Dr. Raphael Affinito

Scientist
Dr. Raphael Affinito
Building E, Room 325 (Büro)
Telegrafenberg
14473 Potsdam

Function and Responsibilities:

Postdoctoral Research Scientist

Research Interests:

Rock Mechanics, Earthquake Hazards, Frictional Stability and Fracturing

Poroelastic and hydraulic properties of geologic materials

Fluid-induced seismicity and applications to low carbon technologies

Career:

[2025 - Present]  -  Postdoctoral Research Scientist - GFZ Potsdam

[2020-2025]  -  Research and Teaching Assistant - The Pennsylvania State University

[2020]  -  Exploration Geoscience Intern - ExxonMobil Upstream Business Unit 

Education:

[2020 - 2025]  -  Ph.D. in Geoscience from The Pennsylvania State University 

[2016 - 2020]  -  Bachelors of Science in Geology from University of Delaware

Research Boards and Committees:

Committees: 

    - Early Career Representative for the Earth Magnetism and Rock Physics (EMRP) Section of the European Geophysical Union (EGU)

Reviews: 

    - Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, Science Advances

Awards:

Outstanding Student Presentation Award from the American Geophysical Union (AGU)

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