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Supervision \u00b7 Doctoral Research \u00b7 Research Leadership <\/span> <\/p>\n

PhD Research Supervision <\/h1>\n

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Rock Engineering \u00b7 Tunnelling \u00b7 Geotechnics \u00b7 Geohazards <\/h2>\n

Doctoral supervision across rock mechanics, tunnelling, slope stability, engineering geophysics, geotechnical infrastructure, ground improvement and digital engineering. <\/pee> <\/section>\n

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Doctoral Supervision Portfolio <\/h2>\n

PhD research supervision focuses on technically rigorous and application-oriented research integrating field investigation, laboratory testing, numerical modelling, advanced monitoring, geophysical methods and data-driven engineering approaches. <\/pee> Updated: September 2026 <\/span> <\/section>\n

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Supervision at a Glance <\/h2>\n

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PhD Supervision Records <\/div>\n

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8 <\/div>\n

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Graduated PhD Students <\/div>\n

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5 <\/div>\n

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Current PhD Students <\/div>\n

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Main + Co-Supervision Records <\/div>\n

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Current PhD Students <\/h2>\n

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Ongoing <\/span> <\/p>\n

Saiful Islam <\/h3>\n

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August 2017 \u2013 2026 <\/div>\n

Geospatial Approach on Landslide Susceptibility Zonation and Geodesign in Semi-Arid Mountainous Watershed, Saudi Arabia <\/pee> <\/p>\n

Main Supervisor <\/span> Landslide <\/span> Geospatial Analysis <\/span> Geohazards <\/span> <\/div>\n

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Research Summary PDF \u00b7 phd-Saiful.pdf <\/span> <\/div>\n

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Ongoing <\/span> <\/p>\n

Neo Boon Kheng <\/h3>\n

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June 2020 \u2013 Present <\/div>\n

Bamboo Geotextile Composite (BGC) Performance Over Soft Clay Formation for Soil Improvement Technique <\/pee> <\/p>\n

Main Supervisor <\/span> Ground Improvement <\/span> Soft Clay <\/span> Geotextile <\/span> <\/div>\n

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Ongoing <\/span> <\/p>\n

Amber Islam <\/h3>\n

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June 2021 \u2013 Present <\/div>\n

Behavior of Surface Settlement Induced by Tunneling Under Brown Field Conditions <\/pee> <\/p>\n

Main Supervisor <\/span> Tunnel Engineering <\/span> Settlement <\/span> Brownfield <\/span> <\/div>\n

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Ongoing <\/span> <\/p>\n

Aniza binti Albar <\/h3>\n

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October 2025 \u2013 Present <\/div>\n

Close Range Photogrammetry for Tunnel Health Assessment <\/pee> <\/p>\n

Main Supervisor <\/span> Tunnel Inspection <\/span> Photogrammetry <\/span> Digital Engineering <\/span> <\/div>\n

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Ongoing <\/span> <\/p>\n

Lu Zhong Xiang <\/h3>\n

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June 2022 \u2013 Present <\/div>\n

Numerical Modelling of Large-Section Cross-River Tunnel <\/pee> <\/p>\n

Co-Supervisor <\/span> Tunnel Engineering <\/span> Numerical Modelling <\/span> Cross-River Tunnel <\/span> <\/div>\n

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Doctoral Research Areas <\/h2>\n

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Rock Mechanics <\/span> Tunnel Engineering <\/span> Rock Slope Stability <\/span> Engineering Geophysics <\/span> Rock Blasting <\/span> Ground Settlement <\/span> Debris Flow <\/span> Ground Improvement <\/span> Fibre Optic Monitoring <\/span> Photogrammetry <\/span> Numerical Modelling <\/span> Data-Driven Engineering <\/span> <\/div>\n

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Graduated PhD Students <\/h2>\n

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2026\u20132024 <\/span> <\/div>\n

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Rafi Ullah <\/h3>\n

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28 January 2026 <\/div>\n

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3D Physical-Numerical Model for Threshold Strain Level in Slope Instability <\/pee> Graduated <\/span> <\/p>\n
Research Summary PDF \u00b7 phd-Rafi.pdf <\/span> <\/div>\n

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02 <\/div>\n

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Han Xikai <\/h3>\n

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30 July 2025 <\/div>\n

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Initiation Mechanism and Motion Characteristics of Debris Flow in Gunung Pulai <\/pee> Graduated <\/span> <\/div>\n

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Karthigeyan s\/o Al. Ramanathan <\/h3>\n

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31 July 2024 <\/div>\n

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Effects of Tunnel Excavation in Weathered Rocks Beneath Non-Greenfield Surface <\/pee> Graduated <\/span> <\/div>\n

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2023\u20132020 <\/span> <\/div>\n

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04 <\/div>\n

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Tee Bun Pin <\/h3>\n

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25 January 2023 <\/div>\n

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Instrumented Bored Pile with Distributed Fibre Optic Sensor (BOTDA) in Problematic Karstic Limestones Areas <\/pee> Graduated <\/span> <\/p>\n
Research Summary PDF \u00b7 phd-Tee.pdf <\/span> <\/div>\n

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05 <\/div>\n

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Muhammad Junaid <\/h3>\n

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28 September 2022 <\/div>\n

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Prediction of RQD Using Fuzzy Logic Algorithm of Rock Geophysics <\/pee> Graduated <\/span> <\/p>\n
Research Summary PDF \u00b7 phd-Junaid.pdf <\/span> <\/div>\n

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06 <\/div>\n

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Wahid Ali <\/h3>\n

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30 November 2022 <\/div>\n

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Performance Evaluation of Q-System in Highly Stressed Jointed Rock Conditions <\/pee> Graduated <\/span> <\/p>\n
Research Summary PDF \u00b7 phd-Wahid.pdf <\/span> <\/div>\n

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07 <\/div>\n

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Mohd Nur Asmawisham bin Alel <\/h3>\n

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27 April 2022 <\/div>\n

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Application of Geophysical Method and Correlation of SPT Value with Resistivity Data <\/pee> Graduated <\/span> <\/div>\n

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Muhammad Irfan bin Shahrin <\/h3>\n

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30 December 2020 <\/div>\n

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New Quarry Blast Model for Rock Fragmentation <\/pee> Graduated <\/span> <\/p>\n
Research Summary PDF \u00b7 phd-Irfan.pdf <\/span> <\/div>\n

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Developing Independent Researchers <\/h2>\n

Doctoral supervision emphasises rigorous research methodology, critical engineering judgement and the integration of experimental, field, numerical and digital approaches. Research candidates are guided towards producing original contributions that address both fundamental research questions and practical engineering challenges. <\/pee> <\/section>\n

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No.<\/span><\/th>\nDate<\/span><\/th>\nPosition<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
1.<\/span><\/td>\nKarthigeyan s\/o Al. Ramanathan (September 2019 \u2013 ongoing)<\/span><\/td>\nEffects of tunnel excavation in weathered rocks beneath non-greenfield surface<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.<\/span><\/td>\nMuhammad Junaid (Sept 2019 \u2013 ongoing)<\/span><\/td>\nPrediction of RQD Using Fuzzy Logic Algorithm of Rock Geophysics<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.<\/span><\/td>\nRafi Ullah (Feb 2019 \u2013 ongoing)<\/span><\/td>\n3D Physical-Numerical Model for Threshold Strain Level in Slope Instability<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.<\/span><\/td>\nSaiful Islam (Aug 2017 \u2013 ongoing)<\/span><\/td>\nGeospatial Approach on Landslide Susceptibility Zonation and Geodesign in Semi-Arid Mountainous Watershed, Saudi Arabia<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a05.<\/span><\/td>\nAsmawisham Alel (Oct 2017 \u2013 ongoing)<\/span><\/td>\nApplication of Geophysical Method and<\/em> Corelation of SPT Value with Resistivity Data<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.<\/span><\/td>\nWahid (April 2017 \u2013ongoing)<\/span><\/td>\nPerformance evaluation of Q-system in hihgly stressed jointed rock conditions<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.<\/span><\/td>\nIrfan Shahrin (Sept 2016 \u2013 Ongoing)<\/span><\/td>\nNew quarry blast model for rock fragmentation <\/em><\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.<\/span><\/td>\nTee Bun Pin ( Sept 2016 \u2013 ongoing)<\/span><\/td>\nInstrumented Bored Pile with Distributed Fibre Optic Sensor (BOTDA) In Problematic Karstic Limestones Areas \u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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