Doctoral Theses: Recent submissions

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    • Mechanisms of Interaction Between Hydraulic and Natural Fractures in Shale Rocks 

      Arzuaga García, Ignacio Martín (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2025-09)
      Understanding the interaction between hydraulically induced fractures and pre-existing natural fractures in geologic formations is key for optimizing subsurface energy systems that rely on fluid injection into fractured ...

    • Satellite Drag and Sustainable Space Operations in a Dynamic Thermosphere 

      Parker, William E. (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2025-09)
      Earth’s orbit has become increasingly congested and contested in recent years. The surge in launched payloads, combined with satellite failures, explosions, and collisions, has contributed to a large and growing population ...

    • Essays in Financial Economics and Econometrics 

      Orestes, Victor M. (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2025-09)
      This thesis comprises three essays in finance and econometrics. The first two essays focus on the role of credit access and liquidity in shaping real firm outcomes. The first essay examines the transmission of modern ...