Speakers

Keynote Speakers

shouProf. Dr. Keh-Jian “Albert” Shou

Prof. Dr. Keh-Jian “Albert” Shou is the Vice President for Asia of International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE), Chairman of the International Society for Trenchless Technology (ISTT), Honorary Chairman of the Chinese-Taipei Society for Trenchless Technology (CTSTT), and a Distinguished Professor at National Chung-Hsing University, Taiwan. He has published numerous papers in geotechnical engineering, rock mechanics, geohazards, and trenchless technologies, has extensive international teaching and professional experience, and serves as editor of Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology (SCI).

soralumpAssoc. Prof. Dr. Suttisak Soralump

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suttisak Soralump is President of the Thai Geotechnical Society (TGS), Vice President of Engineering Institute of Thailand (EIT), and Associate Professor at Kasetsart University, Bangkok, where he serves as the head of the Geotechnical Engineering Research and Development Centre. He is an experienced academic with an extensive background in both research and teaching. His research focuses on slope stability, dam safety, landslide risk assessment, soil improvement, and geotechnical investigation and testing.

orenseAssoc. Prof. Dr. Rolando Orense

Dr. Rolando Orense is a Professor at the University of Auckland and a Fellow of Engineering New Zealand, recognized in 2024 for his significant contributions to geotechnical engineering. With extensive experience as both an educator and researcher, his work centers on soil liquefaction and dynamic soil behavior. He has been actively involved in major geotechnical research initiatives in New Zealand and has served on various national and international committees focused on earthquake engineering.

bergadoProf. Dr. Dennes Bergado

Dr. Dennes Bergado is an Emeritus Professor of Civil and Infrastructure Engineering at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand, where he has served for over three decades and established the Asian Center for Soil Improvement and Geosynthetics (ACSIG). His research focuses on soft ground engineering, ground improvement, and geosynthetics. He has an extensive publication record and has contributed as editor and reviewer for prominent international geotechnical journals.

Invited Speakers

ballouzDr. Marc Ballouz

Dr. Marc Ballouz, President of International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE), has extensive experience in geotechnical engineering practice and academe. He is founder and President of the International Institute for Geotechnics and Materials (IGM) and has served as Senior Lecturer and Assistant Professor in Lebanon and the USA, with expertise in deep excavations, foundations, micro-piling, slope stabilization, and forensic geotechnics.

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