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Seismology, rock deformation, earthquake damage, field geology
Professor in Earthquake Geology and Rock Physics
Research Group(s): |
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| SeismoLab |
| Rock and Ice Physics Laboratory |
| Ice Physics Laboratory |
| Rock Fluids Laboratory |
| Rock Mechanics Laboratory |
Appointment: | Room: |
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| Professor in Earthquake Geology and Rock Physics | KLB, Ground Floor, G16 |
Courses Taught: | |
| GEOL0016 Structural Geology and Tectonics | |
| GEOL0024 Geological and Environmental Mapping | |
| GEOL0065 Research Methods and Skills (Contributor) | |
| GEOL0056 Independent MSci Project (Contributor) | |
| London NERC Doctoral Training Partnership Core Training | |
London NERC Doctoral Training Partnership Fieldtrip | |
Email Address: | Telephone Number: |
| tom.mitchell@ucl.ac.uk | 020 73108 6348 (56348) |
Research Summary
My research to date has been primarily concerned with two main areas;
- the experimental deformation of rocks under simulated geological conditions, in order to help interpret natural processes such as faulting and earthquake mechanics and
- detailed field studies on the structure and properties of strike-slip fault zones over a range of scales to further understand fault growth processes, subsequent mechanics, and bulk hydraulic and seismological properties of a fault zone
I have always been very conscious of the need to relate laboratory work with nature. To this end, in addition to laboratory based experimentation, through my primary training as a geologist, I have carried out a lot of field-based research, often being able to bring an experimentalist‘s approach to illuminate essentially field-geological problems.
For further details of my research and research group please visit my personal research website at www.tommmitchell.com