Dr. Nasser Khalili

Professor

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Biography

Scientia Professor Nasser Khalili serves as the Head of the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). He has a distinguished international reputation in the field of civil engineering and actively drives innovation in research and education. Khalili’s research primarily focuses on the mechanics of granular media, computational geomechanics, multiphase mechanics, and unsaturated soil mechanics. With over 200 technical publications to his name, he has received significant research funding exceeding $20 million throughout his career. Khalili has been honored with prestigious awards, including the Chandra Desai Medal in 2014 and the Valliappan Medal in 2016 for his contributions to computational mechanics. In terms of education, he supervises numerous postgraduate candidates in areas such as Geotechnical Engineering and Environmental Engineering. He has delivered numerous lectures and presentations at international conferences, showcasing his expertise in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Scientia Professor, Head of School of Civil and Environmental Engineering

2006-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Kensington, Australia

Leading the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering and overseeing research initiatives.

Awards

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Chandra Desai Medal

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Valliappan Medal

Patents

The upflow washing of environmental contaminants from material to ground

Provisional Application PN0752 1996-01-25

A method for environmental cleanup utilizing upflow washing techniques.

Courses

CVEN9512 Geomechanics CVEN9531 Unsaturated Soil Mechanics

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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