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Adam Schwartzkopff is a senior lecturer in Mining Engineering at the University of Western Australia, focusing on 3D failure criteria and constitutive modeling of rock masses. His postdoctoral research involved investigating fault mechanics and microseismicity using extended finite element (XFEM) methods in the context of in-situ fluid injection experiments on pre-existing faults. He completed his PhD on predicting breakdown pressures and fracture propagation in hydraulic fracturing using artificial rock specimens that replicated intact cracks. He possesses extensive experience in rock mechanics, fracture mechanics, and numerical modeling, which has led to significant collaborations and contributions in related research fields.
University of Western Australia • Perth
Teaching and researching in Mining Engineering with a focus on rock mechanics and hydraulic fracturing.
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