Master Dissertation Supervision
Master of Engineering · Taught Course Research
Postgraduate dissertation supervision across rock mechanics, tunnelling, slope stability, blasting, numerical modelling and geotechnical engineering.
Postgraduate Dissertation Portfolio
Master dissertation supervision combines engineering fundamentals, field observations, laboratory testing and analytical or numerical methods to address practical problems in geotechnical and rock engineering.
Updated: September 2026Supervision at a Glance
Current Master Dissertation Students
Abubaker Fouad Hassabejabo Hassan
Integration of Rock Mass Rating (RMR) Classification and Equilibrium Modelling for Rock Slope Stability Assessment
Nazmul Islam
Coupled Hydro-Mechanical Analysis and Validation of Tunnel Stability in Quartz-Intruded Granitic Terrain
Alya Asyiqah Batrisyia Binti Arna
Rock Slope Stability Assessment Using Integrated Kinematic and Limit Equilibrium Analyses Based on UAV-Derived 3D Modelling
Dissertation Research Themes
Completed Master Dissertations
Asad Naseem
Tunnel Support Performance Based on Empirical, Analytical and Numerical Approaches
CompletedNeesahantani A/P Moganakrisnan
Correlation of Uniaxial Compressive Strength Between UCT and Point Load Index of Rock in Klang Valley
CompletedNalinii Ravichandran
Determination of K During Controlled Blasting for Karstic Limestone Rocks at Klang Valley
CompletedKarthigeyan s/o Al. Ramanathan
Effects of Quarry Blasting Towards the Residential Area at Kangkar Pulai, Johor
CompletedNorShafiqah
Correlation Between Point Load Strength Index and Uniaxial Compressive Strength of Granite Rock Samples
CompletedRafi Ullah
Numerical Modelling of Forepoles in Shallow Tunnelling Through Weathered Granite
CompletedDedy Yusufian Shah
Slope Stability Analysis of Quarry Face at Karang Sambung District, Central Java, Indonesia
CompletedSyed Muhammad Bahthiar Syed Osman
Fracturing and Tensile Behaviour of Sandstone Under Brazilian Ring Test
CompletedNurul Jannah Verankutty
Finite Element Modelling of Brazilian Ring Test
CompletedLee She Zan
Dynamic Slope Stability Analysis During Sabah Earthquake
CompletedUmar Ali Ahmed
Particle Image Velocity Monitoring of Crack Propagation in Brazilian Test
CompletedFiras Ahmad Ibrahim
Numerical Simulation of Brazilian Test in RS2
CompletedHafedz Zakaria
Prediction of Rock Engineering Properties Using Support Vector Machine
CompletedHisham Ahamad Hanafiah
Analysis of Group Pile Movement in PLAXIS
CompletedNoor Fara Ishak
Comparison of Numerical Study in Slope Stability Analysis
CompletedNurihan Mohd Fauzi
Behaviour of Shale Under Confinement
CompletedMohamed Ali Al Bared
Rock Slope Stability Assessment at Apartment Intan, Cheras
CompletedChee Khong Siong
Comparison on the Predicted Settlement and Actual Settlement for Ground Improved Using Stone Column
CompletedTeh Zhi Huan
Performance of Prefabricated Vertical Drain in Soft Soil Using Finite Element Method
CompletedLim Eng Soon
Comparison Between RMR and Q-System for Support Estimation in Preliminary Design of Support System in Circular Tunnel
CompletedDeveloping Engineering Judgement Through Research
Dissertation supervision emphasises the integration of engineering fundamentals with field evidence, laboratory investigation, numerical modelling and critical interpretation. Students are guided to translate technical analysis into defensible engineering conclusions and practical recommendations.