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Geomechanics \u00b7 Geotechnics \u00b7 Digital Engineering <\/span> <\/p>\n

Research Areas & Expertise <\/h1>\n

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Rock Engineering \u00b7 Tunnelling \u00b7 Slope Stability \u00b7 Advanced Monitoring <\/h2>\n

Research integrating fundamental geomechanics with field investigation, numerical modelling, advanced sensing, remote surveying and data-driven approaches for the assessment of rock, slopes, tunnels and geotechnical infrastructure. <\/pee> <\/section>\n

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Research Profile <\/h2>\n

Research activities span rock mechanics and geotechnical engineering, with emphasis on the behaviour and characterisation of rock masses, underground infrastructure, slope stability, engineering monitoring and the application of emerging digital technologies to geotechnical assessment. The work combines experimental, field, analytical, numerical and data-driven approaches. <\/pee> Updated: September 2026 <\/span> <\/section>\n

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Core Research Areas <\/h2>\n

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Rock Engineering & Rock Mechanics <\/h3>\n

Investigation of intact rock and rock mass behaviour, strength, failure mechanisms, discontinuities and engineering response under different loading conditions. <\/pee> <\/p>\n

Rock Strength <\/span> Failure Mechanisms <\/span> Discontinuities <\/span> <\/div>\n

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Tunnelling & Underground Engineering <\/h3>\n

Research on tunnel excavation, ground response, tunnel support, segmental lining, structural health, settlement and inspection of underground infrastructure. <\/pee> <\/p>\n

Tunnel Lining <\/span> Ground Settlement <\/span> Tunnel Support <\/span> <\/div>\n

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Rock Slope Stability & Geohazards <\/h3>\n

Assessment of natural and engineered slopes using geological characterisation, kinematic analysis, limit equilibrium, numerical modelling and advanced remote surveying. <\/pee> <\/p>\n

Rock Slopes <\/span> Landslides <\/span> Geohazards <\/span> <\/div>\n

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Rock Mass Characterisation & Engineering Geology <\/h3>\n

Geological and geomechanical characterisation of rock masses for tunnels, slopes, foundations, quarries and infrastructure applications. <\/pee> <\/p>\n

RMR <\/span> Q-System <\/span> RQD <\/span> <\/div>\n

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Numerical & Computational Geomechanics <\/h3>\n

Application of finite element, discrete element and related numerical techniques for modelling rock, slopes, tunnels and coupled ground behaviour. <\/pee> <\/p>\n

FEM <\/span> DEM <\/span> UDEC <\/span> <\/div>\n

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Digital Geotechnics & Remote Sensing <\/h3>\n

Application of terrestrial laser scanning, UAV photogrammetry, image-based methods and three-dimensional modelling for geotechnical investigation and condition assessment. <\/pee> <\/p>\n

TLS <\/span> UAV <\/span> Photogrammetry <\/span> <\/div>\n

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Geotechnical Monitoring & Engineering Geophysics <\/h3>\n

Integration of sensing, vibration monitoring, electrical resistivity tomography and other geophysical techniques for subsurface and infrastructure assessment. <\/pee> <\/p>\n

ERT <\/span> Vibration <\/span> Monitoring <\/span> <\/div>\n

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Rock Blasting & Fragmentation <\/h3>\n

Research on blast-induced vibration, rock fragmentation, fracture behaviour, blasting performance and prediction for quarry and surface excavation applications. <\/pee> <\/p>\n

Blasting <\/span> Fragmentation <\/span> Ground Vibration <\/span> <\/div>\n

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Data-Driven & Machine Learning Applications <\/h3>\n

Application of machine learning, statistical analysis and soft-computing techniques for prediction and interpretation of rock and geotechnical engineering parameters. <\/pee> <\/p>\n

Machine Learning <\/span> Prediction <\/span> Data Analytics <\/span> <\/div>\n

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Geotechnical Investigation & Ground Behaviour <\/h3>\n

Integration of geological, geotechnical and geophysical investigation for understanding subsurface conditions and engineering ground response. <\/pee> <\/p>\n

Site Investigation <\/span> Ground Behaviour <\/span> Subsurface <\/span> <\/div>\n

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Integrated Research Approach <\/span> <\/p>\n

Connecting Field Data, Engineering Behaviour & Digital Technologies <\/h2>\n

Research increasingly integrates conventional geotechnical and rock engineering approaches with high-resolution surveying, sensing, geophysics, numerical simulation and data-driven methods to improve the assessment, monitoring and management of complex ground and infrastructure systems. <\/pee> <\/section>\n

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Methods & Technologies <\/h2>\n

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Rock Mass Rating <\/span> Q-System <\/span> Geological Strength Index <\/span> Kinematic Analysis <\/span> Limit Equilibrium Method <\/span> Finite Element Modelling <\/span> Discrete Element Modelling <\/span> Terrestrial Laser Scanning <\/span> UAV Photogrammetry <\/span> Close-Range Photogrammetry <\/span> Electrical Resistivity Tomography <\/span> Non-Destructive Testing <\/span> Vibration Monitoring <\/span> Image Processing <\/span> Machine Learning <\/span> 3D Geological Modelling <\/span> <\/div>\n

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Current & Emerging Research Directions <\/h2>\n

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Coupled Hydro-Mechanical Analysis of Tunnel Stability <\/h3>\n

Investigation of tunnel stability in complex quartz-intruded granitic terrain using coupled ground-behaviour analysis. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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Rock Slope Stability Using Terrestrial Laser Scanning <\/h3>\n

High-resolution three-dimensional surveying for structural interpretation and stability assessment of rock slopes. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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Digital Transformation in Tunnel Health Monitoring <\/h3>\n

Integration of digital inspection, imaging, monitoring and engineering assessment for tunnel infrastructure. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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Data-Driven Prediction of Rock Engineering Behaviour <\/h3>\n

Machine-learning and soft-computing methods for prediction of rock strength, fragmentation, flyrock and vibration response. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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Engineering Applications <\/h2>\n

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Tunnels & Underground Space <\/h3>\n

Inspection, stability, support and ground response. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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Rock Slopes & Geohazards <\/h3>\n

Characterisation, monitoring and stability assessment. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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Quarry & Rock Excavation <\/h3>\n

Rock quality, blasting, fragmentation and vibration. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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Infrastructure Asset Management <\/h3>\n

Digital inspection, monitoring and condition assessment. <\/pee> <\/div>\n

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Research Collaboration <\/h2>\n

For research collaboration, postgraduate research, industry-linked studies or related enquiries, please contact: <\/pee> asnida@utm.my <\/span> <\/section>\n

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