From a small town in Michigan to research institutions across Europe, Brandon’s career journey has been driven by a passion for understanding the Earth beneath our feet. Now at Geosolutions Leeds, his work focuses on using seismic imaging to support geothermal energy development and help tackle real-world challenges in the energy transition. Life Before Leeds...
The immersive film installation, Voices of Coal, in which Geosolutions Leeds took part, is now on display at the National Coal Mining Museum for England. Developed by artist Debbie Harman, the exhibition opened on 20 December 2025 and will run until Sunday, 1 March 2026. Memory and Renewal Voices of Coal is inspired by Kellingley Colliery mine and explores the future after coal while paying homage...
Geophysics undergraduate students from the School of Earth and Environment recently contributed to the University of York’s Deep Geothermal Energy Project. Charlotte Hill, James Pagan and Duncan Brown joined Echo Geo Ltd, the survey contractors for York, to assist with the deployment of sensors ahead of seismic imaging beneath the University of York's Campus East. Working alongside peers from...
The immersive art project 'Voices of Coal', in which Prof David Healy and the Geomechanics Laboratory participated, will be showcased at the National Coal Mining Museum for England this week. Developed by the Time Network artist Debbie Harman, the project explores the future after coal while paying homage to the mining past. 'Voices of Coal' seeks to...
Life Before Leeds Olawale began his academic journey at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, where he graduated with First Class Honours in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. Following his undergraduate studies, Olawale worked as a Process Engineer, gaining valuable industrial experience before pursuing an MSc in Corrosion Control Engineering at The University of Manchester. There,...
The UK has come a long way in decarbonising electricity. With the closure of the country’s last coal-fired power station, we’ve entered a new era of cleaner energy. Yet, one major challenge remains: how we heat our homes and buildings. Right now, heating is responsible for around 25% of UK carbon emissions, and only 6%...
We're excited to share that our Masters by Research scholarship is now open for applications. We’re offering up to three scholarships covering tuition fees for one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study. The funding is open to UK/Home-status students in geology, engineering, and social sciences with an interest in the energy...
We're delighted to announce that the Geosolutions Leeds geothermal team will be attending the European Geothermal Congress (EGC) 2025 in Zürich, from 6 to 10 October. EGC2025 is the largest geothermal congress in Europe, featuring an exciting programme of plenary and technical lectures, networking and business opportunities, side events, and social events. Our team will...
Our monthly spotlight on the work and lives of the next generation of researchers passionate about the energy transition. Life before Leeds Before joining Geosolutions Leeds as a Postgraduate Researcher, Joe completed a Master’s degree in GeoEnergy at the University of Edinburgh, where he published his first paper on numerical modelling of deep geothermal systems....
In this interview, we speak with Dr Mark Cooper, the Chief Geologist at the Geological Survey of Northern Ireland (GSNI). With a career spanning across industry, applied research and teaching, Dr Cooper has played a key role in advancing geological understanding across Northern Ireland and driving the energy transition. He is currently working with Prof...