Computational Geomechanics

Purpose Statement: We are a dynamic geotechnical research group, with mining engineering being one of our focus areas. We have world-class soils and rock laboratories, in situ testing equipment and computational facilities, which enable us to carry out cutting edge research and provide specialised consulting services in the areas of mining and geotechnical engineering.

Places of Interest: Supervisors: Postgraduates:
PhD Projects Dr. Nagaratnam Sivakugan Mr. Leonard Sands (MEngSc)
Geotechnical Laboratory Dr. Govinda Pandey Mr. Praven Hardeo (PhD)
Geotechnical Resources Mr. Sean Edwards (PhD Part-time)
Photo Gallery I Recent PhD Completions: Ms. Ching Ting (PhD)
Photo Gallery II Dr. Rudd Rankine (2005, Cairns City Council) Mr. Shailesh Singh (PhD)
Consulting Work Dr. Kirralee Rankine (2006, Golder Associates) Mr. Mehdi Salehi (MEngSc)
Recent Publications Dr. Kate Johnson (2006, Townsville Port Authority)
Computational Facilities Dr. Briony Rankine (2007, Golder Associates)
Dr. Kelda Rankine (2008, Golder Associates)
Dr. Bronwyn van Gool (2008, GHD)
Dr. Kandiah Pirapakaran (2008, Coffey Geotechnics)
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Email: Siva.Sivakugan@jcu.edu.au
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