Geophysical Imaging for Energy, Environment, and Natural Hazard Mitigation
Scientic Supervisor / Contact Person
Name and Surname
Juanjo Ledo
ORCID (link)
Researcher ID (link)
Localization & Research Area
Faculty / Institute
Faculty of Physical Science
Department
Física de la Tierra y Astrofísica
Research Area
Environmental Sciences and Geology (ENV), Physics (PHY)
MSCA & ERC experience
Research group / research team hosted any MSCA fellow?
No
Research group / research team have any ERC beneficiaries?
No
Research Team & Research Topic
Research Team / Research Group Name (if any)
Geophysical Imaging: Unraveling Earth's Subsurface for Energy, Environment, and Natural Hazard Mitigation
Website of the Research team / Research Group / Department
Brief description of the Research Team / Research Group / Department
Juan José Ledo Fernández is a Full Professor at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, specializing in the application of geophysical methods to understand the Earth's structure and dynamics. His primary expertise lies in magnetotellurics (MT), a technique that uses natural electromagnetic fields to image the electrical resistivity of the subsurface. His research spans a wide range of applications, including:
Geothermal Exploration: A significant focus of his work involves utilizing MT to explore and characterize geothermal systems, as evidenced by publications related to the Canary Islands and the Vallès Basin in Spain.
Volcanic Monitoring: Professor Ledo Fernández has applied MT to monitor volcanic activity, including the 2021 eruption on La Palma, demonstrating the method's utility in understanding dynamic volcanic processes.
Seawater Intrusion and Submarine Groundwater Discharge: His research also addresses critical environmental issues, employing multidisciplinary approaches that include electromagnetic methods to characterize coastal alluvial aquifers, understand seawater intrusion, and assess submarine groundwater discharge.
CO2 Storage Monitoring: He is involved in projects utilizing controlled-source electromagnetic (CSEM) and MT methods for monitoring CO2 storage sites, contributing to research on carbon capture and storage technologies.
Crustal Structure Imaging: His earlier work includes extensive research on the lithospheric structure of the Pyrenees, Betics and Canada, and he continues to be interested in using MT and other geophysical data to image crustal structures.
Geomagnetically Induced Currents: Professor Ledo Fernández also researches the impact of space weather, specifically geomagnetically induced currents, on power transmission grids, particularly in the Spanish Islands.
Research Impact:
Professor Ledo Fernández has a strong publication record with numerous articles in leading international journals. He is actively involved in the scientific community, serving as a reviewer for journals and conferences, and as an associate editor for Earth, Planets and Space and Pure and Applied Geophysics. He has also supervised numerous doctoral theses and Master's theses.
Geothermal Exploration: A significant focus of his work involves utilizing MT to explore and characterize geothermal systems, as evidenced by publications related to the Canary Islands and the Vallès Basin in Spain.
Volcanic Monitoring: Professor Ledo Fernández has applied MT to monitor volcanic activity, including the 2021 eruption on La Palma, demonstrating the method's utility in understanding dynamic volcanic processes.
Seawater Intrusion and Submarine Groundwater Discharge: His research also addresses critical environmental issues, employing multidisciplinary approaches that include electromagnetic methods to characterize coastal alluvial aquifers, understand seawater intrusion, and assess submarine groundwater discharge.
CO2 Storage Monitoring: He is involved in projects utilizing controlled-source electromagnetic (CSEM) and MT methods for monitoring CO2 storage sites, contributing to research on carbon capture and storage technologies.
Crustal Structure Imaging: His earlier work includes extensive research on the lithospheric structure of the Pyrenees, Betics and Canada, and he continues to be interested in using MT and other geophysical data to image crustal structures.
Geomagnetically Induced Currents: Professor Ledo Fernández also researches the impact of space weather, specifically geomagnetically induced currents, on power transmission grids, particularly in the Spanish Islands.
Research Impact:
Professor Ledo Fernández has a strong publication record with numerous articles in leading international journals. He is actively involved in the scientific community, serving as a reviewer for journals and conferences, and as an associate editor for Earth, Planets and Space and Pure and Applied Geophysics. He has also supervised numerous doctoral theses and Master's theses.
Research lines / projects proposed
Geophysics (EM methods)
Geothermal energy
Volcanoes monitoring and imaging
Raw materials
Subsurface groundwater Discharge
Geothermal energy
Volcanoes monitoring and imaging
Raw materials
Subsurface groundwater Discharge
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