Rock Physics Laboratory
The Rock Physics Laboratory is a public, research-oriented facility focused on understanding subsurface fluid properties, rock–fluid interactions, and their seismic signatures. RPL combines laboratory experiments, rock physics theory, well-log analysis, advanced seismic imaging, waveform inversion, AI/ML, and computational methods to support frontier research in energy and environmental applications, including oil and gas, geothermal systems, carbon capture and storage, fractured reservoirs, and subsurface monitoring.
Contact Us
Mailing Address:
Rock Physics Lab
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
University of Houston
312 Science & Research Bldg 1
Houston TX 77204-5007
Lab Location:
104 and 108 Science & Research Bldg 1
Phone: (713) 743-3982
Fax: (713) 748-7906
Email: Yingcai Zheng yzheng12@uh.edu
Latest News
- Prof Colin Sayers is selected for the SEG Life Membership Award
- Dr. Yingcai Zheng is elected to National Academy of Inventors as a Senior Member. The 2026 class has 230 Senior Members. Follow link for more details
