Professor Dr. Anand Puppala

Biography

Anand Puppala is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University, where he holds the A.P. & Florence Wiley Chair and serves as the Director of the Center for Infrastructure Renewal. He has extensive research experience in geomechanics and geotechnical engineering. His work focuses on understanding the behavior of expansive unsaturated soils, ground modification techniques including shallow and deep soil stabilization, and the use of recycled waste materials in engineering applications. Additionally, he investigates sustainability in geotechnical engineering, situ non-destructive soil testing methods, and pavement geotechnics, contributing to advancements in site characterization. Puppala has a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Louisiana State University and has been recognized for his expertise and contributions to the field.

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