Kieran Mulchrone

I am a senior lecturer in the school of mathematical sciences, focused on fluid mechanics in geology.
Research interests include: Mathematical modelling, numerical methods, machine-learning, fluid Mechanics (low Reynolds number flow) in Geological problems, Statistical analysis of finite strain in rock mechanics, software development and object orientated technologies.

Mathematical Modelling of Patterns in Geology and the Natural World: A fundamental hypothesis of my research is that attaining a greater understanding of the physical behaviour of rocks during deformation will lead to methods which allow estimation of the amount and type of deformation from the finite, observable pattern of inclusions exhibited in natural examples. Thus, the basic research question I address is how do rocks deform when subjected to stress?