Geotechnical Engineering PhD Opportunity
Are you passionate about developing innovative solutions to reduce natural disaster risks and seeking a research career where your work can directly improve urban safety and resilience? This fully funded PhD opportunity at the University of Tasmania could be your next academic step.
The project focuses on integrating geotechnical and geophysical testing methods to develop a comprehensive approach for assessing landslide risk in urban environments. Urban landslides pose significant threats to infrastructure, public safety, and economic stability.
Research Objectives:
* Generate detailed three-dimensional subsurface profiles of unstable urban slopes using Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) and Multichannel Analysis of Surface Waves (MASW).
Project Details:
This PhD project is supported by the National Emergency Management Agency's Disaster Ready Fund, reflecting its high relevance and societal impact. The research will employ:
* Cone Penetration Testing (CPT)
* Multichannel Analysis of Surface Waves (MASW)
About this PhD project
This PhD opportunity is ideal for those with a strong background in geotechnical engineering and a passion for reducing natural disaster risks.