Anh Tuan Pham

Background History

- I hold a PhD in Civil Engineering from Heriot-Watt University (UK), a science master’s degree in Geomechanics and Risk from the University of Grenoble Alpes (France), an engineering master's degree in civil engineering from the University of Tokyo (Japan), and a bachelor’s degree in Transportation Construction Engineering from Danang Polytechnics (Vietnam)

- In 2014. I was employed here as a lecturer for two years after completing undergraduate studies at Danang Polytechnics in 2014.

- In 2024. I recently worked at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden.

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

My research aim is to apply science to practical problems in a simplified way. Several of the main research areas are:

- Experimental, Analytical and Computational Geomechanics,

- The use of innovative materials for ground improvement (cement, binders, recycled materials, geosynthetics, and geotextiles),

- Unsaturated soil mechanics,

- Nonlinear Critical State Mechanics

- Thermal-hydro-mechanical behaviour of geomaterials,

- Advanced numerical modelling and geothermal energy systems,

- Soil-structure interaction,

- Geotechnics in adapting to climate change,

- Reliability-based design, and resilient infrastructure projects.

I am currently working on applying the 2nd generation of the European standard "Eurocode 7" to dam and tunnel engineering, which is a new scope for the Eurocode. The project will provide a scientific basis for the application of rock tunnels and dams. The project will investigate how to deal with the limited number of geotechnical investigations, among other things. For both tunnels and dams, we plan to conduct detailed examples and case studies.

Teaching Course

I am the course coordinator/assistant for some courses: Rock Mechanics (AF2602), Geotechnical Engineering, Advanced Course (AF2611), Soil Mechanics (AF1758)

Publication:

I have roughly 48 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 (2024/11/19): 624 citations, 343 recommendations, 23535 downloads, an H-index of 16, an FWCI of 2.6, Research Interest Score = 884, and an average citation per paper = 19.

Academic Role:

1. I serve on the editorial board of Geosynthetics International. https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/toc/jgein/current. Appointment period: 2024-2028
2. I serve as an Editor on the special issue "Mathematical Model and Numerical Method in Advanced Geotechnical Engineering and Geomechanics" of the Mathematics journal. https://www.mdpi.com/journal/mathematics/special_issues/E89YG86AD4
3. 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.

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)