Derek Elsworth
Research Summary
Computational mechanics, rock mechanics, groundwater hydrology, mathematical modeling, poromechanics, coupled processes, contaminant hydrology, mining engineering, petroleum engineering and fracture hydrology with applications to geothermal energy; the de
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Recent Publications
Gouge Epidotization and Lateral Heterogeneity Control Granitoid Fault Friction in Geothermal Reservoirs
An, M., Huang, R., Zhong, Z., Liu, Z. & Elsworth, D., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Impact of Carbonation on Fault Instability During CO2 Storage in Basalts and Fractured Shales
An, M., Huang, R., Zhong, Z., Yu, P., Yin, Z. Y. & Elsworth, D., Mar 2026, In: SPE Journal. 31, 3, p. 1835-1855 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Influence of stress heterogeneity on shear behavior of rock discontinuities in laboratory experiments: New insights from numerical simulations
Chai, S., Zou, Y., Wu, H., Akbariforouz, M., Su, B., Grasselli, G., Elsworth, D., Hatzor, Y. H. & Zhao, Q., Jan 2026, In: International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences. 197, 106358.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Acoustic signatures of fault reactivation and healing under hydrothermal conditions
Eijsink, A., Marone, C. J., Riviere, J., Shokouhi, P. & Elsworth, D., Apr 1 2026, In: Geophysical Journal International. 245, 1, ggag042.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Multiphysics Modeling of Coal-to-Methane Bioconversion Considering the Impact of Microbial Clogging
Gao, Q., Liu, J., Leong, Y. K. & Elsworth, D., Mar 19 2026, In: Energy and Fuels. 40, 11, p. 5545-5561 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Cycled Fluid Injection Limits Maximum Earthquake Size by Controlling the Cadence of Seismic Moment Release
Geng, Z., Wang, L., Liu, Q., Wang, J., Yu, P., Zhou, Y., Huang, Y., Kang, Y., Liu, B. & Elsworth, D., Feb 16 2026, In: Geophysical Research Letters. 53, 3, e2025GL119289.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
Multi-method constrained stress states in the Qiabuqia geothermal field, NW China: Insights from basin-basement contrasts
Hu, Z., Zhang, S., Zhang, C., Zhang, S., Elsworth, D., Meng, W. & Qin, X., Mar 2026, In: International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences. 199, 106422.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
A fictitious Stress-Based model of coal modulus evolution under the influence of gas sorption
Jiang, C., Liu, J. & Elsworth, D., Oct 1 2026, In: Fuel. 421, 138933.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Exploratory assessment of symbiotic hydrogen storage and CO2 sequestration in coal seams
Jiang, C., Liu, J. & Elsworth, D., Jan 1 2026, In: Energy. 342, 139773.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
CO2-Enhanced Multiphase Flow in Heterogenous Coal Measures: Thermal-Hydraulic-Mechanic (THM) Model for Enhancing Gas Co-Production with CO2 Geo-Sequestration
Li, L., Abdallah, K. B., Hamdi, E., Hou, B., Cui, Z., Elsworth, D. & Liu, J., Mar 1 2026, In: Fuel. 407, 137479.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Mechanisms of Weakening in Coal-Measure Rocks by Hyperalkaline Fluids
Liang, S., Shen, J., Elsworth, D., Shan, C., Yao, Q., Wang, Q., Chong, Z. & Li, X., Feb 2026, In: Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering. 59, 2, p. 2765-2788 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Coupled Imaging and THM-Damage Modeling of Supercritical CO2 Fracturing in Coal
Liu, L., Li, Y., Elsworth, D., Wang, T., Ji, H., Sun, X., Yang, T., Zhao, K. & Wang, J., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Linking evolution of heterogeneous microstructure and rheology of granite to 1000 °C
Liu, L., Luo, S., Elsworth, D., Liu, K., Luo, Y., Ji, H. & Wang, T., Mar 2026, In: Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. 18, 3, p. 1842-1857 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Fault heterogeneity increases the complexity of earthquake precursors: Insights from direct shear tests with AE activity
Luo, G., Qi, S., Zheng, B., He, M., Elsworth, D. & Xiao, W., Jun 1 2026, In: Earth and Planetary Science Letters. 683, 119979.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Investigation on Injection-Induced Reactivation by Hydraulic Fracturing for Gypsum-Filled Flaw
Ma, D., Wu, Y., Meng, Q., An, M., Elsworth, D., Pu, H. & Gu, J., Mar 2026, In: Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering. 59, 3, p. 3735-3749 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review