Welcome to the Geomechanics and System Resilience Laboratory (GeoSRL) at the University of Alberta.
A core focus of the GeoSRL is the multi-scale analyses of natural and human-induced disasters. Our research overlaps the fundamentals of geomechanics and advanced sensing technologies to improve human responses to disasters at the community or regional scale under a global-scale change in the earth systems. We focus on the development of more resilient, intelligent, and sustainable civil engineering solutions by analyzing and mitigating geohazards, as well as improving the performance of resilient infrastructures for systems and community recovery following natural/human-induced disasters.
Dr. F. Albert Liu is accepting applications from prospective graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and visiting scholars with a background of, including but not limited to, DEM modelling, artificial intelligence, Bayesian inferences and advanced experimental geomechanics, and highly motivated undergraduate students and MEng students looking for research experience are also encouraged to apply.
If you are interested in joining the group, please contact fa6@ualberta.ca
January 2025
Our latest study is published in Computers and Geotechnics, presenting an advanced constitutive model to better understand the mechanical behavior and instability of silty loess, a naturally cemented geomaterial is prone to flowslides due to its meta-stable structure, often leading to catastrophic failures. The study introduces a novel elastoplastic framework that integrates sub-loading plasticity and considers the effects of soil structure degradation, offering a more precise predictive model for assessing loess stability. The findings have significant implications for geotechnical engineering, particularly in landslide-prone regions.
Read the full paper here: ScienceDirect Link.
December 2024
During Dr. Liu's visit to the GeoMandu conference in November 2024, he was featured in the Podcast: Nepal Engineer Stories, where he discussed his academic journey in geotechnical engineering. Dr. Liu shares his expertise in soil mechanics, geohazards, and post-disaster community recovery. This conversation offers valuable perspectives for researchers, engineers, and students interested in advancing geotechnical science.
Watch the full interview here: YouTube Link.