Geotechnical / Geomechanical Engineering
- Underground Excavation Stability and Support Design for Weak Ground Tunnelling
- Numerical Analysis / Modelling of Geotechnical and Environmental Problems (improvements to modelling techniques)
- Near-face response of tunnels in weak, tectonized ground
- Discrete Fracture Networks
- Physical Testing of Tunnel Support
- Integration of Geomechanics and Geomatics
- Hazard Assessment and Risk Management in Geotechnical Works
- Use of geosynthetics (polymers and composite materials) in geotechnical structures
- Sustainability in Geotechnical / Geological Engineering Works
Environmental Engineering (RMC
Green Team)
The Geotechnical Group at RMC as well as the Geomechanics Group at Queen’s University is part of the GeoEngineering Centre at Queen's-RMC with students and researchers from Engineering Programs at both Queen's and RMC working with Dr. Vlachopoulos. Students have the option of registering in MSc or PhD programs at Queen's or RMC.
- Green Building / Sustainable Development Technologies
- Complex Remediation Techniques associated with Soil and Water
- Optimization of Water and Sewage Treatment Plants
- Environmental Impact Assessments of Engineering Projects
The Geotechnical Group at RMC as well as the Geomechanics Group at Queen’s University is part of the GeoEngineering Centre at Queen's-RMC with students and researchers from Engineering Programs at both Queen's and RMC working with Dr. Vlachopoulos. Students have the option of registering in MSc or PhD programs at Queen's or RMC.
