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Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics

Last updated July 7, 2026

Rising Stars

New and hot

Rising Stars Researchers

1
Divesh Ranjan Kumar
Chulalongkorn University
2
Kaushik Jas
Hokkaido University
3
Maaz Amjad
Texas Tech University
4
A. Fouad Hussein
Alexandria University
5
Vasileios Angelidakis
Queen's University Belfast
6
Linzhu Li
Tongji University
7
Dong Liao
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
8
Kemin Jia
Fuzhou University
9
Wenle Hu
Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology
10
Abdulmuttalip Ari
Yıldız Technical University

Rising Stars Papers

1
Evaluation and analysis of liquefaction potential of gravelly soils using explainable probabilistic machine learning model
Computers and Geotechnics|2024
61 cit.
2
YADE - An extensible framework for the interactive simulation of multiscale, multiphase, and multiphysics particulate systems
Computer Physics Communications|2024
29 cit.
3
Failure and reinforcement of reservoir landslides: Insights from centrifuge modeling and numerical modeling
Engineering Geology|2024
20 cit.
4
Optimized machine learning models for predicting the tensile strength of high-performance concrete
Journal of Structural Integrity and Maintenance|2025
19 cit.
5
Application of Advanced Machine Learning Models for Uplift and Penetration Resistance in Clay-Embedded Dual Interfering Pipelines
Modeling Earth Systems and Environment|2024
18 cit.
6
A hypoplastic model for crushable sand under a wide range of stress levels
Acta Geotechnica|2024
15 cit.
7
A novel approach for assessment of seismic induced liquefaction susceptibility of soil
Journal of Earth System Science|2024
15 cit.
8
Machine Learning Approaches for the Prediction of the Seismic Stability of Unsupported Rectangular Excavation
Engineered Science|2024
13 cit.
9
Prediction of shear strain and excess pore water pressure response in liquefiable sands under cyclic loading using deep learning model
Japanese Geotechnical Society Special Publication|2024
12 cit.
10
Seismic behavior of piles-supported pier-superstructure to liquefaction-induced lateral spreading considering variability of soil permeability
Canadian Geotechnical Journal|2024
11 cit.

Emerging Leaders

Gaining momentum

Emerging Leaders Researchers

1
Jiale Li
Hebei University of Technology
2
Chengshun Xu
Beijing University of Technology
3
Zhihong Nie
Central South University
4
Emrehan Kutluğ Şahin
Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University
5
Chunyi Cui
Dalian Maritime University
6
Jue Li
Chongqing Jiaotong University
7
Lijun Deng
University of Alberta
8
Ajanta Sachan
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
9
Vasiliki N. Georgiannou
National Technical University of Athens
10
Taeseo Ku
Konkuk University Medical Center

Emerging Leaders Papers

1
An investigation of feature selection methods for soil liquefaction prediction based on tree-based ensemble algorithms using AdaBoost, gradient boosting, and XGBoost
Neural Computing and Applications|2022
189 cit.
2
Analytical solution for horizontal vibration of end-bearing single pile in radially heterogeneous saturated soil
Applied Mathematical Modelling|2022
187 cit.
3
A novel offshore wind farm typhoon wind speed prediction model based on PSO–Bi-LSTM improved by VMD
Energy|2022
182 cit.
4
Vertical vibration of a floating pile considering the incomplete bonding effect of the pile-soil interface
Computers and Geotechnics|2022
136 cit.
5
Predicting occurrence of liquefaction-induced lateral spreading using gradient boosting algorithms integrated with particle swarm optimization: PSO-XGBoost, PSO-LightGBM, and PSO-CatBoost
Acta Geotechnica|2023
127 cit.
6
Liquefaction prediction with robust machine learning algorithms (SVM, RF, and XGBoost) supported by genetic algorithm-based feature selection and parameter optimization from the perspective of data processing
Environmental Earth Sciences|2022
119 cit.
7
Automated asphalt pavement damage rate detection based on optimized GA-CNN
Automation in Construction|2022
93 cit.
8
Reliability and sensitivity analyses of monopile supported offshore wind turbines based on probability density evolution method with pre-screening of controlling parameters
Ocean Engineering|2024
89 cit.
9
Intelligent decision-making model in preventive maintenance of asphalt pavement based on PSO-GRU neural network
Advanced Engineering Informatics|2022
84 cit.
10
Smart charging strategy for electric vehicles based on marginal carbon emission factors and time-of-use price
Sustainable Cities and Society|2023
78 cit.

Current Senior Leaders

Established & currently active

Current Senior Leaders Researchers

1
Otto D. L. Strack
University of Minnesota
2
Mark Randolph
Taisei (Japan)
3
G. T. Houlsby
Unknown
4
Yannis F. Dafalias
Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of Thermomechanics
5
George Gazetas
City University of New York
6
J. Carlos Santamarina
Georgia Institute of Technology
7
M. R. Coop
University College London
8
Peter Cundall
United States Virgin Islands Department of Health
9
Zhen‐Yu Yin
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
10
M. Hesham El Naggar
Western University

Current Senior Leaders Papers

1
A discrete numerical model for granular assemblies
Géotechnique|1979
16.9k cit.
2
A bonded-particle model for rock
International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences|2004
4.9k cit.
3
A computer model for simulating progressive, large-scale movements in blocky rock systems
Medical Entomology and Zoology|1971
1.9k cit.
4
Particle Shape Effects on Packing Density, Stiffness, and Strength: Natural and Crushed Sands
Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering|2006
1.6k cit.
5
Formulation of a three-dimensional distinct element model—Part I. A scheme to detect and represent contacts in a system composed of many polyhedral blocks
International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences & Geomechanics Abstracts|1988
1.1k cit.
6
Simple Plasticity Sand Model Accounting for Fabric Change Effects
Journal of Engineering Mechanics|2004
1k cit.
7
A model of nonlinearly hardening materials for complex loading
Acta Mechanica|1975
913 cit.
8
Analysis of Deformation of Vertically Loaded Piles
Journal of the Geotechnical Engineering Division|1978
866 cit.
9
A critical state two-surface plasticity model for sands
Géotechnique|1997
861 cit.
10
Dilatancy for cohesionless soils
Géotechnique|2000
845 cit.

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