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Risk Assessment , Monitoring , and Developing Sustainable Remedial Measures : To Build an Environmental and Climate Resilient Soil Infrastructure
Dr M E Raghunandan Associate Professor PhD , CEng
Research expertise : Soil Dynamics & Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering , Geoenvironmental , Ground Improvement
E : mavinakere . raghunandan @ monash . edu T : + 603 5514 5679
Natural and anthropogenic causes over the recent decades have influenced the stability and resilience of the soil infrastructure . In recent years , new technologies and materials have led to the rise of pollutants and emerging contaminants , including microplastics , perfluoroalkyl and poly-fluoroalkyl substances ( PFAS ), flammable gas ( emphasis on Methane and Hydrogen ), and pharmaceuticals . On the other hand , the changing global climate and rising temperatures profoundly impact the urban ecosystem and society . With an increasing population , urbanization , and limited environmental rejuvenation , the impacts can be significant , eventually leading to environmental and societal concerns such as the Urban Heat Island ( UHI ) effect . Anthropogenic activities exacerbate climate change and the UHI effects due to rising greenhouse gas emissions . Similarly , the higher demand for resources for a more comfortable life makes such anthropogenic activities result in emerging and increasing contamination .
My research focuses on monitoring , assessing , and developing remedial measures for potential risks associated with the modern-day soil infrastructure subjected to special loading conditions , climate action , and emerging contaminants . My group ' s utmost research approach would be establishing sophisticated , state-of-the-art , sustainable research testing facilities to address the above research focuses . Currently ( as of June 2024 ), my research group is working on innovative industry-focused research projects supported by competitive ( governmental and nongovernmental ) research grants .
I constantly seek to appoint interested and motivated research students for the Master of Engineering Science ( Research ) and Doctor of Philosophy ( PhD ) positions . Please email me ( at mavinakere . raghunandan @
monash . edu ) if you are interested in exploring more about the topics , opportunities and scholarships .
Preparation of Malaysian residual soil and marine clay for SWCC tests on a high air-entry disc of a pressure plate apparatus
Image showing the comparison of displamcent contours in a concrete clock pavement-soil system from one of our previous research projects ( https :// doi . org / 10.1080 / 1 0298436.2023.2195180 )
GFRP Structures and GFRP-Concrete Composite in Civil Applications
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Dr Kong , Sih Ying Senior Lecturer PhD
Research expertise : Composite Structures , GFRP Structures , Phase Change Materials , Concrete Structures , Finite Element Analysis of Structures Under Static and Impact Loading
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Pultruded glass fiber reinforced polymer ( GFRP ) composites exhibit properties such as lightweight , high specific strength , high durability , corrosion resistance and low maintenance which could contribute to sustainable development in the construction industry . The beam-column connections for pultruded GFRP sections require further research in order to develop an effective moment resisting beam column connection to increase the rigidity and robustness of the GFRP frame system . GFRP beams can be connected to columns by |
adhesive bonding and mechanical fastening . Bolt joints are preferred over bonded joints due to a simple preparation process , expedient installation or dismantling and lower cost . GFRP-concrete composites are a cost effective solution for civil engineering infrastructures exposed to corrosive environments . The interaction between GFRP and concrete is critical to improving the strength of the composite structures . |
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Static testing of short span GFRP hollow panels
Finite element model of the GFRP panel
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E : kong . sih . ying @ monash . edu T : + 603 5514 5889 |
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RESEARCHER PROFILE 2025 / 2026