Research Group

Current Members

Contact info and resumes for student researchers can be found here.

  • Matthew Burrall (2015-present) – M.S.C.E./Ph.D.: “Root-Inspired Reinforcement Systems” (co-advisor w/ Dr. Dan Wilson)
  • Alex Camil San Pablo (2015-present) – B.S.C.E.: “Bio-mediated Soil Improvement”
  • Kate Darby (2013-present) – Ph.D.: “CPT Based Characterization of Intermediate Soils” (co-advisor, advisor Prof. Ross Boulanger)
  • Michael Gomez (2013-present) – Ph.D.: “Bio-cementation Field Scale Trials: Addressing the Challenges of Treatment Uniformity & Verification, Biostimulation, & By-product Management”
  • Charles Graddy (2014-present) – Ph.D.: “Microbial Processes & Population Changes (cont.): Biostimulation for Ureolysis-MICP & Denitrification” (co-advisor, advisor Prof. Doug Nelson)
  • Jordan Greer (2016-present) – M.S.C.E.: “Reduction of Sand Permeability Using Biofilms”
  • Gabby Hernandez (2015-present) – B.S.C.E / M.S.C.E.: “Bio-mediated Soil Improvement”
  • Christopher Krage (2012-present) – Ph.D.: “Evaluation of Sample Disturbance of Intermediate Soils”
  • Kevin Kuei (2015-present) – Ph.D.: “Improved Pile Capacity Estimation Using iBPT Measurements”
  • Diane Moug (2012-present) – Ph.D.: “Numerical Simulation of Cone Penetration” (co-advisor, advisor Prof. Ross Boulanger)
  • Adam Price (2012-present) – Ph.D.: “CPT Based Characterization of Intermediate Soils” (co-advisor, advisor Prof. Ross Boulanger)
  • Alena Raymond (2015-present) – M.S.C.E.: “LCSA Framework for Evaluation of Bio-mediated and Bio-inspired Technologies” (co-advisor with Prof. Alissa Kendall)
  • Alex Sturm (2012-present) – M.S.C.E: “Development of iBPT”

Past Members

  • Brian Albin (2015-2016) – M.S.C.E.: “Effect of Overburden Stress on the Sample Disturbance of Intermediate Soils”
  • Anthony Rossiter (2014-2016) – M.S.C.E.: “Improved Pile Capacity Estimation with iBPT Measurements”
  • Ana Maria Parra Bastidas (2012-2016) – Ph.D.: “Ottawa F-65 Sand Characterization” (co-advisor, advisor Ross Boulanger)
  • Mason Ghafghazi (2012-2015) – Post-doc: “Characterization of Gravels using the instrumented Becker Penetration Test”
  • Kevin Kuei (2013-2015) – M.S.C.E.: “Pile Driving Mechanics at the Tip as Informed by Direct Measurements”
  • Collin Anderson (2013-2015) – M.S.C.E.: “Investigation of Cone Penetration in Bio-Cemented Soils”
  • Lisa Yabusaki (2013-2015) – M.S.C.E.: “Summary of Insurance Claims Against Geotechnical Firms” (co-advisor, Dr. Pat Lucia advisor)
  • Chase Temple (2013-2015) – M.S.C.E.: “Development of Site/Soil Specific Correlation Factors for Converting iBPT Measurements to Equivalent SPT N60 Values”
  • Jon Pearson (2013-2014) – M.S.C.E.: “Sensitivity of Vertical Liquefaction Settlement Calculations to Equivalent N60 Values and Continuous Profiling Provided by the iBPT”
  • Christopher Krage (2012-2014) – M.S.C.E.: “Liquefaction Potential Evaluation of Sands with Fines using Variable Penetration Rate Cone Testing”
  • Aravinthan Thurairajah (2007-2013) – Ph.D.: “Development of a Removable Test Pile”
  • Michael Gomez (2011-2013) – M.S.C.E.: “Surface Stabilization of Mine Slopes with MICP”
  • Clayton Proto (2011-2013) – M.S.C.E.: “Permeability Reduction and Liquefaction Mitigation with Bio-Film Forming Bacteria”
  • Brina Mortensen (2006-2012) –Ph.D.: “Dynamic Engineering Properties of Bio-Improved Soils”
  • Brian Martinez (2006-2012) –Ph.D.: “Upscaling of Bio-Improves Soils for Field Application”
  • Robbie Jaeger (2006-2012) –Ph.D.: “Modeling of Variable Rate Cone Penetration Testing”
  • Daniel Bernardi (2011-2012) – M.S.C.E.: “Bio-Bricks: Development of Bio-Cemented Sandstone Brick”
  • Gail da Silva (2010-2012) – M.S.C.E.: “Performance of Bio-Improved Soils Subjected to Dynamic Loading”
  • Nicholas Broussard (2010-2012) – M.S.C.E.: “Selection of Rigidity Index for CPT Analysis”
  • Doug Wahl (2009-2012) – M.S.C.E.: “Development of an Automated Control System Variable Penetration Rate CPT Testing”
  • Jack Waller (2010-2011) – M.S.C.E.: “CT-Imaging of Bio-Cemented Soil Subjected to Triaxial Shearing”
  • Mark Pinske (2010-2011) – M.S.C.E.: “Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Ground Improvement Methods”
  • Matthew Weil (2008-2010) – M.S.C.E.: “Monitoring Techniques and Permanence of Bio-Improved Soils”.
  • Nicholas Yafrate (2004-2009) – Ph.D.: “Evaluation of Full-Flow Penetration Probes for Characterizing Soft Sediments”.
  • Matthew Gross (2008-2009) – M.S.C.E.: “Geology and Geotechnical Engineering of Clays in the Ione Formation”.
  • Brina Mortensen (2006-2008) – M.S.C.E.: “Treatment Optimization for Microbially Induced Calcite Precipitation”.
  • Brian Martinez (2006-2008) – M.S.C.E.: “Micro- and Macro-scale Studies of Microbially Induced Calcite Precipitation in Sands”.
  • Robbie Jaeger (2006-2008) – M.S.C.E.: “Variable Rate Cone Penetration Testing for Characterizing Intermediate Soils”.
  • Bernard Wair (2007-2008) – M.S.C.E.: “Guidelines for Vs Values Based on In-situ and Laboratory Tests”.
  • Kylan Kegal (2007-2008) – M.S.C.E.: “Evaluation of Variable Penetration Rate CPT Testing in Mixed Soils”.
  • Sueong Rho (2008) – M.S.C.E.: “Evaluation of Methods for Estimating Secondary Compression of Clay Deposits”.
  • Zachary Westgate (2004-2005) – M.S.C.E.: “Development of a Interface Critical State Framework using PIV and Cyclic Interface Shear Testing”.
  • Geoffrey Christoph (2003-2005) – M.S.C.E.: “Influence of Particle Properties and Initial Specimen State on the Specimen Response to One-Dimensional Loading at High Stresses”.
  • Michael Fritzges (2003-2005) – M.S.C.E.: “Biologically Induced Improvement of the Response of Sands to Monotonic and Impact Loading”.
  • Nicholas Yafrate (2002-2004) – M.S.C.E.: “Development of a Miniature Piezoprobe for Delineating Soil Layers”.
  • Daniel Howey (2002-2004) – M.S.C.E.: “Effect of Surface Texturing on Axial Pile Capacity in Sand and Clay”.

 

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