Regular biography
David Och is an Adjunct Associate Professor at The University of New South Wales, affiliated with the Earth & Sustainability Science Research Centre within the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences. His research interests are not explicitly detailed in the provided information. Och's profile is listed on the university's directory page, which serves as a resource for finding academic staff within the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences.
Scholar-generated biography
David J. Och is a geologist specializing in structural geology and its applications to engineering, particularly in the context of tunneling and infrastructure projects. His research focuses on the geological units and tectonic history of regions such as Port Macquarie and the Sydney Basin, with an emphasis on brittle faulting, thermal events, and the formation of fault gouge. He has contributed to studies on subduction processes, eclogite, blueschist, and serpentinite, which are critical for understanding the geological framework of eastern Australia. His work also addresses the practical implications of geological data in large-scale engineering projects, including ground characterization and tunnel design.