We study a vast array of processes in rock physics, ranging in scale from 10 nm to 1 cm, where subsurface engineering interfaces with nanofluidics and nanomechanics. Our goal is to quantitatively determine how small-scale processes control the large-scale (~ 1 cm) behavior in the subsurface. Our laboratory is designed to conduct high-precision measurements to develop physically representative models. Standard measurements conducted on core plugs or blocks are used to test our results, but they are not the main focus of our research. Current activities include laboratory experiments, theoretical investigations, developments of predictive models, and engineering and scientific applications. Our recent focus is on hydrogen transport and the applications of deep learning.