Research & Publications
Solving Complex Engineering Problems Through Research
My research explores the behavior of soils and infrastructure under different conditions, helping engineers design stronger, safer, and more sustainable structures.
Featured Research Topics
efficiency of energy piles in the saturated and unsaturated soils
This research examines the thermal and structural efficiency of energy piles embedded in saturated and unsaturated soils. It focuses on heat transfer mechanisms, soil-structure interaction, and the impact of moisture conditions on pile performance, contributing to sustainable energy solutions in variable geotechnical environments.
Hydro-mechanical behaviour of Tropical soils
This study explores the hydro-mechanical response of tropical soils under varying suction and stress conditions. Emphasizing their unique fabric and mineralogy, it links water retention, permeability, and shear strength to improve the prediction of slope stability, settlement, and foundation performance in tropical regions.
Thermo-mechanical behaviour of Tropical soils
This research investigates how temperature influences the mechanical response of tropical soils. By evaluating changes in stiffness, strength, and thermal conductivity, the study reveals the complex interactions between heat flow and stress-strain behaviour, providing insights into infrastructure performance under climate-driven thermal variations.
Microstructural Evolution of Soil during extreme wetting
This study examines how extreme wetting affects the microstructure of soils, particularly in tropical environments. Using imaging and porosimetry techniques, it identifies changes in pore structure, fabric arrangement, and particle bonding, and links them to macroscopic behaviours such as volume change, permeability, and strength loss.
My Publications
Effect of Specimen Preparation on Shrinkage Behaviour of Compacted Bentonite–Sand Mixtures
Recent concerns over warmer temperature emphasize the importance of understanding the shrinkage behaviour of compacted clays. This paper investigates the
Critical state parameters for a saturated lateritic clay
The critical state soil mechanics is the most useful framework for understanding responses of different soil type to mechanical stress.
Reliability of HCT-based Soil Water Retention Curves
The measurement of SWRCs using HCTs has been the subject of several recent studies. Consequently, there have been several design
Temperature-dependent elastic shear modulus of a saturated lateritic clay
The thermo-mechanical behaviour of saturated clays and sands has been studied by many researchers, considering that it is useful in
Stress effects on thermal conductivity of soils and heat transfer efficiency of energy piles in the saturated and unsaturated soils
Soils surrounding energy piles are often subjected to high overburden pressure. So far, the stress effects on the thermal conductivity