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Strong foundations, beneath us and within us
Engineering the Ground.
Engineering the Mind.
Geotechnical Engineer | Educator | Researcher | Mentor
I explore how we build stronger foundations, both beneath our infrastructure and within ourselves, through engineering, education, research and mentorship.
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Whether you are building your career, developing your research or looking for ideas that help you think differently, there is a clear place to begin.
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Explore geotechnical engineering, soil behaviour, publications and engineering practice.
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Engineering the Ground We Build On
Soil is often unseen, but almost everything we build depends on it.
My work spans research, teaching and professional practice, with interests in environmental effects on soil behaviour, unsaturated and tropical soils, critical state soil mechanics, soil microstructure and numerical modelling.
Research and Publications
Research interests, publications and academic contributions.
Geotechnical Resources
Practical explanations, learning resources and technical insights.
Teaching and Education
Developing engineers through clear, rigorous and practical learning.
Mentorship and resources
Engineering the Mind
Some foundations cannot be seen. Whether you want guidance through a decision or simply the right material at the right moment, there is a way in.
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The right guidance can make a lasting difference during uncertainty or transition. My mentorship helps students, graduates, researchers and early-career professionals develop clarity, recognise opportunities and make intentional decisions.
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Sometimes you simply need the right information, question or tool at the right time.
Free research skills courses
Make your evidence easier to understand.
Short, practical courses for presenting and interpreting research figures with greater clarity and confidence.
Course 01
Plot Figures Your Reader Can Trust
Use a practical framework to assess whether a graph communicates its evidence clearly and identify what needs improvement.
Course 02
Interpret Research Figures with Confidence
Identify meaningful patterns, make accurate comparisons and explain why the evidence matters.
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What the Ground Can Teach Us About Life
Engineering principles can illuminate resilience, relationships, pressure, purpose and growth.
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Professional foundation
Experience Across Academia and Industry
PhD in Geotechnical Engineering
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Engineering Industry Experience
University Teaching and Research
Published Researcher
Academic Journal Reviewer
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