Professor Dr. Abdelmalek Bouazza

Biography

Abdelmalek Bouazza is a Professor at Monash University specializing in geotechnical engineering and environmental geotechnics. He has a significant research portfolio focused on unsaturated behavior of geomaterials, contaminant transport in geosynthetic clay liners, and resilient design of energy piles in zero carbon buildings. Over the years, he has conducted numerous projects including those related to microplastics in landfills, underground hydrogen storage facilities, and advanced geosynthetic liner systems. Bouazza has been recognized repeatedly for his contributions, receiving awards such as the Telford Premium Prize and delivering keynote lectures at international conferences. With a commitment to sustainability, his research aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and he actively collaborates on various international projects to advance the field of geotechnical engineering.

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