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2023
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)
2022
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
2020-2021
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 Giyun 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, Moonkyung, Giyun, Donghyeon, and Haejin attended the KSCE Convention 2021 held at the Kim Dae Jung Convention Center in Gwangju. Mooonkyung, Giyun, and Donghyeon 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 Moonkyung Baek, Sangduk 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. Jintae 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, Gyechun Cho, Jongin Han, and Ilhan Chang (https://doi.org/10.3390/app11177884)
2021-08-26
[Invited Seminar] Prof. Gyuhyun 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
Hayoung(HY) has joined the SURE3 GEO 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. Namryong 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 SURE3 GEO group for his Master studies. Welcome~!
2021-01-04
Haejin joined SURE3 GEO as an UG researcher and for her Master studies in advance. Welcome HJ~!
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