla Potdar

• 2012
• PhD by Research

ProjectStudy of reservoir rock and caprock integrity in geo-sequestration of carbon dioxide

Dr. Wai Chong

• 2011
• PhD by Research

ProjectLateral load capacity of single piles socketed into Melbourne mudstone

Dr. Deepika Singh

• 2011
• PhD by Research

ProjectA study of CO₂ sequestration in basalt formation

Dr. Navinda Kishan de Silva

• 2011
• MSc by Research

ProjectAn investigation of mechanical properties and permeability of coal with respect to CO₂

A/Prof. Mohan Yellishetty

• 2010
• PhD by Research

ProjectAchieving environmental stewardship in iron and steel sector through application of life cycle assessment

Dr. Balamurali Raju

• 2010
• PhD by Research

ProjectGeo-sequestration of carbon dioxide in coal seams

Mr. Binu Stanley

• 2010
• MSc by Research

ProjectEngineering and microstructural behaviour of lime-slag treated pyrite bearing coode island silt

Dr. Wooi Leong Tane

• 2009
• PhD by Research

ProjectPhysico-Chemical Interaction of CO₂-Water-Rock under Extreme Geo-Thermal-Mechanical Conditions

Mr. Derek Chun Chuen Chan

• 2008
• MSc by Research

ProjectPerformance of Water and Gas Pipes Buried in Reactive Soil

Dr. Dileeka Jasinge

• 2007
• PhD by Research

ProjectA Study of Geomechanical Properties of Coal with Application to Enhanced Coal Bed Methane Recovery and CO₂ Sequestration

Dr. Matthew John Wightwick

• 2006
• PhD by Research
• Associate Supervisor