Regular biography
Prof. Dr. Michael C. Drews is a professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the Technical University of Munich. His research focuses on deep geothermal energy, particularly the analysis, prediction, and monitoring of pressures and stresses in the upper 6 km of the Earth’s crust. He combines techniques from various disciplines, such as drilling and geophysics, to minimize risks associated with deep geothermal energy projects. His current regional focus is on the Bavarian part of the North Alpine Foreland Basin. Prof. Drews graduated as a Diplom Geologist from the University of Mainz in 2008 and received a doctoral degree from Newcastle University in 2012. He has worked as a global subject matter expert for pore pressure prediction in the petroleum industry and as a senior researcher in geomechanics at Friedrich-Alexander University. In 2019, he joined the Technical University of Munich.
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Michael Drews is a researcher at the Technical University of Munich, focusing on geothermal energy, geosciences, geomechanics, and basin analysis. His work explores the geological and mechanical factors influencing geothermal systems, including overpressure, compaction, and stress regimes in sedimentary basins. Drews investigates the techno-economic aspects of geothermal energy systems and their integration with CO2 storage. His research also addresses the social acceptance of geothermal technology and the impact of reservoir heterogeneity on fluid flow. By analyzing data from deep geothermal wells and integrating geophysical and petrophysical methods, Drews contributes to the understanding of subsurface processes critical for sustainable energy and carbon capture.