Professor Paul Young
Vice President Research, University of Toronto
Education and Qualifications
- 2007, FRSC (Fellow, Royal Society of Canada)
- 1986, C.Eng. (Chartered Professional Engineer)
- 1983, FGS (Fellow, Geological Society of London)
- 1983, C. Geol. (Chartered Professional Geologist)
- 1981, Ph.D. (Council National Academic Awards, U.K.)
- 1976, Postrgraduate Cert. Ed. (University of London, U.K.)
- 1974, M.Sc. (University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, U.K.)
- 1973, B.Sc. Hons (University of London, U.K.)
Download: Summative CV
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| Breaking New Ground - Microsoft Case Study 2008 | Rock Solid IT - Dell Case Study 2008 | |
| Heavy Duty Rock Research - The Varsity 2008 | RFDL - Only Lab of its Kind Worldwide | |
| UofT's Monster Machine - Toronto Star 2008 | RFDL Event with Dell and Microsoft 2008 | |
| RocNews 2007 - Top Project Article on RFDL | Canadian Technology News Article 2007 | |
| Rock Fracture Dynamics Lab Summary 2007 |
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My research group carries out fundamental and applied research at the interface between seismology and rock mechanics. We are interested in rock fracture physics, earthquake processes, geophysics and geomechanics. The group currently consists of post-doctoral researchers and PhD students. The group has a considerable history with alumni as NASA astronauts, academics, seismologists, rock mechanics and geotechnical engineers, and medical doctors. They work for government, natural radwaste agencies, mining and petroleum companies and are involved in fundamental science and engineering consulting. If you are interested in joining the group and pursuing graduate studies in this field, please contact Professor Young.
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Research is conducted through laboratory experiments using state of the art rock testing and monitoring equipment, and through developing and using sophisticated geomechanical modelling computer software packages. We also have extensive in situ microseismic datasets recorded at the Underground Research Laboratory in Canada where experiments were conducted to study induced fracturing and rock-fluid interactions. Additionally, the group applies acoustic emission and ultrasonic monitoring techniques to concrete structures to further understand the load-induced failure process.
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Rock physics; Computational geomechanics and rock fracture dynamics; Earthquake source physics; Induced seismicity and acoustic emission; Micromechanical modeling of rock fracture and seismicity.
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