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  3. Dr Janis Aleksans

Dr Janis Aleksans

  • Postdoctoral Researcher
    UCD

janis.aleksans@ucd.ie

Biography

Graduated with the BSc in Earth Sciences from the University of Glasgow in 2014. This was followed by acquisition of PhD from University of Glasgow in 2018 with the main research focus on applying numerical modelling techniques to better understand rock fracture dynamics and associated microseismicity during hydrofracturing.

Currently working with Dr. Conrad Childs to provide numerical solution to study fault system evolution. The stages in the development of fault systems, from initiation through localisation to maturity are well established from the study of ancient fault systems. However, there are many aspects of fault system evolution that are not yet understood. The extent to which large faults develop from the coalescence of initially isolated faults or establish their lengths rapidly and at low strains, is a matter of significant debate. Similarly relatively little is known about the mechanics of interaction between faults over geological timescales. These issues are not easily addressed using geological data largely due to limitations in temporal and spatial resolution. An approach that can improve our understanding of fault growth is appropriately scaled numerical modelling that complements geological data and analysis.

Technical Description

We are numerically modelling fault system evolution using mainly the Discrete Element approach as well as other methods and comparing results between model and real fault systems which will establish the extent to which the numerical models are capable of replicating real systems leading to new insights into the mechanics of fault growth over geological timescales. The benefit of numerical modelling is that method is very versatile and can be tailored to simulate many different geological scenarios.

Role

  • Postdoctoral Researcher

Institution

  • UCD

Research Area

  • Energy Security

Expertise

  • 3D modelling

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