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.
Introductory video (in Korean)
Academic impacts (by Aug. 2021)
Research News
2021-10-07
[New Article] "Effects of malonic acid crosslinked starch for soil strength improvement" by Dr. Jooyoung Im and Prof. Chang (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trgeo.2021.100653)
2021-09-27
[New Article] "Site application of biopolymer-based soil treatment (BPST) for slope surface protection: in-situ wet-spraying method details and strengthening effect verification" (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.124983)
2021-09-07
[Keynote lecture] Dr. Chang was invited and presented a Keynote Lecture to the 2nd International Seminar on Civil and Environmental Engineering (ISCEE2021) "Sustainable Infrastructure and Environmental Development", organized by IPB University, Indonesia.
2021-09-01
[New Article] "Effect of pore–fluid chemistry on the undrained shear strength of xanthan gum biopolymer-treated clays" by Ilhan Chang, Yeong-Man Kwon, and Gye-Chun Cho (https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0002652)
2021-08-31
[New Article] "Experimental study to evaluate the adjacent construction effect on the bearing capacity and settlement of nearby foundation structures" by Moon-Kyung Baek, Sang-Duk Lee, and Ilhan Chang (https://doi.org/10.7843/kgs.2021.37.8.15)
2021-08-30
[Invited lecture] Dr. Chang presented an Invited Lecture to the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) in Goyang, invited by Dr. Jin-Tae Han at KICT
2021-08-27
[New Article] "Nickel (Ni2+) removal from water using gellan gum-sand mixture as a filter material" by Thi Phuong An Tran, Hoon Cho, Gye-Chun Cho, Jong-In Han, and Ilhan Chang (https://doi.org/10.3390/app11177884)
2021-08-26
[Invited Seminar] Prof. Gyu-Hyun Go at Kumoh National Institute of Technology. Click here for details.
2021-08-11
[Invited Seminar] Prof. Jinung Do at Gyeongsang National University. Click here for details.
2021-06-16
[Keynote Lecture] Dr. Chang was invited and presented a Keynote Lecture to the 4th Sohar University Research Conference (SURC2021) organized by Sohar University, Oman.
2021-04-09
E3GEO visited the Daewoo Institute of Construction Technology (DICT) for a field trip
2021-05-01
[New Chapter] "Microbial Biopolymers as an Alternative Construction Binder" by Cho, G.C., Chang, I. and Im, J. (May 2021) in Microbial Polymers: An Ecological Perspectives (eds.: Vaishnav, A. and Choudhary, D.K.), pp. 581-617, Springer, Singapore.
2021-04-15
[New Article] "Evaluation of injection capabilities of a biopolymer-based grout material" (https://doi.org/10.12989/gae.2021.25.1.031) and "Surface erosion behavior of biopolymer-treated river sand" (https://doi.org/10.12989/gae.2021.25.1.049)
2021-03-19
All E3GEO members attended the KGS 2021 Spring Conference. MK, SH, GY, and DH delivered oral presentations on their on going research work. Good job all~!
2021-03-02
Ha-Young has joined the E3GEO as an UG researcher. Welcome~!
2021-02-25
[Invited lecture] Dr. Chang presented an Invited Lecture to the K-Water Research Institute in Daejeon, invited by Dr. Nam-Ryong Kim at K-Water
2021-02-08
[New Article] "Use of reservoir sediments to improve engineering properties of dune sand in Oman" by Dr. Chang
(https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041620)
2021-02-08
Sojeong has returned from her program leave and joined the E3GEO group at Ajou University. Welcome back SJ~!
2021-02-01
Suhyuk has commenced his PhD studies. Cheers SH in advance~!
2021-02-01
Mintae has joined the E3GEO group for his Master studies. Welcome~!
2021-01-04
Haejin joined E3GEO as an UG researcher and for her Master studies in advance. Welcome HJ~!
Notices
Call for papers:
Submit your Research Outcomes to
the Geomechanics and Engineering (GAE; IF = 3.223) journal
Geomechanics and Engineering (Visit the Journal website)
Due: All the year round
Call for papers:
Special Issue on "Advances in Geotechnical Engineering"
Applied Sciences (IF: 2.474)
Due: November 30, 2021
Call for papers:
Special Issue on "Geomechanics for Energy and a Sustainable Environment II"
Energies (IF: 2.707)
Due: October 31, 2021
SURE3 GEO News
Research Seminars
Thursday (11:00 - 12:00 KST)
Ajou University (on site)
Thursday (10:00~11:00 KST)
Zoom (online)