About ERL

The Earth Resources Laboratory (ERL), founded in 1982, is an applied geophysics research laboratory focusing on applications in energy, the environment, and the characterization of the Earth’s upper crust. Activities include theoretical, experimental, and observational research in geophysical imaging, geological process modeling, and the interactions between rock pore systems and migrating fluids. ERL has a staff of about 35, including faculty, research scientists, post-doctoral fellows, and graduate students. In addition, visiting faculty and researchers from universities and industry frequently participate in ERL research and educational activities. The Lab has access to large scale computational resources (ACES) and also houses an Ultrasonic/rock properties. Research projects are in equal measure by the energy industry and government grants.

Current research directions include:

Technical areas of focus include: