Welcome to the SURE3 Geotechnical Engineering Research Group
Our research group aims to develop countermeasures against global climate change threats and accompanying geotechnical engineering hazards, through multidisciplinary convergence for the sustainability and eco-resilience of our Civilization.
In particular, we focus on SURE3 geotechnical engineering, where
SURE3 stands for Sustainability, urban Utilization, Resilience,
Environmental, Extreme, and Emerging geotechnical engineering
Please join us for various research activities including Bio-soil studies, Soil preservation and erosion control, Hydro-geotechnology,
Anti-desertification, Soil treatment and ground improvement, Underground construction, and other emerging geotechnical engineering fields.
SURE3 GEO
Introductory video (in Korean)
Academic impacts (Nov. 2022)

Research News
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, Junhyuk 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)
2022-12-27
SURE3 GEO Year End Lunch (Dec 27) and Winter shut-down (Dec 28 - January 4, 2023).
2022-11-14
[New Article] "Durability and strength degradation of xanthan gum based biopolymer treated soil subjected to severe weathering cycles" published in Scientific Reports (https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-23823-4)
2022-10-20
[Congratulations] Sojeong Lee received the Best Paper Award for her paper presented at the KGS(Korean Geotechnical Society) Fall Conference. Congrats~!
2022-10-04
Hyungbin (HB) and Jinwoo (JW) joined the SURE3 GEO group for their UG and further research. Welcome guys!.
2022-09-22
[Conference] Dr. Chang, Moonkyung, Giyun, Suhyuk, Mintae, Haejin attended the 10th International Conference on Physical Modeling in Geotechnics 2022 (ICPMG 2022) and Giyun, Suhyuk, Mintae well presented their reseach works!
2022-09-21
[Conference] Sojeong Lee attended the KGS(Korean Geotechnical Society) Fall Conference and well presented her research "A study on Feasibilty of Xanthan gum biopolymer to TBM Slurry additive".
2022-08-18
[Conference] The 2022 International Conference on Geomechanics and Engineering (ICGE22) organized by Dr. Chang was a big success with 45 papers and 60+ onsite and online participants.
2022-06-14
[Congratulations] Minhyeong has successfully defended his final PhD dissertation review. Big congratulations, Dr. Lee!
2022-06-10
[New Article] "Improvement of the geotechnical engineering properties of dune sand using a plant-based biopolymer Serish" by
Dr. Ilhan Chang and collaborators in Australia and Iran (https://doi.org/10.12989/gae.2022.29.5.535)
2022-05-24
[Congratulations] Dr. Chang received the Excellent Faculty in Research Award in 2021 from the President (Prof. Kee-Choo Choi) of Ajou University.
2022-04-01
[Congratulations] Minhyeong Lee and Moonkyung Baek were awarded the Best Paper Award for their papers presented at the KGS (Korean Geotechnical Society) 2022 Spring Convention (March 16). Big congratulations~!
2022-03-25
[New Article] "Engineering characteristics of dune sand–fine marble waste mixtures" by Dr. Ilhan Chang and collaborators in Oman (https://doi.org/10.12989/gae.2022.28.6.547)
2022-03-07
[Congratulations] Dr. Chang received Education Excellence and Research Excellence Awards in 2021 from the College of Engineering, Ajou University.
2022-03-01
Hwijae (HJ) and Junhyeok (JH) joined the SURE3 GEO group for their UG and further research. Welcome Hwijae and Jun-Hyeok.
2022-02-24
[Keynote Lecture] Dr Chang was invited to give a Keynote Lecture at the Advancements in Geotechnical Engineering: from Research to Practice (AGERP22) lecture series. Visit our Blog for more details.
2022-02-22
[Congratulations] Giyun and Donghyeon graduated with a MS degree. GY will continue his PhD studies at SURE3 GEO, whereas DH will begin his professional career. Best wishes to DH and GY~!
2022-01-06
The SURE3 GEO group convened an Annual Workshop to look back on our accomplishments in 2021 and make strategies for the coming year. For more details visit our Blog
Notices
Call for papers:
Submit your Research Outcomes to
the Geomechanics and Engineering (GAE; IF = 3.201) journal
SURE3 Invited Seminars
Prof. Chulmin Yeom
(University of Waterloo, Canada)
April 11, 2023
Prof. Dowon Park
(University of Seoul, ROK)
May 2, 2023
Mr. Junsu Choi
(GS E&C)
May 10, 2023
SURE3 GEO Events
Research Seminars
Journal Club
Research Updates
Thursday (09:30~10:00 KST)
Ajou University (on site)
Thursday (10:00 - 11:00 KST)
Ajou University (on site)
Tuesday (09:30~10:00 KST)
Zoom (online)