Research

We specialize in geotechnical earthquake engineering and soil–structure interaction, combining numerical with experimental methods. Our research interests include innovative seismic hazard mitigation techniques, faulting and its effects on infrastructure, site effects and slope stabilization, offshore geotechnics, tsunamis and their effects on coastal infrastructure, and earthquake crisis management systems. We have been involved in a variety of projects of significance in Europe, but also in the US and the Middle East. We provide expertise on special seismic design of bridges, buildings, retaining walls, metro stations and tunnels, to harbor quay walls, and special design against faulting–induced deformation, applying the methods we have developed over the years.