Associate Professor Lutz Gross
Associate Professor

Lutz Gross

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Background

  • since 2023: Honorary Associate Professor, School of Mathematics and Physics, The University of Queensland.
  • 2017-2023: Associate Professor, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, The University of Queensland.
  • 2003-2017: Deputy Director (Software), Earth System Sciences Computational Center (ESSCC) & School of Earth Sciences, The University of Queensland.
  • 2001-2003: Computational Scientist, CSIRO Mathematical and Information Sciences Division, Melbourne, Australia.
  • 2000-2001: Lecturer, Institute of Information and Mathematical Sciences, Massey University at Albany, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • 1996-1999: Research Fellow, Center for Mathematics and its Applications, School of Mathematical Sciences, Australian National University (ANU), Canberra.
  • 1989-1996: Research Scientist, Computing Center, University of Karlsruhe/Germany.

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Associate Professor Lutz Gross is:
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Fields of research

Earth Sciences Electrical and electromagnetic methods in geophysics Geology Geophysical and environmental fluid flows Geophysics Gravimetrics Magnetism and palaeomagnetism Mathematical Sciences Numerical and computational mathematics Numerical solution of differential and integral equations Seismology and seismic exploration

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy of Mathematics, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie

Research interests

  • Large-Scale Inversion of Geophysical Data

    The goal is to bring in all available geophysical data sets for a region or province in a single inversion. Data sets include potential field, electro-magnetic and seismic data. This is a massive computational tasks and requires the use of large parallel computers. Focus of my work is the development of appropriate computational techniques and algorithms.

  • Numerical Modeling

    in particular in the context of geophysical data.

Research impacts

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167 works between 1990 and 2025
All (167) Journal Article (59) Book Chapter (3) Conference Publication (80) Book (1) Other Outputs (24)

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2008

Journal Article

A parallel algorithm to find the zeros of a complex analytic function

Meylan, Michael H. and Gross, Lutz (2008). A parallel algorithm to find the zeros of a complex analytic function. ANZIAM Journal, 44, 236-254. doi: 10.21914/anziamj.v44i0.495

A parallel algorithm to find the zeros of a complex analytic function

2008

Conference Publication

Efficient solvers for incompressible fluid flows in geosciences

Amirbekyan, A. and Gross, L. (2008). Efficient solvers for incompressible fluid flows in geosciences. CTAC'08 - The 14th Biennial Computational Techniques and Applications Conference, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia, 13-16 July 2008. Cambridge, U.K.: Cambridge University Press.

Efficient solvers for incompressible fluid flows in geosciences

2007

Other Outputs

Analysis of slip-weakening frictional laws with static restrengthening and their implications on the scaling, asymmetry and mode of dynamic rupture on homogeneous and bi-material interfaces

Olsen-Kettle, Louise, Weatherley, Dion, Saez, Estelle, Gross, Lutz, Muhlhaus, Hans and Xing, Huilin (2007). Analysis of slip-weakening frictional laws with static restrengthening and their implications on the scaling, asymmetry and mode of dynamic rupture on homogeneous and bi-material interfaces.

Analysis of slip-weakening frictional laws with static restrengthening and their implications on the scaling, asymmetry and mode of dynamic rupture on homogeneous and bi-material interfaces

2007

Conference Publication

Multicycle dynamics of fault systems and static and dynamic triggering of earthquakes

Olsen-Kettle, L. M., Weatherley, D., Gross, L. and Muhlhaus, H.-B. (2007). Multicycle dynamics of fault systems and static and dynamic triggering of earthquakes. Australian Earthquake Engineering Society Conference (AAES, 2007), Wollongong, NSW, Australia, 23-25 November 2007. McKinnon, Vic., Australia: The Australian Earthquake Engineering Society.

Multicycle dynamics of fault systems and static and dynamic triggering of earthquakes

2007

Book Chapter

A Python Module for PDE-based Numerical Modelling

Gross, L., Cumming, B., Steube, K. and Weatherley, D. (2007). A Python Module for PDE-based Numerical Modelling. Applied Parallel Computing. State of the Art in Scientific Computing: 8th International Workshop, PARA 2006, Umeå, Sweden, June 18-21, 2006, Revised Selected Papers. (pp. 270-279) edited by B. Kagstrom. Berlin: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-540-75755-9_33

A Python Module for PDE-based Numerical Modelling

2006

Journal Article

Thermal effects in the evolution of initially layered mantle material

Davies, Matt, Muhlhaus, Hans and Gross, Lutz (2006). Thermal effects in the evolution of initially layered mantle material. Pure and Applied Geophysics, 163 (11-12), 2485-2495. doi: 10.1007/s00024-006-0143-x

Thermal effects in the evolution of initially layered mantle material

2006

Conference Publication

On a python module for PDE-based numerical modelling

Gross, L., Thorne, E. J., Davies, M., Smillie, J. G. and Muhlhaus, H. B. (2006). On a python module for PDE-based numerical modelling. Para'06, Umea, Sweden, 18-21 June 2006. Sweden: Universitat Umea.

On a python module for PDE-based numerical modelling

2006

Other Outputs

Numerical Modelling with Python and XML

Gross, Lutz, Muhlhaus, Hans-Bernd, Thorne, Elspeth and Steube, Ken (2006). Numerical Modelling with Python and XML.

Numerical Modelling with Python and XML

2006

Conference Publication

Making a tsunami simulation: A Two week surboard ride

Thorne, E. J., Gross, L, Cochrane, P. T. and Weatherley, D K (2006). Making a tsunami simulation: A Two week surboard ride. 5th ACES Int'l Workshop, Maui, Hawaii, 4-6 April 2006. Washington, DC United States: ACES.

Making a tsunami simulation: A Two week surboard ride

2006

Conference Publication

On Software infrastructure for computational earth sciences

Gross, L., Thorne, E. J. and Smillie, J. G. (2006). On Software infrastructure for computational earth sciences. Mastering the Data Explosion in the Earth and Environmental Ss, Canberra, ACT Australia, 19-21 April 2006. Canberra, ACT Australia: Australian Academy of Science.

On Software infrastructure for computational earth sciences

2006

Conference Publication

Numerical simulations of earthquakes and the dynamics of fault systems using the finite element method

Kettle, L. M., Mora, P. R., Xing, H., Weatherley, D. K. and Gross, L. (2006). Numerical simulations of earthquakes and the dynamics of fault systems using the finite element method. AIP 17th National Congress 2006, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 3-8 December 2006. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Australian Institute of Physics.

Numerical simulations of earthquakes and the dynamics of fault systems using the finite element method

2006

Conference Publication

Numerical modelling with Python and XML

Gross, L., Thorne, E. J., Smillie, J. G. and Muhlhaus, H. B. (2006). Numerical modelling with Python and XML. 5th ACES International Workshop, Island of Maui, Hawaii, 4-6 April 2006. Washington, DC United States: ACES.

Numerical modelling with Python and XML

2005

Conference Publication

Non-Newtonian Effects in Simple Models of Mantle Convection

Muhlhaus, Hans-Bernd, Davies, Matt, Gross, Lutz and Moresi, Louis (2005). Non-Newtonian Effects in Simple Models of Mantle Convection. Third MIT Conference on Computational Fluid and Solid Mechanics, M.I.T., Cambridge, Massachusetts, 14-17 June 2005. USA: Elsevier.

Non-Newtonian Effects in Simple Models of Mantle Convection

2005

Conference Publication

Non-Newtonian effects in simple models of mantle convection

Mühlhaus, H. B., Davies, M., Gross, L. and Moresi, L. (2005). Non-Newtonian effects in simple models of mantle convection. 3rd M.I.T. Conference on Computational Fluid and Solid Mechanics, Boston MA, USA, 14-17 June 2005.

Non-Newtonian effects in simple models of mantle convection

2005

Conference Publication

Escript: numerical modelling with Python

Gross, L., Cochrane, P. T., Davies, M., Muhlhaus, H. B. and Smillie, J. G. (2005). Escript: numerical modelling with Python. Australian Partnership for Advanced Computing (APAC) Conferene, Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast, Australia, 26-30 September 2005. Canberra, ACT Australia: APAC.

Escript: numerical modelling with Python

2005

Conference Publication

Coupled Finite Element and Particle Based Simulations

Abe, Steffen, Latham, Shane and Gross, Lutz (2005). Coupled Finite Element and Particle Based Simulations. First International Conference on Computational Methods For Coupled Problems in Science and Engineering, Santorini Island, Greece, May 25-27, 2005. International Center for Numerical Methods in Engineering.

Coupled Finite Element and Particle Based Simulations

2005

Journal Article

ACcESS: Australia's contribution to the iSERVO Institute's development

Mora, P, Muhlhaus, H, Gross, L, Xing, H, Weatherley, D, Abe, S, Latham, S and Moresi, L (2005). ACcESS: Australia's contribution to the iSERVO Institute's development. Computing In Science & Engineering, 7 (4), 27-37. doi: 10.1109/MCSE.2005.64

ACcESS: Australia's contribution to the iSERVO Institute's development

2005

Conference Publication

A 2D finite-element method for simulating the physics of fault systems during earthquake cycles

Mora, P. R., Saez, E., Weatherley, D. K., Gross, L. and Wang, C. M. (2005). A 2D finite-element method for simulating the physics of fault systems during earthquake cycles. IASPEI Conference, Santiago, Chile, 3-7 October 2005. USA: IASPEI.

A 2D finite-element method for simulating the physics of fault systems during earthquake cycles

2005

Conference Publication

Python-based programming environment for solving coupled partial differential equations

Gross, Lutz, Davies, Matt, Cochrane, Paul, Muhlhaus, Hans and Smillie, Jon (2005). Python-based programming environment for solving coupled partial differential equations. Coupled Problems 2005: Computational Methods for Coupled Problems in Science and Engineering, Santorini Island, Greece, 25-28 May, 2005. Barcelona, spain: CIMNE.

Python-based programming environment for solving coupled partial differential equations

2005

Conference Publication

Earth Systems simulations on SGI Altix systems using Python

Gross, L., Cochrane, P. T., Davies, M., Muhlhaus, H. B. and Smillie, J. G. (2005). Earth Systems simulations on SGI Altix systems using Python. Global SGIUG 2005 Technical User Conference, Munich, Germany, June 2005. Greece: International Centre for Numerical Methods in Engineering (CIMNE).

Earth Systems simulations on SGI Altix systems using Python

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2027
    Quantitative Geophysics for Monitoring and Assessment of Mining Residue Structure
    Technological Resources Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2026
    Gaining insights into mine waste dumps to avoid environmental legacies
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2017 - 2019
    Quantifying the risk of groundwater contamination from hydraulic fracturing in coal seam gas operations in Australia (Student Stipend from DECRA funds).
    Swinburne University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2019
    Australian Subsurface Carbon Sequestration Simulator (Commonwealth Department of Industry, Innovation and Science grant administered by The University of Melbourne)
    University of Melbourne
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2023
    Simulation Analysis and Modelling UQ (SAM UQ) (NCRIS 2013/2015/2016-17/2018/2019/2021-2022 grant administered by The University of Melbourne (via AuScope Ltd))
    AuScope Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2018
    Improvements in prestack seismic data processing for coal seam gas
    QGC Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    Structure and Evolution of the Australian Continent
    AuScope Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2015
    Future gas through bioconversion of stranded and waste coal
    Queensland Government Smart Futures Research Partnerships Program
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    A fully coupled numerical approach for modelling lithospheric extension
    UWA-UQ Bilateral Research Collaboration Award
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2011
    Software support, engineering and modifications to open source escript code used in the escript platform which supports CSIRO's Reactive Transport code through the escriptBaseRT
    CSIRO Flagships Collaboration Fund
    Open grant
  • 2008
    Upgrade of the ESSCC supercomputing facility.
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant

Availability

Associate Professor Lutz Gross is:
Available for supervision

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Available projects

  • Regularization and Costfunctions in 3D geophysical Inversion

    Various projects suitable for MPhil and PhD students. Required background: numerical analysis, optimization, computing.

  • MT-Gravity Joint Inversion

    Required background: computing, geophysics

  • Multi-resolution AMR Techniques For Solving 3D inversion problems

    Required background: numerical analysis, HPC computing.

  • Applications of Geopysical Inversion

    Various projects suitable for MPhil and PhD students. Required background: geophysics, modelling, computing

  • Modelling Seismo-Electrical Effects

    Strong background in physcis and numerical modelling.

Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    An analysis and characterization of coastal landslide occurrence and hazard and assessment of its potential impact in southeastern Queensland

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Annie Lau

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Associate Professor Lutz Gross directly for media enquiries about:

  • Computer modelling
  • Geophysics
  • Inversion
  • Modelling - numerical
  • Numerical modelling
  • Numerical software
  • Parallel computing
  • Scientific software

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