Previous PHD topics

Recent PHD

• Chenghao Zhang (2025): Pressure infiltration of bentonite slurry into sand : experiments, mechanisms, and significance for practical implications. (Academic bibliography)
• Muhammad Khizar Khan (2024): Water retention curves of polymer-modified clays and the reuse of waste polymers. (Academic bibliography)
• Zhongtian Chen (2024): Soil conditioning by foam : from principle to application. (Academic bibliography)
• Wenjing Tian (2024): Slope stability caused by rainfall infiltration. (Academic bibliography)
• Chenhui Liu (2024):  Tunnel-pile interaction. (Academic bibliography)

• Dongzhu Zheng (2021): Tunnel Boring Machine Excavation Fluids: From Laboratory to Practice. Abstract (PDF, 42,3KB, 3p)  (Academic bibliography)
• Shi Jinquan (2020): Mechenical properties of calcareous sand: the role of initial fabric, particle characteristics and gradation. Abstract (PDF, 19,7KB, 2p) (Academic bibliography)

• Hamzeh Ahmadi (2020): Geosynthetic-reinforced soil retaining walls subjected to surcharge loads. Abstract (PDF, 19,9KB, 2p) (Academic bibliography)

• Kristine Vandenboer (2019): A study on the mechanisms of backward erosion piping. Summery (PDF, 1,7KB, 3p.) (Academic bibliography)

• Ehsan Izadi (2019): An investigation into the possibilities of using physics engines in geotechnical engineering problems. Abstract (PDF, 33KB, 2p.) (Academic bibliography)

• Tao Xu (2018): Infiltration and excess pore water pressures in front of a TBM. Abstract (PDF, 446 KB, 4p) (Academic bibliography)

• Huu Ha Giang Pham (2018): Effects of particle characteristics on the behavior of calcareous sand. Summery (PDF, 227KB, 4p) (Academic bibliography)

• Hao Shen (2017): Use and interpretation of an instrumented dilatometer test. Summery (PDF, 53KB, 3p) (Academic bibliography)

• Michela De Camillis (2017): Experimental and numerical study of wet and dry cycles on an innovative polymer treated clay of geosynthetic clay liners. Abstract (PDF, 141KB, 3p) (Academic bibliography)

• Tiago Gerheim Souza Dias (2017): Pile Tunnel Interaction. Summery (PDF, 85KB, 2p) (Academic bibliography)

• Ramiro Daniel Verastegui Flores (2008): Stress-strain behaviour of very soft soil under treatment with binders. Summery (PDF, 489KB, 3p) (Academic bibliography)

• Lou Areias (2008): A study of the SCPT test. Abstract (PDF, 228KB, 4p) (Academic bibliography)

• Christian Karg (2007): Modelling of strain accumulation due to low level vibrations in granular soils. Abstract (PDF, 139KB, 3p) (Academic bibliography)

• Keeratikan Piriyakul (2006): Anisotropic stress-strain behaviour of Belgian Boom clay in the small-strain region. Abstract (PDF, 63KB, 3p) (Academic bibliography)

• Karl Lutz (2005): Dynamic soil properties out of SCPT and bender element tests with emphasis on material damping. Introduction (PDF, 400KB, 3p) (Academic bibliography)

• Peter Van Impe (2003): Consolidation, contaminant transport and chemico-osmotic effects in liner materials. Introduction (PDF, 294KB, 2p) (Academic bibliography)

PHD from professors linked to research unit

• Adam Bezuijen (2010): Compensation grouting : experiments, field experiences and mechanics. Summery (PDF, 55KB, 3p)
• Gemmina Di Emidio (2010): Hydraulic and chemico-osmotic performance of polymer treated clays. Abstract (PDF, 21KB, 3p)
• Herman Peiffer (1997): Interpretation and adaption of the DMT-test, extended towards the evaluation of the stress state in the soil close to screw piles
• Wim Haegeman (1996): Spectral analysis of surface waves for the characterization of dynamic stiffness of layered media. Abstract (PDF, 201KB, 1p)
• William Van Impe (1981): Stress – strain considerations of silica-Molsand in cyclic loading conditions