Research Group PhD List 1964-2017

Since 1964, our Research Group has proudly supported the successful completion of 118 research degrees, reflecting a longstanding commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and the development of future generations of researchers.

Student Year Thesis title Degree Supervisor(s) Area
Creasey, J. C. 2026 ROBOCONE: the 'p-y' module design and initial testing in sand PhD A. Diambra, A. T. Conn, E. Ibraim & A. El Hajjar Geotechnics
Degan Di Dieco, G. 2026 A physics-based probabilistic vulnerability model for masonry bridge-soil systems under scour conditions PhD R. De Risi & A. Ramos Barbosa Structures
Huang, Z. 2026 Numerical and analytical modelling of seasonal temperature effects on integral abutment bridges through small-scale experimental tests PhD F. De Luca, G. Mylonakis, R. De Risi & A. Sextos Structures
Li, M. 2026 Study of small strain stiffness of granular materials by a newly developed cubical cell apparatus PhD E. Ibraim & D. Karamitros Geotechnics
Abdo, M. 2025 Recycling of FRP wind blade waste material in concrete PhD A. Diambra & E. Toumpanaki Structures
Al Shafiee, A. 2025 Mechanical and hydrological effects of vegetation on highway embankments PhD E. Ibraim, E. A. Holcombe & A. Diambra Geotechnics
Bateman, A. H. 2025 Simplified solutions for the non-linear analysis of axially and laterally loaded piles in clay PhD G. Mylonakis, D. Karamitros, A. Diambra & R. De Risi Geotechnics
Gavriel, G. 2025 Evaluating parameter uncertainty of empirical equations for assessing local scour around bridge piers PhD P. Vardanega, T. Tryfonas & M. Pregnolato Infrastructure
He, K. 2025 A multi-stage framework for assessing urban road network vulnerability and traffic resilience under flood conditions PhD R. De Risi & N. Carhart Infrastructure
Paredes Estacio, J. L. 2025 A regionalised, partially non-ergodic ground motion model for subduction earthquakes in South America PhD R. De Risi & D. Karamitros Earthquakes
Wang, L. 2025 Seismic isolation systems analysis and potential application for rural housing in China PhD A. Crewe & N. Alexander Earthquakes
Yaqoobi, W. 2025 A new framework for evaluation of scour monitoring approaches for bridges MScR P. Vardanega & T. Tryfonas Infrastructure
Jiang, J. 2024 Analytical and numerical design of buried pipelines with flexible joints PhD D. Karamitros & A. Sextos Earthquakes
Othman, M. M. A. 2024 Use of open-access databases to characterise geotechnical parameter and model uncertainty PhD P. Vardanega & F. De Luca Geotechnics
Ozkan, S. 2024 Mechanical behaviour of sand-rubber mixtures with cementation as a mitigation option PhD E. Ibraim & A. Diambra Geotechnics
Cheng, X. 2023 3D FE-informed laboratory soil testing for the design of offshore wind turbine monopiles PhD E. Ibraim & A. Diambra Geotechnics
Ge, B. 2023 Axial shear friction of pipe-soil systems: investigation for multi-size granular soils using a novel large-scale apparatus PhD A. Diambra, M. Dietz & G. Mylonakis Geotechnics
Gonzalez-Fernandez, D. 2023 Wind-induced dynamic behaviour of slender structures: tall buildings and electricity transmission lines PhD B. Titurus, D. Rezgui & R. De Risi Infrastructure
Lopez Filun, P. 2023 Integrated modelling of slope hydrology and stability hazards to explore the potential effects of land use and climate change on dynamic multi-hazard interactions PhD L. Holcombe, K. Michaelides & J. Phillips Geotechnics
Malkowska, D. 2023 Testing and analysis of connections with small-diameter fasteners in natural bamboo PhD J. Norman, E. Toumpanaki & D. Trujillo Structures
Nepomuceno, D. 2023 Technology innovation for improving bridge management PhD P. Vardanega & T. Tryfonas Infrastructure
Shen, G. 2023 Evaluation of bending fatigue life for bridge stay cables subjected to vibration PhD H. Coules & F. De Luca Structures
Zaldivar Reyes, S. F. 2023 Advanced numerical modelling of the cyclic/dynamic response of offshore structures in inhomogeneous non-cohesive soils PhD D. Karamitros & A. Diambra Geotechnics
Zhang, Y. 2023 Sliding Keys on Inclined Deflecting-cantilevers (SKID) device for application with post-tensioned frames PhD N. Alexander & R. De Risi Earthquakes
Crispin, J. J. 2022 Static and dynamic analysis of piles in inhomogeneous soil PhD G. Mylonakis & P. Vardanega Geotechnics
Cross, T. 2022 Seismic risk assessment through non-linear time-history analysis of template buildings in Nepal: RC with infills and stone masonry PhD F. De Luca & R. De Risi Earthquakes
Fasano, A. 2022 Stability and serviceability driven design for excavations in clays PhD A. Diambra Geotechnics
Feng, S. 2022 Hydraulic conductivity of road construction materials: with a focus on freeze-thaw effects PhD P. Vardanega & E. Ibraim Geotechnics
Gilder, C. 2022 Geotechnical data curation and a geostatistical multivariate framework for Vs prediction in data scarce contexts PhD P. Vardanega & E. A. Holcombe Geotechnics
Turton, L. 2022 Seismic behaviour of a degraded advanced gas cooled reactor core model PhD A. Crewe & D. Han Earthquakes
Zhang, Z. 2022 Seismic performance of multiply excited, dynamically interactive energy infrastructure systems PhD A. Sextos & A. Crewe Earthquakes
Aghaei Meibodi, A. 2021 Geometrical exploration of a generalized nonlinear multi-span bridge system under multi-support excitation PhD A. Sextos & N. Alexander Earthquakes
Ali, A. 2021 Probabilistic seismic vulnerability assessment of monopile-supported offshore wind turbines PhD A. Sextos & R. De Risi Earthquakes
Bin Mohd Snin, M. A. 2021 Development of empirical model of shear force capacity and stiffness of the screw connections in timber-concrete composite structures PhD A. Crewe & P. Vardanega Structures
Bozzolan, E. 2021 Quantifying the influence of informal housing on rainfall-triggered landslides in the humid tropics PhD E. A. Holcombe, F. Pianosi & T. Wagener Geotechnics
Codo De Oliveira, M. 2021 Improving radar rainfall forecasting for hydrological applications PhD M. Rico-Ramirez, F. De Luca & D. Han Infrastructure
De Leeuw, L. W. 2021 Interface shear response of polypropylene pipe coatings and influencing pipe buckling using enhanced textures PhD A. Diambra & G. Mylonakis Geotechnics
Liu, Z. 2021 Seismic analysis of low-rise masonry structures with openings in China PhD A. Crewe Earthquakes
Peccin Da Silva, A. 2021 Macro-element modelling of plate anchors for floating offshore structures accounting for capacity changes during operational conditions PhD A. Diambra & D. Karamitros Geotechnics
Beesley, M. E. W. 2020 A framework for assessing parameter variability of soil stress-strain data using triaxial test databases PhD P. Vardanega & E. Ibraim Geotechnics
Chang, Y. P. 2020 Construction worker safety and accident prevention in Taiwan PhD J. Agarwal & A. Crewe Infrastructure
Katsiveli, E. 2020 Non-linear dynamic analysis of shallow foundations PhD D. Karamitros & G. Mylonakis Geotechnics
Psyrras, N. 2020 The seismic response of buried gas pipelines in inhomogeneous soil PhD A. Sextos & A. Crewe Earthquakes
Zhang, L. 2020 Spatiotemporal seismic hazard and risk assessment of global M9.0 megathrust earthquake sequences PhD F. De Luca & M. J. Werner Earthquakes
Angelino, M. 2019 Developing better design standards for the construction industry EngD J. Agarwal, K. Goda & S. Denton Infrastructure
Lombardi, L. 2019 Linear time-history analysis as EC8-compliant design method for simplified performance-based earthquake engineering assessment PhD F. De Luca & J. Macdonald Earthquakes
Al Nussairi, A. 2018 Characterising the static and impact load resistance of one-way RC slabs strengthened by NSM CFRP rods PhD J. Agarwal, J. Macdonald & W. Sebastian Structures
Mandolini, A. 2018 Change in elastic properties of sands under very large number of low amplitude multiaxial cyclic loading PhD A. Diambra & E. Ibraim Geotechnics
Arany, L. 2017 A methodology for simplified integrated design of offshore wind turbine foundations — theoretical approximations and closed form solutions for preliminary design PhD J. Hogan, J. Macdonald & S. Bhattacharya Structures
He, M. 2016 Insight into galloping instability of a multi-degree-of-freedom slender structure with structural and aerodynamic couplings PhD J. Macdonald Structures
Shadlou, M. 2016 Contribution to the static and dynamic response of piles in liquefiable ground PhD N. Alexander Structures
Waterfall, P. W. 2015 High accuracy video measurement systems for structural monitoring — an investigation of the measurement opportunities and barriers to widespread adoption EngD J. Macdonald, T. Tryfonas & C. Setchell Structures
Bocian, M. 2014 Determination of the self-excited forces on structures due to walking pedestrians using a biologically-inspired approach PhD J. Macdonald & J. Burn Structures
Cox, J. 2014 Long-term serviceability behaviour of suction caisson supported offshore wind turbines PhD N. Alexander & S. Bhattacharya Structures
Kashani, M. 2014 Seismic performance of corroded RC bridge piers: development of a multi-mechanical nonlinear fibre beam-column model PhD A. Crewe & N. Alexander Structures
Lombardi, D. 2014 Dynamics of pile-supported structures in seismically liquefiable soils PhD N. Alexander & S. Bhattacharya Structures
Aldaikh, H. 2013 Discrete models for the study of dynamic structure-soil-structure interaction PhD N. Alexander & E. Ibraim Structures
El Halabi, A. 2012 The role of value management in performance based engineering MSc C. Taylor Structures
Nazri, F. M. 2012 Predicting the collapse potential of structures in earthquakes PhD N. Alexander Structures
Nikitas, N. 2011 Wind-induced dynamic instabilities of flexible bridges PhD J. Macdonald Structures
Symes, J. A. 2011 Dry inclined galloping of smooth circular cables in the critical Reynolds number range PhD J. Macdonald Structures
Student Year Thesis title Degree Supervisor(s) Area
Ciavaglia, F. 2010 Development of a new constitutive model for anisotropic soils PhD D. Muir Wood, A. Russell & D. Nash Geotechnics
Diambra, A. 2010 Fibre reinforced sands: experiments and constitutive modelling PhD E. Ibraim & D. Muir Wood Geotechnics
Massow, C. L. S. 2010 Bifurcation and numerical integration analysis of parametric excitation of inclined cables PhD J. Macdonald Structures
Oddbjornsson, O. 2009 Dynamics of nonlinear elastic moment resisting frames PhD N. Alexander & C. Taylor Structures
Parrott, J. 2009 Pattern formation in soils PhD D. Muir Wood & A. Crewe Structures
Nakayama, H. 2007 Modelling interfaces between sand and structural elements PhD D. Muir Wood & M. Lings Geotechnics
Sabatini, R. 2007 Seismic performance assessment of lightly reinforced concrete intake towers PhD A. Crewe & C. Taylor Structures
Sabatino, R. 2007 Non-linear seismic performance of concrete reservoir intake towers PhD C. Taylor Structures
Sukolrat, J. 2007 Structure and destructuration of Bothkennar Clay PhD D. Nash Geotechnics
Harrison, A. T. 2006 A performance framework for the soil strengthening properties of fibre-reinforced sand PhD D. Muir Wood Geotechnics
Lazaridis, T. 2006 Seismic assessment of concrete gravity dams PhD C. Taylor Structures
Norman, J. 2006 Multiple support excitation of long span bridges: an experimental and numerical study PhD A. Crewe Structures
Sadek, T. 2006 The multiaxial behaviour and elastic stiffness of Hostun sand PhD D. Muir Wood & M. Lings Geotechnics
Shik Yoon, B. 2006 Commissioning of a new hollow cylinder apparatus MSc D. Muir Wood Geotechnics
Virden, D. 2006 Adaptive control for structural testing applications PhD A. Crewe & D. Wagg Structures
Flory, R. 2005 The modelling of soft coastal cliff recession and landsliding PhD D. Nash Geotechnics
Lorenzo, R. 2005 Modelling of cable-structure interaction in cable-stayed bridges and examination of their autoparametric response under stochastic loading PhD J. Macdonald Structures
Adom-Asamoah, M. 2004 Non-linear seismic performance of buildings PhD C. Taylor Structures
Kalasin, T. 2004 Dynamic macroelement model for gravity retaining walls PhD D. Muir Wood Geotechnics
Gajo, A. 2003 Instability phenomena in sand samples PhD D. Muir Wood Geotechnics
Papatheodorou, M. 2003 Dynamic model updating for cable-stayed bridges PhD C. Taylor & N. Lieven Structures
Baker, E. 2002 Condition monitoring and asset management PhD C. Taylor Structures
Georgakis, C. 2002 Non-linear dynamics of stay-cables PhD C. Taylor & N. Lieven Structures
Hsiung, B. 2002 Engineering performance of deep excavations in Taipei PhD D. Nash Geotechnics
Arroyo, M. 2001 Pulse tests on soil samples PhD D. Muir Wood Geotechnics
LeMasurier, J. 2001 Process modelling applied to observational method of geotechnical design PhD D. Muir Wood Geotechnics
Seddon, E. 2001 Monitoring and back analysis of a multi-propped sheet pile retaining wall in Bristol MSc D. Nash Geotechnics
Ataherian, A. 2000 Seismic behaviour of concrete dams PhD C. Taylor Structures
Dietz, M. S. 2000 Developing an holistic understanding of interface friction using sand within the direct shear apparatus PhD M. Lings Geotechnics
Macdonald, J. H. G. 2000 Identification of the dynamic behaviour of a cable-stayed bridge from full-scale testing during and after construction PhD C. Taylor Structures
Esghi, S. 1999 Seismic design of reservoir intake towers PhD C. Taylor Structures
Osborne, B. 1999 Foundation requirements for structures on the Somerset Levels MSc D. Nash Geotechnics
Pennington, D. S. 1999 The anisotropic small strain stiffness of Cambridge Gault Clay PhD D. Nash & M. Lings Geotechnics
Crewe, A. J. 1998 The characterisation and optimisation of earthquake shaking table performance PhD C. Taylor Structures
Min Mao 1997 Seismic behaviour of concrete dams PhD C. Taylor Structures
Moncaster, A. 1997 The shear modulus of sand at very small strains MSc M. Lings Geotechnics
Ryde, S. 1997 The performance and back analysis of embankments on soft estuarine clay PhD D. Nash Geotechnics
Yeung, A. 1996 Seismic soil-structure interaction PhD C. Taylor & M. Lings Structures
Yeung, A. C. K. 1996 Numerical monotonic and cyclic strain simulations of sands using an endochronic plane strain model PhD C. Taylor & M. Lings Structures
Lubkowski, Z. 1995 Seismic soil-structure interaction MSc C. Taylor Structures
Silva, M. S. 1995 Seismic vulnerability assessment PhD C. Taylor & D. I. Blockley Structures
Simic, M. 1995 Seismic foundation-structure interaction PhD C. Taylor Structures
Mir, R. A. 1994 Seismic behaviour of concrete gravity dams PhD C. Taylor Structures
Dar, R. A. 1993 Development of geotechnical shear stack PhD C. Taylor Structures
Narbett, R. 1993 Geological and engineering properties of estuarine alluvium from Severn Estuary PhD D. Nash Geotechnics
Ng, C. W. W. 1992 An evaluation of soil-structure interaction associated with a multi-propped excavation PhD D. Nash & M. Lings Geotechnics
Daniell, W. E. 1991 Seismic design of reservoir intake towers PhD C. Taylor Structures
Greeves, E. J. 1991 Dynamic fluid-structure coupling PhD C. Taylor Structures
Law, C. S. S. 1991 Damage assessment by dynamic testing PhD C. Taylor & P. Waldron Structures
Chandru, R. 1990 Digital control of the BRE vibrator system MSc C. Taylor & G. Reed Structures
Stephen, G. 1990 Vision-based dynamic data acquisition systems PhD C. Taylor & E. Dagless Structures
Lloyd, I. M. 1989 The location and investigation of a test-bed site for research on soft clay PhD D. Nash Geotechnics
Brownjohn, J. 1987 Dynamic prototype testing methods PhD C. Taylor & R. Adams Structures
Lilley, D. M. 1982 The non-destructive testing of model piles using a resonant vibration technique PhD W. Larnach Geotechnics
Maddocks, D. V. 1978 The behaviour of model ground anchors installed in sand and subjected to pull-out and repeated loading PhD W. Larnach Geotechnics
Cathie, D. N. 1977 The non-linear analysis of embankment and gravity dams PhD W. Larnach Geotechnics
Park, R. 1964 The ultimate strength of uniformly loaded, laterally restrained rectangular two-way concrete slabs PhD A. Pugsley Structures