SURE3 Geotechnical Engineering Research Group

2022-08-31

[New Grant] Dr Chang and the SURE3 GEO lab's proposal for the Mid-Career Researcher Program of the National Research Foundation (NRF) of Korea was approved. SURE3 will be funded for 4 years by the NRF with 682 Million KRW. [More details]

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 Jun-Hyeok (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] Gi-Yun and Dong-Hyeon 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

2021-12-31

[Congratulations] The Korean Society of Civil Engineers (KSCE) has honored Dr. Chang with the Member Award. 

2021-12-07

[MS Thesis Final Review] Donghyeon Yang and Giyoon Kim have finished their MS thesis reviews successfully. Congratulations to the two new Masters, and best wishes for the future!

2021-11-15

[Congratulations] Moonkyung Baek and Donghyeon Yang received the Best Paper Award for their papers presented at the KSCE (Korean Society of Civil Engineers) 2021 Convention. Big congratulations~!

2021-11-10

[Invited Seminar] "Mechanical Properties of Steel Composites and their use in Construction engineering" by Dr. Donghyun Van (Manger) at the Daewoo Institute of Construction Technology

2021-11-03

[Invited Seminar] "Recent developments in Construction Equipment Automation" by Minsu Lee (Senior Researcher) at the Korea Construction Equipment Technology Institute (KOCETI) 

2021-10-29

[New Article] "Investigation on the key parameters for the strengthening behavior of biopolymer-based soil treatment (BPST) technology" by Haejin Lee and Ilhan Chang (https://doi.org/10.5804/LHIJ.2021.12.3.109)

2021-10-21

[Conference] Dr. Chang, Moon-Kyung, Gi-Yoon, Dong-Hyeon, and Haejin attended the KSCE Convention 2021 held at the Kim Dae Jung Convention Center in Gwangju. Mooon-Kyung, Gi-Yoon, and Dong-Hyeon well presented their research works. Cheers~!

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.

2021-07-15

[New Article] "Biopolymers as green binders for soil improvement in geotechnical applications: A review" by Hadi Fatehi, Dominic E.L. Ong, Jimmy Yu, and Ilhan Chang (https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences11070291)

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~!