Department of Geotechnics and Transportation
Welcome to the Department of Geotechnics and Transportation, Faculty of Civil Engineering. This Department comprises two main sections; the geotechnical engineering and the transportation.
Geotechnical engineering which generally deals with natural materials near the earth’s surface utilizes the principles of soil mechanics and rock mechanics in designing safe, economical and environmentally sustainable foundations, retaining structures and earth structures. Transportation meanwhile is a broad discipline which involves planning, designing, construction, operation, maintenance and control of transportation facilities to ensure the provision of safe, economical, effective and efficient as well as environmentally sustainable transport services.
Presently, this department consist of 27 lecturers for both sections. Four professors, five associate professors and the remaining consist of senior lecturers. This department also offers two postgraduate programme that are Master in Geotechnical Engineering and Master in Transportion Engineering.
As for research activities, different research groups associated with different sub-areas were formed. The Geotechnical Research Group (GRG) are associated with geotechnical engineering, whereas the Pavement and Transport Research Group (PTRG) is linked to transportation and highway engineering. Research outputs are normally shared with interested parties via journal papers, seminars, conferences, short courses and colloquiums. As can be seen, hundreds of technical papers produced by the academic staff and researchers in the Department have been published in renowned journals and proceedings, in addition to innovative research products. Moreover, a center of excellence specifically related to tropical geoengineering (GEOTROPIK) was recently formed.
In summary, the Department has actively played the roles in the disseminations of knowledges and expertise to produce quality human capitals (engineers, researchers, consultants) besides to provide innovative and sustainable engineering solutions.
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Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Nor Zurairahetty Mohd Yunus
Director,
Department of Geotechnics and Transportation
Faculty of Civil Engineering Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
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Email: nzurairahetty@utm.my
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Geotechnical Research Group (GRG)
GRG research group engage with students, community and industry, with an emphasis on the application of geotechnical processes to ensure the safety and reliability.
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Pavement and Transport Research Group (PTRG)
PTRG comprises a group of researchers and technical consultants that focuses on transportation issues such as pavement design, road constructions, traffic engineering, & etc.
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Centre of Tropical Geoengineering (GEOTROPIK)
GEOTROPIK is a research centre that focuses on geotechnics issues that includes tropical soil, quarrying, groundwater, slope, GIS, highway, geological & etc
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The department of geotechnical and transportation, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia consist of 27 lecturers for both sections. Four professors, five associate professors and the remaining consist of senior lecturers.
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Prof. Dr. Edy Tonnizam Mohamad
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Development), UTM
Prof. Dr. Mohd Rosli Hainin
Professor at Department of Geotechnicas and Transportation
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Safuan A. Rashid
Deputy Dean (Research, Innovation & Development), FKA
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Haryati Yaacob
Head of Pavement and Transportation Research Group
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We are offer Master’s Degree and Post Graduates Studies
The department of geotechnics and transportation, Faculty of Civil Engineering, UTM offer a wide range of opportunities such as Master’s Degree (Taught Course), Master’s Degree (Research), and Doctorate studies (PhD).
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Master in Geotechnical Engineering
This Master Program is to augment student’s knowledge by providing an in-depth understanding on engineering properties and behaviour of geological materials, i.e.soils and rocks.
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Master in Transportation Engineering
This Master Program is to enhance students in-depth understanding of the advancements in transportation systems, geometric design, highway materials, pavement design, construction, and maintenance.
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Master of Philosophy and Doctorate of Philosophy
Our department offers master of philosophy and doctorate of philosophy in a wide range of field such as geotechnics, slope, traffic engineering, pavement materials, and transportation studies.
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Within the Faculty of Civil Engineering, our department stands as a beacon of knowledge and innovation. With a commitment to shaping the world we live in, we delve into the intricate realms of geotechnics, transportation, structures, and materials. Our passionate faculty and dedicated researchers explore the dynamic interactions between these fundamental elements of civil engineering, seeking solutions that not only withstand the test of time but also pave the way for a sustainable future.
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