Developed Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Sciences, Volume I

Select proceedings of 5th International Conference on Geotechnical Engineering-Iraq (5ICGE)
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-981-9271-47-4
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 658 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm

Reihe: Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering

This proceedings volume presents a collection of peer-reviewed papers from the Fifth International Conference on Geotechnical Engineering-Iraq and the Third International Conference on Engineering Science and Energy. The contributions highlight recent advances in geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, energy systems, advanced technologies, architectural engineering, water resources engineering, environmental engineering, and oil engineering.

The chapters report innovative research findings, experimental and numerical investigations, and practical engineering applications addressing contemporary scientific and industrial challenges. Together, they demonstrate the value of interdisciplinary approaches in developing sustainable infrastructure, energy solutions, and technological innovations.

Featuring contributions from researchers and practitioners from diverse international backgrounds, the volume provides a broad perspective on current developments and emerging trends across engineering disciplines. As a comprehensive reference, it serves researchers, graduate students, and industry professionals seeking to stay informed about recent progress and future directions in engineering science and technology.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Karkush, Mahdi

Choudhury, Deepankar

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Umwelttechnik
• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Boden- und Felsmechanik, Geotechnik
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Geologie

Über Autor(innen)

Prof. Mahdi Karkush is a professor of Civil Engineering at the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Baghdad, and has served as the president of the Iraqi Scientific Geotechnical Society (ISGS) since 2018. He earned his B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from the University of Babylon in 1995 (ranking 3rd), his M.Sc. in Civil Structural Engineering in 1998, and his Ph.D. in Civil Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Baghdad in 2008. Prof. Karkush began his academic career at the University of Babylon (1999–2008) before joining the University of Baghdad, where he continues his teaching, research, and professional activities. Over the course of his career, he has authored more than 150 scientific publications, including 110 peer-reviewed journal papers and approximately 40 conference contributions, and has supervised over 30 Ph.D. and M.Sc. students. 
Prof. Deepankar Choudhury is a Prof. T. Kant chair professor and head of Civil Engineering Department at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, India. He received his Ph.D. Civil Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering from IISc Bangalore, India, in 2002 and received Prof. G. A. Leonard’s Best Ph.D. Thesis Award from IGS. He is a Humboldt fellow of Germany, JSPS fellow of Japan, TWAS-VS fellow of Italy. He has authored over 300 technical publications including 160 peer-reviewed journal papers. He has supervised over 25 Ph.D. students. He is an associate editor of ASCE-International Journal of Geomechanics and served as an editorial board member of several world class journals like Soils and Foundations (Elsevier), Canadian Geotechnical Journal, Geotechnical and Geological Engineering (Springer), Geomechanics and Engineering (Techno-Press), etc.