Dr. Kurt Douglas

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kurt Douglas is an Associate Professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of New South Wales. His research specializes in understanding the properties of rock for efficient design of foundations, tunnels, slopes, and dams. Through both laboratory and field studies, his work enhances predictive capabilities concerning rock behavior at the field scale. With areas of focus on rock fill, rock mass strength, deformation prediction, and spillway erosion assessment, Douglas investigates piping behaviors in embankment dams. He teaches Geotechnical Engineering at the undergraduate level, covering fundamental engineering geology and site assessment for future projects. His fourth-year elective incorporates hands-on learning experiences, including field trips to mines and engineered structures. At the postgraduate level, he provides specialized training in site investigation techniques and rock engineering.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2011-01-01 — Present

Pells Sullivan Meynink • Kensington Campus

Teaching and research position focusing on civil engineering and rock mechanics.

Awards

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UNSW Staff Excellence Award

2012-01-01
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Professional Staff Excellence Award

2012-01-01

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
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