Soil Science, Geomorphology & Landslide Mechanics Team
Investigating soil properties, landscape evolution, and landslide mechanics to reduce mass movement hazards.
Research Mission
The Soil Science, Geomorphology & Landslide Mechanics Team investigates soil properties, landscape evolution, and the mechanics of mass movement — landslides, debris flows, rockfalls, and soil creep — to understand slope instability and develop effective hazard assessment and mitigation strategies. The team conducts field investigations, laboratory testing, and numerical modeling to characterize slope failure mechanisms and develop the science needed to protect communities from landslide hazards.
Key Research Functions
Landslide Hazard Assessment
Mapping landslide susceptibility and hazard zones — combining geological mapping, geotechnical characterization, and stability analysis to identify areas at risk and define the spatial extent of potential landslide impacts.
Failure Mechanism Analysis
Investigating the mechanical processes that trigger and control landslide initiation and runout — characterizing soil strength, pore pressure dynamics, and failure kinematics to develop physically based slope stability models.
Early Warning Development
Developing rainfall-triggered landslide early warning systems — establishing rainfall thresholds, integrating real-time monitoring data, and designing alert protocols that provide advance warning to threatened communities.
Research Capabilities
Directorate of Advanced Research & Applied Sciences
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