Date and time
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 09:00 - 16:00 BST
Location
Teaching and Learning Centre • Durham University
South Road, Durham DH1 3LS, United Kingdom
Agenda
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Arrival and Registration
9:15 AM - 9:35 AM
Talk from Professor Charles Augarde, Head of the Department of Engineering
9:35 AM - 10:00 AM
Arrival Talk – Dr Sravan/Dr Emmanuel/Dr Walter
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Project Presentation - Dr Smitha Sivadasan, Durham University
Dr. Smitha Sivadasan
Fungi-Biopolymer synergistic application in soil stabilisation
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Refreshment Break
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Speaker 1 – Dr Grainne El Mountassir, University of Strathclyde
Dr Grainne El Mountassir
Influence of fungal treatment on soil behaviour: implications for ground improvement applications
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Speaker 2 - Dr Alejandro Gonzalez Ollauri, Glasgow Caledonian University
Dr Alejandro Gonzalez Ollauri
Hydromechanical effect of vegetation against shallow landslides
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Lunch Break
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker 3 – Dr Leon Van Paassen, Boskalis, Netherlands
Dr Leon Van Paassen
Theory and practice of bio-mediated ground improvement)
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Networking Sessions with refreshments, Breakout rooms
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Concluding remarks and closure – Dr Sravan Muguda
About this event
- The event lasts 7 hours
- Paid venue parking
This is an in-person event being held in Durham, UK. Please only register if you can attend in person. This event will not be broadcast online or recorded. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Why Attend?
This workshop provides an excellent platform for discussions, collaboration, and idea exchange in a friendly and interactive setting.
Who Should Attend?
- Engage with Experts – Hear from three distinguished speakers with expertise in both research and industry, sharing insights into bio-mediated and bio-inspired geotechnical solutions.
- Expand Your Network – Connect with fellow researchers, professionals, and students interested in sustainable and resilient geotechnics.
- Gain Valuable Insights – Learn about cutting-edge applications, recent studies, and future directions in bio-geotechnics.
Audience
This event is open to academics, PhD students, postdocs, industry professionals, and anyone interested in bio-geotechnics and sustainable engineering solutions.
🎟 Register now to secure your spot!
For enquiries, contact: sravan.muguda-viswanath@durham.ac.uk
Department of Engineering, Durham University, invites you to a one-day workshop on Bio-Geotechnics, bringing together academics, researchers, and students across the UK to explore the latest advancements in this emerging field. This workshop is sponsored through an EPSRC-funded project titled ‘Fungi-Biopolymer Synergistic Application In Soil Stabilisation’ and is organised via the GEER Node, supporting knowledge exchange and collaboration in sustainable geotechnical engineering.
Click the link below to reserve a spot!
