Dr. Renato Macciotta (University of Alberta) leads the expert research team in collaboration witha team of experts from two of Canada's premiere universities Dr. David Elwood (University of Saskatchewan) and Dr. Jonathan Aubertin (École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS). Dr. Macciotta is an internationally renowned expert in geotechnical engineering who directs and coordinates the research activities, making this a cross-Canada collaboration effort. Through the research project, highly qualified personnel (HQP) are trained and are actively engaged in the development of the latest technology for monitoring and assessing ground hazard risks. The HQP work directly with geotechnical engineers from CN, CPKC, Transport Canada and the Geological Survey of Canada, encouraging the transfer and implementation of technology into industrial practice. The interaction between the HQP and Transport Canada result in an enhanced awareness of policy by the HQP and evaluation of the research findings by Transport Canada as the projects progress. The RGHRP inspires truly exceptional collaborative research between industry and academia across the nation.
The RGHRP is grateful to Dr. Derek Martin, Dr. Michael Hendry from the University of Alberta, and Dr. Jean Hutchinson from Queen’s, who have led the Program’s innovative research activities during Phases 1 to 4.