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.
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Introductory video (in Korean)
Academic impacts (Jan 2024)
Research News
2024-11-25
[New Article] "An evaluation of the technical viability of employing combinations of xanthan gum and clay as an additive in Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) slurries" published in the Geomechanics and Engineering (https://doi.org/10.12989/gae.2024.39.4.333).
2024-11-21
Dr. Chang has been recognized by Elsevier as one of the "Top 2% Scientists Worldwide." Among the 3,498 top researchers in Korea, Dr. Chang secured the 479th position.
2024-11-18
Dr. Chang and Suhyuk traveled to Hadong, Korea, to meet with the Mayor of Hadong for a technical consultation on a local river levee construction project.
2024-11-07
[New Article] "Experimental study on the effect of surface-projected conditions on the mechanical behavior of pile embedded in sand" published in the International Journal of Geo-Engineering (https://doi.org/10.1186/s40703-024-00223-3)
2024-10-18
[Congratulations] The paper by Gi-Yun, Hwijae, and Dr. Chang, presented at the KSCE 2024 Convention, has been recognized as an Excellent Paper. Congratulations especially to Gi-Yun and Hwijae!
2024-10-16
All SURE3 GEO members traveled to Jeju, Korea, to attend the 2024 KSCE Convention held from October 16 to 18. The team delivered six oral presentations during the event. Following the conference, SURE3 GEO enjoyed a membership enhancement trip over the weekend.
2024-10-10
Professors Jung-Doung Yu (Jeonbuk National University) and Won-Taek Hong (Gachon University) were invited to give research talks to the SURE3 GEO members
2024-10-02
[New Article] "Effects of soil composition and curing conditions on the strength and durability of Cr3+-crosslinked biopolymer-soil composites" published in Construction and Building Materials (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.138440)
2024-09-01
Gahyeon and Dongcheon started their master's program (2024.09-2026.08). Cheers to both.
2024-08-08
[New Article] "Effects of salinity on the microscopic interaction and sedimentation behavior of halloysite nanotube" published in Applied Clay Science (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clay.2024.107511)
2024-05-29
[Congratulations] Suhyuk received the "Best Paper Award" at the Geo-Shanghai 2024 Conference. Click here for more details.
2024-05-29
[Congratulations] Dr. Chang received the Ajou University President's "Excellence in Research Award".
2024-05-23
Gahyeon joined SURE3 GEO as an undergraduate intern.
2024-05-21
SURE3 GEO members held a trilateral workshop on geotechnical engineering with colleagues from Kyunghee University and Kyonggi University. The presentations of Hwijae, Gi-Yun, Jinwoo, Hyungbin, and Jun-Hyuk were excellent. Cheers to all.
2024-05-01
Dr. Sojeong Lee started her new position as a Post-Doctoral Researcher at the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT). Big cheers on Dr. Lee’s new endeavor.
2024-04-22
[New Grant] The Korea Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) has approved Dr. Chang and SURE3 GEO's application to house a new dynamic triaxial test instrument. SURE3 GEO will establish a state-of-art cyclic triaxial test apparatus in late 2024.
2024-03-29
[Congratulations] Dr. Chang awarded the Commendation by the Minister of the Korea Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport (MOLIT).
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