My research interests include:

  • Geoenvironmental Engineering with emphasis on
    landfill engineering, evaluation of the static and
    dynamic properties of municipal solid waste,
    bioreactor landfills, post-closure development of
    landfills;

  • Characterization and investigation of the behavior
    of organic soils, stiff soils/soft rocks, and other “non-
    textbook” soil/rock materials;

  • Evaluation/Optimization of ground improvement
    techniques

  • Geotechnical earthquake engineering, including
    seismic response, seismic slope stability and ground
    motion selection and modification;

  • Information technology management  in civil
    engineering;

  • History of engineering, particularly civil engineering
    and geotechnical engineering;



Prospective students who may be interested in research
opportunities under my supervision are encouraged to
contact me.
the University of
Michigan

Students interested in
pursuing doctoral
studies at the
University of Michigan
are encouraged to
contact me.  Funding
is available.