Dr Mihaela Grigore

Dr Mihaela Grigore is a Senior Research Scientist in the Resources Program, with a background in Materials Science and Engineering. Throughout her career, she has worked in different areas of research including wellbore cement integrity, CO2 sequestration through mineral carbonation, unconventional reservoir characterisation, hydrogen storage materials, dry reforming methane catalysts, thermal energy storage materials, photovoltaics, fugitive emissions, ironmaking and coke making.
Mihaela’s latest research focuses on wellbore cements integrity in Underground Hydrogen Storage and Coal Seam Gas production. She has investigated the influence of hydrogen, groundwaters and microorganisms on cement properties under simulated subsurface conditions, as well as cement hydration (curing) under simulated reservoir conditions.

Mihaela has expertise in material characterisation using X-Ray Diffraction and Scattering (Powder Diffraction, Grazing Incidence X-Ray Diffraction, Microdiffraction, X-Ray Reflectivity, Small Angle X-Ray Scattering, non-ambient studies), Small Angle Neutron Scattering, Ultra-Small Angle Neutron Scattering and Scanning Electron Microscopy-Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy.
She has experience with high-temperature and high-pressure equipment and knowledge in ionising radiation (X-Ray) safety.