Lluís Saló-Salgado

Lluís Saló-Salgado conducts research at the intersection of geology, flow in porous media, and geomechanics to mitigate geohazards and address outstanding scientific challenges in complex subsurface systems. His work primarily focuses on developing computational tools anchored in field and experimental data, with the long-term goal of enabling sustainable development of the subsurface to support the energy transition.

Currently, Saló-Salgado focuses on addressing the challenges posed by faults and fractures in geologic carbon dioxide sequestration and hydrogen storage. His specific research interests include fault zone development, architecture, and hydraulic property characterization, as well as quantitative assessment and mitigation of critical hazards such as fluid leakage, geomechanical deformation, and induced seismicity.

In teaching, Saló-Salgado’s interests span a broad range within energy geoscience and geoengineering. He is particularly interested in topics including energy transition geoscience and technologies, fault and fracture hydrogeology, reservoir engineering and simulation, and computer programming for geoscientists. He is committed to providing students with both a rigorous theoretical foundation and practical computational skills through integrated research and teaching, preparing them to address the evolving needs of the energy sector.

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Contact

Email: lsalosal@tennessee.edu

Professional Website: www.lluissalo.com

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Research Interests

I conduct computational and experimental research at the intersection of geology, flow in porous media, and geomechanics to mitigate geohazards and address outstanding scientific challenges related to energy development in complex subsurface systems.