SURE3 Geotechnical Engineering Research Group

2024-03-01

Chanjo started his master's program (2024~2025), and Dongcheon began working as an undergraduate intern at SURE3 GEO.

2024-02-25

Dr. Chang traveled to Vancouver, Canada for the ASCE Geo-Congress 2024. Dr. Chang presented 2 oral and 1 post presentations by himself. He also spent valuable time working with our overseas partners during the conference.

2024-02-25

[New Article] “Machine learning-based analysis and prediction model on the strengthening mechanism of biopolymer-based soil treatment” published in Geomechanics and Engineering (https://doi.org/10.12989/gae.2024.36.4.381)

2023-12-21

[New Article] “Sustainable soil treatment: Investigating the efficacy of carrageenan biopolymer on the geotechnical properties of soil” published in Construction and Building Materials (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.134627)

2023-12-09

[New Article] “Biological perspectives in geotechnics: Application and monitoring” published in Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrmge.2023.10.007)

2023-10-19

[Congratulations] Suhyuk has been awarded the “Park Changho Scholarship” at the 2023 KSCE Convention. Congratulations Suhyuk.

2023-10-18

SURE3 members (Dr. Chang, Moonkyung, Suhyuk, Gi-Yun, Hwijae, Junhyeok, Hyungbin, and Jinwoo) have travelled to Yeosu, Korea for the 2023 KSCE Convention (October 18-20). SURE3 presented 4 oral and 1 poster presentations.

2023-10-17

[New Article] “Biological perspectives in geotechnics: Theoretical developments” published in Reviews in Environmental Science and Bio/Technology (https://doi.org/10.1007/s11157-023-09671-2)

2023-10-05

[New Article] “Strengthening and permeability control of granular soil via trivalent chromium-crosslinked xanthan gum biopolymer treatment” published in Transportation Geotechnics (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trgeo.2023.101122)

2023-09-01

Dr. Chang started his sabbatical leave (Sep 1 to End of Feb. 2024) at UNSW Australia. Chanjo has joined SURE3 GEO as an intern.

2023-08-22

[Congratulations] Dr. Sojeong Lee's research proposal the National Research Foundation (NRF) of Korea for her post-doctoral research has been successfully granted. Congratulations Dr. Lee for your well-deserved award. 

2023-07-27

[New Article] "Advanced biopolymer-based soil strengthening binder with Cr3+-Xanthan gum crosslinking for wet strength and durability enhancement" published in Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering (https://doi.org/10.1061/JMCEE7.MTENG-16123)

2023-07-19

[New Article] "Xanthan Biopolymer-Based Soil Treatment Effect on Kaolinite Clay Fabric and Structure Using XRD Analysis" published in Scientific Reports (https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-38844-w)

2023-05-18

[New Article] "Xanthan gum biopolymer-based soil treatment as a construction material to mitigate internal erosion of earthen embankment: A field-scale" published in Construction and Building Materials (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.131716)

2023-04-25

[New Article] "Effect of microbial biopolymers on the sedimentation behavior of kaolinite" published in Geomechanics and Engineering (https://doi.org/10.12989/gae.2023.33.2.121)

2023-04-13

[New Article] "Water retention properties of xanthan-gum-biopolymer-treated soils" published in Environmental Geotechnics 
(https://doi.org/10.1680/jenge.22.00098)

2023-04-10

[New Article] "Alkaline induced-cation crosslinking biopolymer soil treatment and field implementation for slope surface protection" published in Geomechanics and Engineering (https://doi.org/10.12989/gae.2023.33.1.029)

2023-04-01

SURE3 members (Dr. Chang, Moonkyung, Suhyuk, Gi-Yun, and Yongeun) have travelled to Los Angeles, USA for the ASCE Geo-Congress 2023 (March 26-29). SURE3 presented 2 oral and 2 poster presentations, and actively communicated with our current and new collaborators.

2023-03-22

[Congratulations] Prof. Ilhan Chang received the President Award from the Korean Geotechnical Society (KGS) for his outstanding contribution to KGS.

2023-03-22

SURE3 members (Dr. Chang, Moonkyung, Suhyuk, Gi-Yun, Hyungbin, Hwijae, and Jun-Hyeok) travelled to Yeosu for the Korean Geotechnical Society (KGS) 2023 Spring Conference (March 22-March 23)

2023-03-21

[New Article] "The effects of particle size distribution and moisture variation on mechanical strength of biopolymer-treated soil" published in Polymers (https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15061549)

2023-02-27

[Congratulations] Prof. Ilhan Chang received the 2022 Excellence in Education (Teaching) award from the President of Ajou University (Dr. Kee-Choo Choi) for his outstanding contribution to University education.

2023-02-22

[Ajou University Commencement] Congratulations to Dr. Ki-Rim Kim, MSs Mintae Kim and Haejin Lee, BSs Hwijae Lee, Junhyuk Yeom and Hyungbin Park for their academic achievements. Hwijae, Jun-Hyeok and Hyungbin are continuing their MS studies with SURE3 GEO. Cheers to all~! 

2023-01-29

[New Article] "Consolidation and swelling behavior of kaolinite clay containing xanthan gum biopolymer" published in Acta Geotechnica (https://doi.org/10.1007/s11440-023-01794-8)