Curriculum Vitae

Thesis: Quantifying spatial geotechnical uncertainty to advance the practice of risk assessment and decision-making in tunnel projects. Research involved developing intelligent risk management tools to improve knowledge of tunnel excavation environment and optimize decision-making for tunnel risk mitigation strategies.

Thesis: Analysis of lateral spreading case histories from 2007 Pisco, Peru earthquake Research involved assessing the residual strength of soil from lateral spreading and strategies to enhance resilience against similar geotechnical hazards.

Project: Quantifying the environmental impact from mangroves

At HNTB, I contributed to major urban tunneling projects such as the West Seattle Ballard Link Extension in Seattle and the Eastside Phase 2 Extension in Los Angeles. My experience includes performing advanced engineering and finite element analyses to assess tunnel impacts on critical infrastructure, evaluating station stability, and developing support of excavation designs. I also reviewed and interpreted geotechnical and hydrogeological data to inform design decisions, ensuring safe, efficient construction. My work involved analyzing risks to nearly 800 infrastructure facilities and optimizing design solutions to minimize costs and urban impacts, supporting the enhancement of regional transit systems.

At Arup, I expanded my expertise by leading design and digital innovation for landmark projects like the BART to Silicon Valley extension—the world’s largest metro tunnel by diameter—alongside the Silicon Valley Clean Water pipeline, Scarborough Subway Extension in Ontario, and major works across California, the UK, and New Zealand. My roles encompassed probabilistic modeling, ML-driven tools for risk management, and developing GIS/digital twin frameworks to streamline design, construction, and asset management. I interfaced with stakeholders from public agencies to contractors, delivering award-winning solutions that enhance mobility, sustainability, and urban resilience while advancing best practices in tunneling and geotechnical engineering.

At AECOM, I contributed to Mumbai Metro Line 3, a 21-mile underground corridor aimed at transforming urban mobility across Mumbai. My role centered on reviewing SOE designs for stations and shafts, conducting damage assessments for buildings in densely populated areas, and devising risk mitigation for heritage and critical structures. I developed geotechnical site investigations, interpreted subsurface data, created geological profiles, and performed advanced numerical modeling to assess tunnel impacts and optimize ground improvement strategies. My work ensured structural safety, minimized urban disruption, and enabled close coordination with public agencies to advance one of India’s most complex metro projects.

At CH2M, I delivered geotechnical design expertise for major highway infrastructure projects across Iowa, including the US-20 corridor, Council Bluffs interchange, and the IA-100 extension. I led and supervised site investigation campaigns, managed laboratory testing programs, and developed comprehensive geotechnical interpretive and engineering reports. My responsibilities included earthwork quantity estimation, optimizing highway upgrades in close coordination with transportation engineers, and ensuring safety and efficiency in highway widening, lane additions, and intersection improvements. My contributions supported enhanced regional connectivity, traffic decongestion, and improved commuter safety for critical state-funded transportation projects.

In collaboration with industry partners, my work with the research group at Colorado School of Mines advanced both technological innovation and the state-of-practice in tunneling and underground infrastructure. Building on US DOT and federal agency-funded projects such as the Northgate Link Extension (Seattle), NEBT and Anacostia River Tunnel (Washington, D.C.), Los Angeles Outfall Tunnel, and DARPA’s Underminer Rapid Tunneling Project, I developed robust frameworks for risk quantification, spatial ground uncertainty, and advanced visualization techniques to guide stakeholders in complex, high-risk environments. My responsibilities included 3D interpretation of ground conditions, developing tunnel risk maps, and creating integrated, data-driven workflows—from automating geotechnical data flow to machine learning models that predict TBM performance and cutter tool wear. Through back-analysis of real-time construction and TBM operational data, I helped validate design assumptions and inform construction decision-making, ensuring proactive risk mitigation. My digital innovation work encompassed developing methodologies for integrating geostatistical predictions and geotechnical risk visualization into project planning, and designing site investigation strategies optimized for uncertainty and value. This collaboration not only delivered cutting-edge technical solutions to major infrastructure challenges, but also fostered vital knowledge transfer between academia and the tunneling industry, accelerating the application of research to real-world engineering practice.

Awarded the prestigious Underground Construction Association Young Member across the North American Tunneling community for outstanding contributions to the tunneling community, demonstrating exceptional technical accomplishments, innovative ideas, and a commitment to improving industry practices. Recognized for driving technical and commercial success, advocating for safety, and making tangible differences in the field.

The Harding Prize competition is named in honor of Sir Harold Harding, the founding Chairman of the British Tunneling Society. Novel research on “De-Risking Soft Ground Tunnel Projects” received recognition and a publication in the Tunnels and Tunneling International Magazine.

Achieved consecutive wins at the Graduate Student Symposium for Research Excellence, demonstrating consistent and exceptional research contributions in the field. Recognized for outstanding academic achievements and novel research methodologies for geotechnical and tunneling applications.

Recognition from the UCA for exceptional academic achievements and extensive professional experience in tunneling, globally. The scholarship reflected strong dedication to the field of underground construction showcasing expertise, leadership, and contributions to industry’s advancement.

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