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Sustainable and Reliable Infrastructure via Experimental and Computational Geotechnics
We strive for stability, resilience, and innovation in geomechanics
Research Vision
At STRIVE, we aim to build the future of geotechnical infrastructure that is sustainable, reliable, and resilient. By combining innovative experiments with advanced computational modelling, we uncover how soils and rock mass react to extreme events and evolving environmental conditions. Our mission is simple: turn science into solutions that make infrastructure safer, greener, and longer-lasting. We contribute to several UN SDGs through our research for a sustainable future.
Key Research Areas
Stability of Geostructures – tunnels, retaining walls, slopes, foundations, and reinforced earth structures
Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering – seismic response and resilience of soil–structure systems
Pavement Geotechnics – performance and sustainability of transportation infrastructure
Unsaturated Soil Mechanics – behaviour of soils under varying moisture and suction conditions
Experimental Geotechnics – physical modelling, advanced laboratory testing, and field studies
Bio-Geotechnics – biologically inspired and sustainable soil improvement techniques
Join STRIVE
We are looking for motivated students and researchers interested in geotechnical engineering.
📩 To apply, send your CV and a short statement of research interests to jpsahoo@iitk.ac.in with the subject line: “Prospective PhD/PDF Candidate – Your Name”
Celebrating Excellence and Achievements
New Positions
Warm congratulations to Mansha Mushtaq on stepping into her new role as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.
Warm congratulations to Gowtham G on stepping into his new role as an Assistant Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad.
May this new beginning bring to Mansha and Gowtham great success, impactful research contributions, and countless opportunities to inspire young minds. Wishing you both a bright and successful academic career ahead.
PhD Degree Completion
Warm congratulations to Prabhakar Kumar on successfully defending his PhD theses.
Warm congratulations to Spandan Sahu on successfully defending his PhD theses.
This achievement reflects dedication, perseverance, and hard work throughout your PhD research journey. Wishing you both a bright future and many more accomplishments ahead.
Announcements
Check out our recent articles:
Load carrying capacity of strip foundations on layered unsaturated soil media, published in Transportation Geotechnics
Random Field Based Probabilistic Analysis of Rock Tunnels using Finite Element Limit Analysis, published in Computers and Geotechnics
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