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Tiziana Vanorio is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Stanford University, where she also serves as a Senior Fellow at the Precourt Institute for Energy, with courtesy appointments in Civil and Environmental Engineering. She leads the Rock Physics Geomaterials Laboratory, focusing her research on the physical and mechanical properties of rocks and geomaterials. Vanorio's work employs laboratory experiments and analytical techniques to enhance our understanding of composite structures and their properties across different scales. A significant aspect of her research is aimed at improving resource efficiency and promoting energy sustainability, particularly in the cement industry, by exploring CO₂ reuse and accelerated mineralization techniques. Her academic contributions include a range of honors, such as the NSF CAREER Award and the Alfred Wegener Award from the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers. Vanorio is also engaged in teaching, developing courses that address energy challenges, and mentoring graduate students on the experimental methods of rock physics, integrating theoretical lectures with hands-on laboratory experiences.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Teaching and conducting research in Earth and Planetary Sciences.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Conducted research and taught courses in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Conducted research in the Geophysics Department.
Université de Nice Sophia Antipolis • Nice, France
Research in geophysics.
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