Research Projects

  • “Harnessing Renewable Energy from Low-Carbon Geothermal Pavement”, Research grant funded by Australian Research council ARC Linkage (2018-2020), Grant funds = AUD$714 k (ARC funds = AUD$354 k; Industry funds = AUD$360 k). (Jointly won with Swinburne University of Technology & University of Melbourne, Australia and Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand), A. Arulrajah, M.M Disfani, S. Horpibulsuk, and M.W. Bo,
  • “Harnessing Renewable Energy from Low-Carbon Geothermal Pavement”, ARC Linkage (2018-2020), Grant funds = AUD$714 k (ARC funds = AUD$354 k; Industry funds = AUD$360 k). A. Arulrajah, M.M Disfani, S. Horpibulsuk, and M.W. Bo,
  • “Development of deep soil mixing technology utilising industrial by-products”, ARC Linkage (2016-2019), Grant funds = AUD$696 k (ARC funds = AUD$275 k; Industry funds = AUD$ 421 k). Arul Arulrajah, Mahdi Disfani, Suksun Horpibulsuk, Myint Win Bo, Stephen Darmawan and Melvyn Leong
  • “Effect of geopolymer cement stabilisation on the fatigue life of pavement sub-bases with recycled demolition aggregates” ARC Linkage (2012-2014) Grant funds = AUD$252 k (ARC funds = AUD$142 k; Industry funds = AUD$110 k). Jointly carried out with Swinburne University of Technology, Australia. Prof Arulrajah, Prof Jay Sanjayan, and Dr M.W. Bo
  • “Geotechnical characteristics of biosolids and their suitability as stabilized fill” Smart Water Fund (2007-2009). Total Cost = A$498,205; Grant funds = A$273,010. Jointly won with Swinburne University of Technology, Australia. Prof Arulrajah, Dr M.W. Bo, Prof J. Wilson, R. Evans, J. Lamborn, M. Robertson, G. Newman
  • “Sustainable usage of dredged clay materials as land reclamation fills ARC Linkage (2009-2011). Grant funds = AUD$103k (ARC = AUD$79k; Industry = AUD$24k). Jointly with James Cook University, Australia, City University, UK and Swinburne University of Technology, Australia A/Prof N Sivakugan; Dr A Arulrajah; Dr M W Bo; Dr JJ Ameratunga; Prof JH Atkinson; Mr PJ Boyle
  • Sustainable reuse of Demolition waste as a road base material. Joint research with Swinburne University of Technology, AUSTRALIA. Prof Arulrajah, Dr M.W. Bo
  • Development of Deep Soil Mixing using Industrial by-products. Joint research with Swinburne University of Technology, Australia. Prof Arulrajah, Dr M.W. Bo
  • A study on thickening of Mature Oil Sand Mine Tailings by coagulation, flocculation and electrokinetics. Funded by National Engineering and Science Research Council, CANADA. Jointly with Western Ontario University, Canada (2013), Grant Funds = $ 25 k Prof J Shang; Dr M W Bo
  • Overcoming operational Challenges during Electrokinetic Bioremediation of Petroleum contaminated soils. Funded by National Engineering and Science Research Council, CANADA. Jointly with Western Ontario University, Canada (2015), Grant Funds = $ 25 k Prof Ernest K. Yanful, Dr M W Bo
  • Sediment Transport and Surface Water Quality Modeling of River-Lake Systems in Northwestern Ontario. Funded by National Engineering and Science Research Council, CANADA. Jointly with Lakehead University, Canada (2015), Grant Funds = $ 25 k Assistant Prof Amir. H. Azimi, Dr M.W. Bo
  • Experimental study on accelerated consolidation tests Funded by National Research Council, CANADA (2009) Grant Funds = $29 k
  • Experimental study to obtain empirical and theoretical correlation between cone penetration test data and geotechnical parameters for Soft clay in Thunder Bay Funded by National Research Council, CANADA (2010) Grant Funds = $50 k.
  • Experimental study on Use of Geothermal Energy through Deep Foundation in Thunder bay, CANADA Funded by National Research Council, CANADA (2012) Grant Funds = $34 k.