Anh Tuan Pham

Background History

·         Researcher in Geotechnics for Sustainable Infrastructure—KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden (2024)

·         World’s Top 2% Scientist in 2024 - Stanford/Elsevier

·         Ph.D. in Civil Engineering—Heriot-Watt University, UK 

Excellent Thesis Award for the dissertation: "Responding to Climate Change Through Modeling Thermal-Hydro-Mechanical Effects on Soil Behavior and Soil-Structure Interaction."

Publications: 14 articles were published from the thesis content.

·         Engineering Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering – The University of Tokyo, Japan 

·         Science Master’s in Geomechanics, Civil Engineering, and Risks –Université Grenoble Alpes

·         Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering – Danang University of Science and Technology, Vietnam (2009–2014)

During my research and study, I have had numerous opportunities to learn and improve my skills in physical modelling, laboratory testing, numerical simulation, mathematical models, and analytical methods related to geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering.

Research Interests

• Experimental and Computational Geomechanics

• Geotechnical Uncertainty (Probabilistic analysis and Reliability-based design)

• Geotechnical Solutions for Renewable Energy (energy piles, offshore foundation)

• Sustainable Geomaterials (Bio-Cementation, Geopolymers, Geosynthetics, Bio-engineering for Ground Improvement)

• Unsaturated Soil Mechanics and Thermal-Hydro-Mechanical-Chemical Effects

• Geotechnics for Climate Change Adaptation and Infrastructure Resilience (e.g., heavy rainfall, seasonal weather)

Teaching Course

I am the course coordinator/assistant for some courses: Rock Mechanics (AF2602), Geotechnical Engineering, Advanced Course (AF2611), Finite Element Methods in Analysis and Design (AF2024), and Soil Mechanics (AF1758) 

Publication:

I have roughly 52 published papers on my record as the author and co-author, with 95% of those being my first or corresponding author. https://www.kth.se/profile/atpham/publications.

According to records (2025/01/25): 759 citations, 393 recommendations, 23,535 downloads, an H-index of 16, an FWCI of 2.6, a Research Interest Score of 1024, and an average citation per paper of 19.

Academic Role:

1.     Editorial Board Member – Geosynthetics International (2024–2028) (Ranked Q1)

https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/jgein  

2.                Member of the Secretariat - The 2nd conference on transport infrastructure with sustainable development (2016)

3.     Keynote lecture – “Application of computer science and AI to data analysis in Civil Engineering” (2022)

4.     Guest Editor – Special Issue on "Mathematical Model and Numerical Method in Advanced Geotechnical Engineering and Geomechanics", Mathematics Journal (2024)

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/mathematics/special_issues/E89YG86AD4

5. I serve as an outstanding reviewer for more than 25 top journals in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental engineering:1) International Journal of Geomechanics (ASCE), 2) Soils and Foundations, 3) Geosynthetics International, 4) Geotextiles and Geomembranes, 5) Engineering Geology, 6) Transportation Geotechnics, 7)  Geotechnique, 8) Acta Geotechnica, 9) Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 10) Environmental Geotechnics, 11) Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, 12) Computer and Geotechnics, 13) Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering-ASCE, 14) Computer and Geotechnics, 15) Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 16) International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 17) Scientific reports, 18) Tunneling and Underground Space Technology, etc.

6. Supervision – Successfully supervised 6 master’s students and currently co-supervising 1 PhD student:

Master - Kavya Wijesuriya (2020) – Geosynthetic-Reinforced and Pile-Supported Embankments. The outcomes of this research were validated through the publication of the paper "An Analytical Model for Piled Embankment with Cohesive Soils," published in Geosynthetics International. https://doi.org/10.1680/jgein.21.00034

Master - Léa Zimmermann and Romain Hermenault (2021) – Focused on Critical State Mechanics for Geosynthetic Reinforced Embankment and Shallow Foundations. The outcomes of this research were validated through the conference paper.

Master - Antonella Avalos Cancino, Elias Leguerinel, Antonio Soto Tores (2022) – Investigated the Numerical Study of Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Integrated Bridge Systems (GRS-IBS). The outcomes of this research were validated through the thesis defense and conference paper.

PhD – Christian Chakola (2025-2028) – Investigated the Innovative Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Walls for Climate-Resilient Slope Stabilization.

7. Cooperation - Lead of Smart Computing for Civil Engineering Research Group - Ton Duct Thang University focuses on: “Stability of foundations for offshore structures (wind turbine structures)”, emphasizing soil-structure interactions under dynamic loading. By integrating centrifuge and numerical modelling with data-driven surrogate models (such as physics-informed neural networks), this project research aims to develop reliable, cutting-edge design frameworks for offshore structure foundations.

Professional Membership:

1. International Geosynthetics Society (IGS). https://www.geosyntheticssociety.org
2. International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE). https://www.issmge.org/
3. International Society for Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering (ISRM). https://isrm.net/
4. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). https://www.asce.org/

Outstanding Honor:

Has won 50 awards, certificates, and scholarships, including some of the following prominent awards:

1. Outstanding reviewer- silver medal (2022)
2. Excellent Scholarship of French Government (2016)
3. Excellent Scholarship of the University of Brescia, Italy (2016)
4. Scholarship of Erasmus Mundus Program, MEEES (2017)
5. ADB Scholarship of the Japanese Government   (2016, 2018)
6. Kova Prize for Excellent Students and Scientists (2014)
7. Honda Y-E-S Award for Excellent Young Engineers and Scientists (2013)
8. Loa Thanh Prize and Silver medal for an Excellent graduate project of students (2014)
9. Bronze Medal in Soil Mechanic Olympic (2012-2014)