Doctoral Candidate Anas Sidahmed recently took part in DECOVALEX 2027 Workshop #4, held from 3–7 November 2025 at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) in Berkeley, California.

As a member of the D2027 Task SAFENE-2 team, he presented new results from his ongoing research on Advanced 3D Hydro-Mechanical Modelling of Changing Intermediate Stress in Fractured Crystalline Rocks. His contribution highlighted recent advances in understanding stress redistribution and coupled HM behaviour in complex geological settings—key elements for the safe design and long-term performance of deep geo-energy and geo-storage systems.

During the workshop, Anas also joined technical field trips organized by the LBNL team, gaining firsthand insights into experimental facilities and monitoring infrastructures relevant to the DECOVALEX community.

This participation reinforces the project’s commitment to high-quality research, international collaboration, and the development of robust modelling approaches for subsurface safety assessment.