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Supervision \u00b7 Geotechnics \u00b7 Rock Engineering <\/span> <\/p>\n

Master Dissertation Supervision <\/h1>\n

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Master of Engineering \u00b7 Taught Course Research <\/h2>\n

Postgraduate dissertation supervision across rock mechanics, tunnelling, slope stability, blasting, numerical modelling and geotechnical engineering. <\/pee> <\/section>\n

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Postgraduate Dissertation Portfolio <\/h2>\n

Master dissertation supervision combines engineering fundamentals, field observations, laboratory testing and analytical or numerical methods to address practical problems in geotechnical and rock engineering. <\/pee> Updated: September 2026 <\/span> <\/section>\n

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Supervision at a Glance <\/h2>\n

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Dissertation Records <\/div>\n

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Current Students <\/div>\n

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Completed Dissertations <\/div>\n

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2014\u20132026<\/div>\n

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Supervision Record <\/div>\n

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Current Master Dissertation Students <\/h2>\n

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

Abubaker Fouad Hassabejabo Hassan <\/h3>\n

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March 2026 \u2013 Present <\/div>\n

Integration of Rock Mass Rating (RMR) Classification and Equilibrium Modelling for Rock Slope Stability Assessment <\/pee> <\/p>\n

Rock Slope<\/span> RMR<\/span> Stability Analysis<\/span> <\/div>\n

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

Nazmul Islam <\/h3>\n

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March 2026 \u2013 Present <\/div>\n

Coupled Hydro-Mechanical Analysis and Validation of Tunnel Stability in Quartz-Intruded Granitic Terrain <\/pee> <\/p>\n

Tunnel Engineering<\/span> Hydro-Mechanical<\/span> Numerical Analysis<\/span> <\/div>\n

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

Alya Asyiqah Batrisyia Binti Arna <\/h3>\n

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July 2026 \u2013 Present <\/div>\n

Rock Slope Stability Assessment Using Integrated Kinematic and \tLimit Equilibrium Analyses Based on UAV-Derived 3D Modelling <\/pee> <\/p>\n

TLS<\/span> Rock Slope<\/span> Digital Survey<\/span> <\/div>\n

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Dissertation Research Themes <\/h2>\n

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Rock Mechanics<\/span> Tunnel Engineering<\/span> Rock Slope Stability<\/span> Rock Blasting<\/span> Numerical Modelling<\/span> Finite Element Analysis<\/span> Rock Testing<\/span> Terrestrial Laser Scanning<\/span> Machine Learning<\/span> Ground Improvement<\/span> <\/div>\n

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Completed Master Dissertations <\/h2>\n

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2026\u20132018<\/span> <\/div>\n

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Asad Naseem<\/h3>\n

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February 2026<\/div>\n

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Tunnel Support Performance Based on Empirical, Analytical and Numerical Approaches <\/pee> Completed<\/span> <\/div>\n

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Neesahantani A\/P Moganakrisnan<\/h3>\n

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February 2020<\/div>\n

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Correlation of Uniaxial Compressive Strength Between UCT and Point Load Index of Rock in Klang Valley <\/pee> Completed<\/span> <\/div>\n

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Nalinii Ravichandran<\/h3>\n

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February 2020<\/div>\n

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Determination of K During Controlled Blasting for Karstic Limestone Rocks at Klang Valley <\/pee> Completed<\/span> <\/div>\n

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

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May 2019<\/div>\n

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Effects of Quarry Blasting Towards the Residential Area at Kangkar Pulai, Johor <\/pee> Completed<\/span> <\/div>\n

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NorShafiqah<\/h3>\n

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May 2019<\/div>\n

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Correlation Between Point Load Strength Index and Uniaxial Compressive Strength of Granite Rock Samples <\/pee> Completed<\/span> <\/div>\n

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Rafi Ullah<\/h3>\n

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June 2018<\/div>\n

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Numerical Modelling of Forepoles in Shallow Tunnelling Through Weathered Granite <\/pee> Completed<\/span> <\/div>\n

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Dedy Yusufian Shah<\/h3>\n

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January 2018<\/div>\n

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Slope Stability Analysis of Quarry Face at Karang Sambung District, Central Java, Indonesia <\/pee> Completed<\/span> <\/div>\n

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Syed Muhammad Bahthiar Syed Osman<\/h3>\n

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January 2018<\/div>\n

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Fracturing and Tensile Behaviour of Sandstone Under Brazilian Ring Test <\/pee> Completed<\/span> <\/div>\n

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2017\u20132016<\/span> <\/div>\n

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Nurul Jannah Verankutty<\/h3>\n

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February 2017<\/div>\n

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Finite Element Modelling of Brazilian Ring Test <\/pee> Completed<\/span> <\/div>\n

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Lee She Zan<\/h3>\n

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June 2016<\/div>\n

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Dynamic Slope Stability Analysis During Sabah Earthquake <\/pee> Completed<\/span> <\/div>\n

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Umar Ali Ahmed<\/h3>\n

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June 2016<\/div>\n

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Particle Image Velocity Monitoring of Crack Propagation in Brazilian Test <\/pee> Completed<\/span> <\/div>\n

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Firas Ahmad Ibrahim<\/h3>\n

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June 2016<\/div>\n

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Numerical Simulation of Brazilian Test in RS2 <\/pee> Completed<\/span> <\/div>\n

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Hafedz Zakaria<\/h3>\n

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June 2016<\/div>\n

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Prediction of Rock Engineering Properties Using Support Vector Machine <\/pee> Completed<\/span> <\/div>\n

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Hisham Ahamad Hanafiah<\/h3>\n

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June 2016<\/div>\n

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Analysis of Group Pile Movement in PLAXIS <\/pee> Completed<\/span> <\/div>\n

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Noor Fara Ishak<\/h3>\n

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June 2016<\/div>\n

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Comparison of Numerical Study in Slope Stability Analysis <\/pee> Completed<\/span> <\/div>\n

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2015\u20132014<\/span> <\/div>\n

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Nurihan Mohd Fauzi<\/h3>\n

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February 2015<\/div>\n

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Behaviour of Shale Under Confinement <\/pee> Completed<\/span> <\/div>\n

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Mohamed Ali Al Bared<\/h3>\n

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February 2015<\/div>\n

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Rock Slope Stability Assessment at Apartment Intan, Cheras <\/pee> Completed<\/span> <\/div>\n

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Chee Khong Siong<\/h3>\n

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February 2015<\/div>\n

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Comparison on the Predicted Settlement and Actual Settlement for Ground Improved Using Stone Column <\/pee> Completed<\/span> <\/div>\n

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Teh Zhi Huan<\/h3>\n

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February 2015<\/div>\n

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Performance of Prefabricated Vertical Drain in Soft Soil Using Finite Element Method <\/pee> Completed<\/span> <\/div>\n

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Lim Eng Soon<\/h3>\n

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January 2014<\/div>\n

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Comparison Between RMR and Q-System for Support Estimation in Preliminary Design of Support System in Circular Tunnel <\/pee> Completed<\/span> <\/div>\n

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Developing Engineering Judgement Through Research <\/h2>\n

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. <\/pee> <\/section>\n

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No.<\/span><\/th>\nDate<\/span><\/th>\nPosition<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
1.<\/span><\/td>\nRafi Ullah (Sept 2017 \u2013 ongoing)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.<\/span><\/td>\nDedy Yusufian Shah (Feb 2017 \u2013 Jan 2018)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.<\/span><\/td>\nSyed Muhammad Bahthiar Syed Osman<\/span>\n(Feb 2017 \u2013 Jan 2018)<\/span><\/td>\nFracturing and tensile behaviour of sandstone under Brazilian ring test.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.<\/span><\/td>\nNurul Jannah Verankutty<\/span>\n(Sept 2016 \u2013 Ongoing)<\/span><\/td>\nFinite element modelling of Brazilian ring test<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a05.<\/span><\/td>\nLee She Zan<\/span>\n(Sept 2015 \u2013 June 2016)<\/span><\/td>\nDynamic slope stability analysis during Sabah earthquake.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a06.<\/span><\/td>\nUmar Ali Ahmed<\/span>\n(Sept 2015 \u2013 June 2016)<\/span><\/td>\nParticle Image Velocity monitoring of crack propagation in Brazillian test<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a07.<\/span><\/td>\nFiras Ahmad Ibrahim<\/span>\n(Sept 2015 \u2013 June 2016)<\/span><\/td>\nNumerical simulation of Brazilian test in RS2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a08.<\/span><\/td>\nHafedz Zakaria<\/span>\n(Sept 2015 \u2013 June 2016)<\/span><\/td>\nPrediction of rock engineering properties using Support Vector Machine<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a09.<\/span><\/td>\nHisham Ahamad Hanafiah<\/span>\n(Sept 2015 \u2013 June 2016)<\/span><\/td>\nAnalysis of group pile movement in PLAXIS<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.<\/span><\/td>\nNoor Farah Ishak<\/span>\n(Sept 2015 \u2013 June 2016)<\/span><\/td>\nComparison of numerical study in slope stability analysis<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11.<\/span><\/td>\nNurihan Mohd Fauzi<\/span>\n(Sept 2014 \u2013 Feb 2015)<\/span><\/td>\nBehaviour of shale under confinement<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12.<\/span><\/td>\nMohamed Ali Al Bared<\/span>\n(Sept 2014 \u2013 Feb 2015)<\/span><\/td>\nRock slope stability assessment at Apertment Intan, Cheras<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13.<\/span><\/td>\nChee Khong Siong<\/span>\n(Sept 2014 \u2013 Feb 2015)<\/span><\/td>\nComparison on the predicted settlement and actual settlement for ground improved using stone column<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14.<\/span><\/td>\nTeh Zhi Huan<\/span>\n(Sept 2014 \u2013 Feb 2015)<\/span><\/td>\nPerformance of prefabricated vertical drain in soft soil using finite element method<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15.<\/span><\/td>\nLim Eng Soon<\/span>\n(Sept 2012 \u2013 Jan 2014)<\/span><\/td>\nComparison between RMR and Q-System for support estimation in preliminary design of support system in circular tunnel<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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