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Research Group

Research Group, June 2023 at EMI conference, Atlanta ( Left to right: Ibrhaheem Gharaibeh, Khalid Alshibli, Mohammad Safi, Mohammed Elnur

Research Group Fall 2022 ( Left: Mohammed Elnur, Mohammad Safi, right: Khalid Alshibli, Md Murfat Uzzaman, Ibrhaheem Gharaibeh)

Research Group with Professor Gioacchino (Cino) Viggiani (Sept. 2018, lift to right: Wadi Imseeh, Siavash Amirrahmat, Amirsalar Moslehy, Cino Viggiani, Zaher Jarrar, Khalid Alshibli)

Research Group Photo (May 2018)

Research Group Photo (May 2016)

GRADUATE STUDENTS

University of Tennessee-Knoxville:

  1. Mohamed Elkenawi, Ph.D. Candidate, Fall 2023-present
  2. Mohammad Safi, Ph.D. Candidate, Fall 2022-present
  3. Ibrhaheem Ghataibeh, Ph.D. Candidate, Summer 2022-present
  4. Mohammed Elnur, Ph.D. Candidate, Fall 2021-present.
  5. Amirsalar Moslehy, Ph.D. Degree, Fall 2017-Fall 2023, “3D Experimental Studies of Temperature and Crystallographic Effects on Creep and Strength in Rock Salt”
  6. Amirsalar Moslehy, MS degree, Fall 2021.
  7. Wadi’ Imseeh, Ph.D. degree, Fall 2015-summer 2020, dissertation: “Three-Dimensional Assessment of the Constitutive and Fracture Behaviors of Silica Sand at Particle-Scale Using X-ray Experiments and Finite Element Analysis”.
  8. Zaher Jarrar, Ph.D. degree, Fall 2020, “3D Study of Gas Hydrate Formation and Dissociation in Porous Media and DEM Modeling of Granular Materials”.
  9. Siavash Amirrahmat, Ph.D. Degree, Spring 2020, dissertation: “3D Characterization of Force Transmission Structures and the Effect of Particle Scale Properties on the Force Chains in Natural Silica Sand”.
  10. Wadi’ Imseeh, MS Degree, Fall 2017, Thesis: “3D Experimental Quantification of Fabric and Fabric Evolution of Sheared Granular Materials Using Synchrotron Micro-Computed Tomography”.
  11. Zaher Jarrar, MS degree, Spring 2018
  12. Simone Mitzger, MS degree, Summer 2018
  13. Thuy Thank Trieu, MS Degree, Summer 2017, Thesis: “Fracture Behavior of Single Mason Sand Particles Under Uniaxial Compression”.
  14. Karen Lee, MS Degree, Spring 2017, Thesis: “Particle Morphology and Its Influence on Friction and Dilatancy of Sands”.
  15. Maha Jarrar, MS Degree, Spring 2016, Thesis: “Kinematic Behavior of Sheared Sand With Emphasis on Particle to Particle Interaction Using Computed Tomography”.
  16. Druckrey, Andrew, Ph.D. Degree, Summer 2016, dissertation: “3D Multi-Scale Behavior of Granular Materials using Experimental and Numerical Techniques”.
  17. Qassem, Ala’a, MS Degree, Summer 2014
  18. Cil, Mehmet Burak, Ph.D. Degree, Spring 2014, Dissertation: “3D Kinematic and Strength Behavior of Granular Materials at the Particle-Level”

Louisiana State University:

  1. Haque, Md Nafiul, MS. Degree, Summer 2011, Thesis: “3D Quantification of Particle Interaction of Compacted Powders Using Synchrotron Micro-tomography”, currently pursuing Ph.D. degree at Louisiana State University.
  2. Cil, Mehmet Burak, MS. Degree, Summer 2011, Thesis: “Discrete Element Modeling of Cone Penetration in JSC-1A Lunar Regolith Simulant”, currently pursuing Ph.D. degree at University of Tennessee.
  3. Yang, Yi, MS. Degree, Spring 2011, Thesis: “Measurement of Spatial Variation of Density of Compacted Powders Using Synchrotron Micro-tomography”, Manager, Adfaith Management Consulting Inc., China.
  4. Pathak, Binay, MS. Degree, Fall 2010, Thesis: “Analysis of Static Lateral Load Test of Battered Pile Group at I-10 Twin Span Bridge. Co-advisor, Geotechnical Engineer, Baton Rouge, LA.
  5. Richard Varuso, Ph.D. Degree, Spring 2010, Dissertation: “Influence of Unstable Soil Movement on Pile-Supported Concrete Floodwalls and an Improved Design Methodology”, US Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans, LA
  6. Alsidqi Hasan, Ph.D. Degree, Summer 2009, Dissertation: “Micro Characterization of Deformations in Granular Materials During Shear”, Postdoctoral Scholar, University of Western Australia.
  7. Bashar Alramahi, Ph.D degree, Fall 2007, Dissertation: “Characterization of Unsaturated Soils using Elastic and Electromagnetic Waves”, Senior Research Geologist, Exxon Mobil, Upstream Research Facility, Houston, TX.
  8. Zaydoun T. Abusalem, Ph.D. degree, Graduated Summer 2007, Dissertation: “Flow and Distribution of Water in Fractional Wettability Unsaturated Porous Media”, Co-Advisor, Chairman, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Philadelphia University, Amman, Jordan.
  9. Rohit Raj Pant, MS degree, Graduated Summer 2007, Thesis: “Evaluation of Consolidation parameters of Cohesive Soils Using PCPT Method”, Geotechnical Engineer, HNTB, Co-Advisor.
  10. Dushi, Ardita, MS degree, Graduated Fall 2006, Thesis: “Refurbishment of Louisiana State University Calibration Chamber”. Manager, Fugro Consultants, Dallas/ Fort Worth, Texas.
  11. Bevin N. Adams, MS Degree, Graduated Spring 2006, Project: “Influence of Particle Micro-properties on Shear strength of Sands”. Geotechnical Engineer, CDM, Baton Rouge, LA.
  12. Lynne Roussel, MS Degree, Graduated Summer 2005, Thesis: “Experimental Investigation of Stick-Slip behavior in Granular Materials”. Geotechnical Engineer, Terracon, Baton Rouge, LA.
  13. Sacit Akbas, MS Degree, graduated Summer 2004, Thesis: “Strain Localization in Clay: Plane Strain versus Triaxial Loading Conditions”. Senior Civil Engineer, FICHTNER GmbH & Co. KG, Turkey.
  14. Mustafa Alsaleh, Ph.D Degree, graduated Summer 2004, Dissertation: “Numerical Modeling of Strain Localization in Granular Materials Using Cosserat Theory Enhanced With Microfabric Properties”. Senior Research and Development Engineer, Caterpillar Inc.
  15. Heath Williams, MS Degree, graduated Summer 2004, Thesis: “Development of a True Triaxial Apparatus for Soil Testing”. President, W Geotechnical & Testing Inc.
  16. Bashar Alramahi, MS Degree, graduated Summer 2004, Thesis: “Assessment of Shearing Phenomenon and Porosity of Porous Media Using Micro-focus Computed Tomography”, Senior Research Geologist, Exxon Mobil, Upstream Research Facility, Houston, TX.
  17. Munir Nazzal, MS Degree, graduated Fall 2003, Thesis: “Field Evaluation of In Situ Testing Technology for QC/QA Procedures During Consolidation of Pavement Layers and Embankments”, Assistant Professor, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, USA.
  18. Brenda Novoa, MS Degree, graduated Summer 2003, Thesis: “Strength Properties of Granular Materials”. Geotechnical Engineer, Puerto Rico.
  19. Ekrem Seyman, MS Degree, graduated Summer 2003, Thesis: “Laboratory Evaluation of In Situ Testing As Potential Quality Control/ Quality Assurance Tools”. Manager, HSBC Bank, Turkey.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

University of Tennessee-Knoxville:

  • Adeline Shelton, Spring 2024- present
  • Braxton Allen, Spring 2024
  • Henry Centeno, Fall 2023 – present
  • Kathryn Dial, Spring 2023
  • James Cassell, Summer 2023-Fall 2023
  • Mikaela Lynn Trujillo, Spring 2022
  • Natalie Hester, Spring 2022 – Spring 2023, will pursue MS degree
  • Joshua Lacey, Spring 2022 – Spring 2023.
  • Jermiah Pham, Fall 2020 – Spring 2022, earned MS degree, Spring 2023.
  • Darcie Halliburton, Spring 2020-August 2021, earned MS degree, Spring 2023.
  • Faith Lauren Harris, Fall 2019 – Spring 2020
  • Karen Wynne Abercrombie, Summer 2019
  • Brady Nutt, REU student, Summer 2019
  • Tyler Galyon, REU student, Fall 2018 – Spring 2020
  • Cameron Neary, REU student, Summer 2018
  • Ibrahim Aklouk, REU student, Summer 2018 – Spring 2020
  • Isabella Alamilla, REU student, Fall 2017- Fall 2019
  • Jaideep Thota, REU student, Fall 2016- Fall 2018
  • Chelsey Ann Brummer, REU student, Spring 2016-Spring 2018
  • Jeremy L. Melton, REU student, Spring 2016-Spring 2018
  • Sharon Louisa Counts, REU student, Fall 2015-Spring 2016
  • Kelli Grissom, REU student, Fall 2014-Spring 2016
  • Jonathan D. Woolsey, June 2015 – Aug. 2015
  • Zachary Panczer, REU student, Fall 2014-Spring 2015
  • Thuy Thank Trieu, Spring & summer 2015
  • Karen Lee, REU Student, Fall 2013- Aug. 2015
  • Taylor Weiskittel, REU Student, 2013-2014 academic year
  • Dylan Hoehn, REU Student, 2012-2013 academic year

Louisiana State University:

  • Carrie Ann Heffron, LURA Scholarship Award
  • Bryan Beyer, LURA Scholarship Award
  • Waleed Kokab
  • Che Tuma
  • Shannon Chambers
  • Catherine Bourgeois
  • Andrew Joseph Quackenbos
  • Patrick Kalil Furlong
  • David Godbold
  • Vida Sharafkhani
  • Keith Hoffman
  • Danielle Cooks
  • Symoane Mizell
  • David Guillory
  • Marcus Fields
  • Justin Wilson

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