Thesis supervised
A. Undergraduate Thesis Supervised: (22 numbers)
1. Maniyan A/L Rama (16600), “Leaching studies of pulverized fuel ash from Sarawak”, 2009/2010.
2. Shirley Yong Xiao Wei (17832), “Prediction of compression index (Cc) using Artificial Neural Network (ANN)”, 2009/2010.
3. Julian Anak Gabriel (16402), “Effect of surcharge in stabilized Sarawakian peat soil”, 2009/2010.
4. Samson (17198), “Investigation of water infiltration effect on unsaturated soil slope”, 2009/2010.
5. Tan Guo Xin (17405), “Ground improvement studies using geotextiles”, 2009/2010.
6. Lee Chen Huang (14335), “Peat soil stabilization by using lime, gypsum and fly ash”, 2008/2009.
7. Daniel Lim Kah Hui (13927), “Prediction of hydraulic conductivity (k) of tropical soil by using Artificial Neural Network (ANN)”, 2008/2009.
8. M.Wazizi Hamzar B Abdul Aziz (14628), “Improvement of geotechnical properties of local clay by using a mixture of fly ash & bottom ash”, 2008/2009
9. Jesper Hansen B. L. Jema-EE (14201), A study on leaching characteristics of coal ash from landfills”, 2008/2009.
10. Pui Mei Phing (15061), “Peat soil stabilization by using fly ash and gypsum”, 2008/2009.
11. Afiza Binti Morshidi (11583), “Engineering properties of compacted pulverized fuel ash”, 2007/2008.
12. Azian Bt Husin (11675), “Highly organic soil stabilization by cement and Class F fly ash”, 2007/2008.
13. Ling Neng Wee (10378), “Settlement prediction of tropical soil by Artificial Neural Network (ANN)”, 2006/2007.
14. Tony Kismoor A. Sasak (9264), “Physical and geotechnical properties of coal ash”, 2005/2006.
15. Shahrul B.Shafiee (9070), “Hydraulic conductivity of tropical peat soil”, 2005/2006.
16. Noor Suraya Binti Romali (8783), “Organic soil stabilization by different types of admixtures”, 2005/2006.
17. Wong Seak Yeo (7477), “The study of the compressibility characteristics of soft soil in Sarawak”, 2004/2005.
18. Nurul Wahida Azmi (7001), “Effect of fine content on compaction characteristics of sand”, 2004/2005.
19. Kho Joo Tiong (6670), “Effect of fine content on shear strength of sand”, 2004/2005.
20. Petrus Romilus (5415), “Effect of organic contents on compaction and shear strength of soil”, 2003/2004.
21. Syahril Bin Julaihi (5426), Compressibility characteristics of peat soil mixed with locally available silt”, 2003/2004.
22. Uwieng Anak Gimos (6170), “Improvement of soil geotechnical properties using pulverized fuel ash”, 2003/2004.
B. Master of Engineering (M.E.) Thesis Supervised (04 numbers)
1. Chair, Ebrahim Alrazni, “Soil structure interaction of raft foundation on layered soil”, Spring 2015, M.E.
2. Chair, Annepogu, Steven, “Stabilization of silty clay soil by using fly ash”, Spring 2013, M.E.
3. Chair, Christopher Kiser, “Embankment slope stability analysis Dwight mission mine site reclamation project”, Fall 2012, M.E.
4. Chair, Eric Dhal, “Estimation of liquefaction potential of soil for Southern Illinois region from SPT test data”, Spring 2012, M.E.
C. Master of Science (M.S.) Thesis Supervised (16 numbers)
5. Chair, Basanta Dhakal, “Geotechnical Properties of Liquid Polymer Amended Fine-Grained Soils”, Summer 2016, M.S.
6. Chair, Salman Sulaiman, “Freeze-Thaw Durability of Concrete with Natural and Recycled Concrete Aggregates using Air Entraining Admixture”, Spring 2016, M.S.
7. Chair, Ashish Pant, “Durability of chemically stabilized soil” Fall 2015, M.S.
8. Chair, Pralendra Singh, “Characterization and resilient modulus of recycled concrete aggregate from Illinois”, Spring 2015, M.S.
9. Chair, Ramesh, K. C., “Reduction of expansive index of kaolinite and bentonite clay by using sand and fly ash mixtures” Spring 2014, M.S.
10. Co-Chair, Tamang Lama, “A study of liquefaction resistance of sand on addition of fly ash”, Spring 2014, M.S.
11. Co-Chair, Gaurav Regmi, “Effect of addition of fly ash from southern Illinois coal on liquefaction characteristics of sand”, Spring 2014, M.S.
12. Chair, Mu, Tianhong, “Soil stabilization with fly ash and fibers”, Fall 2013, M.S.
13. Chair, Akentuna, Moses, “Characterization of recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) from an old foundation structure for road pavement works”, Fall 2013, M.S.
14. Chair, Sudha Bhusal, “Dry separation of cenospehere from coal combustion byproduct”, Fall 2013, M.S.
15. Chair, Sandeep Goud Burra, “Effect of salt and NAPL on electrical resistivity of local soil and kaolinite mixed with sand”, Fall 2013, M.S.
16. Chair, Dipak Tiawri, “Bearing capacity of shallow foundation using geogrid reinforced double layered soil”, Fall 2011, M.S.
17. Chair, Sii Hee Yew, “A study of geotechnical behavior on peat soil by using finite element modeling”, 2010/2011, M.Eng.
18. Co-Chair, Jacqueline Lam Wan Hw, “The characteristic of drained and undrained triaxial compression tests on peat in Sarawak”, 2010/2011, M.Eng.
19. Chair, Md. Aminur Rahman, “Stabilization of local peat soil by using different stabilizing agents”, 2009/2010, M.Eng.
20. Co-Chair, Lau See Hung, “Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) study on soil-structure interaction”, 2009/2010, M.Eng.
Master Thesis Ongoing (5 numbers)
21. Chair, Beya, Fall 2016, M.E.
22. Chair, Talat o. Alshammari, Talal, “Effect of metakaoline and silicafume in recycled aggregate concrete” Fall 2016, M.S.
23. Chair, Sudheer Tripathy, “Liquefaction behavior of polypropylene fiber reinforced sand” Spring 2016, M.S.
24. Chair, Dipesh Tajhya, “Corrosion potential assessment of MSE wall”, Spring 2016, M.S.
25. Chair, Momoh Sufiyanu, O., Freeze-thaw of recycled concrete aggregate with fiber, Spring 2015, M.S.
26. Chair, Umesh Kaini, “Electrical properties of local soil”, Spring 2011, left SIUC, M.S.
Undergraduate Research
1. Mr. Sai Durga Prasad Surya Vineeth Kanteti, B.S. student, Civil & Environmental Eng., Fall 2016 to Spring 2017
2. Ms. Nicole Hanke, B.S. student, Civil & Environmental Eng., Fall 2016 to Spring 2017
3. Ms. Megan G. Rottman, B.S. student, Civil & Environmental Eng., Fall 2015 to Spring 2015
4. Ms. Cheyenne Mariana de Oliveria Carneiro, BSMP (Brazil Scientific Mobility Program) Exchange student from Brazil, Summer 2015
5. Mr. Rodolfo Miranda Sampai, O., BSMP (Brazil Scientific Mobility Program) Exchange student from Brazil, Summer 2015
6. Ms. Carolina Grossi de Paiva, BSMP (Brazil Scientific Mobility Program) Exchange student from Brazil, Summer 2015
7. Mr. Joshua, G. Alstat, B.S. student, Civil & Environmental Eng., Fall 2014 to Spring 2015
8. Ms. Carrie, L. Crawford, B.S. student, Civil & Environmental Eng., Fall 2014 to Spring 2015
9. Mr. Jeff Durante, B.S. student, Civil & Environmental Eng., Fall 2013 to Spring 2013
10. Mr. Danile J. Samola, B.S. student, Civil & Environmental Eng., Fall 2012 to Spring 2012
PhD Thesis ongoing:
1. Chair, Mr. Sandeep G. Burra, “Ph.D. student, Civil & Environmental Engineering, SIUC, Fall 2016.
2. Co-Chair, Mr. Siavash Zamiran, Ph.D. student, Civil & Environmental Engineering, SIUE
3. Co-Chair, Mr. Michael Williamson, Ph.D. student, Civil & Environmental Engineering, SIUE
4. Wilson Jih Ren Chang, “Peat Soil Improvement for Better Abode – A Geotechnical and Hydraulic Perspective”, At UNIMAS, 2010, Ongoing.
5. Ramesh Nepane, “Utilization of recycled aggregate for subgrade improvement”, At SIUC, Fall 2011, left SIUC.
Committee of Graduate Studies:
Ph.D.
1. Mr. Karzan Bahaaldin, Ph.D. student, Civil & Environmental Engineering, SIUE
2. Mr. Shang Shin, Ph.D. student, Civil & Environmental Engineering, SIUC
3. Mr. Pravin Jha, Ph.D. student, Civil & Environmental Engineering, SIUC
4. Mr. Borooz Abasi, Ph.D. student, Mechanical & Mining Engineering, SIUC
M.S.
1. Mr. Navin Paija, M.S. student, Civil & Environmental Engineering, SIUC
2. Mr. Sandip Uptrey, M.S. student, Civil & Environmental Engineering, SIUC
3. Mr. Sandip Dahal, M.S. student, Civil & Environmental Engineering, SIUC
4. Mr. Syed Zeeshan, M.S. student, Civil & Environmental Engineering, SIUC
5. Mr. David Johnson, M.S. student, Civil & Environmental Engineering, SIUC
6. Mr. Janak Pokharel, M.S. student, Civil & Environmental Engineering, SIUC
7. Mr. Subash Bastola, M.S. student, Mining & Mineral Resources Engineering, SIUC
8. Mr. Akwasi Manu Assenso Antwi, M.S. student, Civil & Environmental Engineering, SIUC
9. Ms. Amanda Matenda, M.S. student, Mining & Mineral Resources Engineering, SIUC