Digital Rock and Porous Materials Platform — From Imaging Matter to Predictive Matter
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTERDIGITAL ROCK &
POROUS MATERIALS PLATFORM

The University of Manchester

Digital Rock &
Porous Materials
Platform

From Imaging Matter to Predictive Matter

Multiscale Characterisation4D DynamicsModelling & AIDigital Twin
Explore Platform

01 / Platform framework

From imaging matter
to predictive matter.

A single integrated framework connecting multiscale observation, dynamic experiments, physics, AI and digital twins—from nanopores to geological formations.

Digital Rock and Porous Materials Platform framework spanning nanopores to formations, with integrated workflow and platform capabilities
TEM Tomography(2D / 3D / 4D)

02 / Data-to-decision workflow

A continuous path from observation to prediction.

Every stage preserves context, uncertainty and provenance—so insight can move confidently from the scanner to real-world decisions.

  1. 01

    Image

    Observe structure across scales

  2. 02

    Characterise

    Quantify chemistry and topology

  3. 03

    Experiment

    Capture matter in motion

  4. 04

    Model

    Resolve coupled physics

  5. 05

    Learn

    Connect data with AI

  6. 06

    Predict

    Build actionable digital twins

03 / Integrated capabilities

Built as a platform,
not a collection of tools.

Six connected capabilities support research from fundamental science through industrial translation.

MI

Multiscale Imaging

From atomic interfaces to geological cores

DE

Dynamic Experiments

Operando, high-pressure and reactive systems

AI

Modelling & AI

Physics-informed learning and digital twins

DI

Digital Infrastructure

FAIR data, workflows and reproducible science

AP

Applications

Energy, environment and advanced materials

IC

Impact & Collaboration

Industry, facilities, training and open science

04 / Applications

Predictive porous materials for a changing world.

Natural hydrogenCO₂ storageSubsurface energyCatalysisBatteriesEnvironmental systems