We are thrilled to announce that Bushra Elsnousi, a student of Dr. Kolay, has been awarded a Doctoral Fellowship at Southern Illinois University Carbondale to pursue a PhD in Engineering Science. This prestigious fellowship recognizes Bushra’s academic excellence and commitment to advancing research in engineering. We look forward to their significant contributions to our research community and the field.

Congratulations, Bushra!

We are excited to welcome Suvechha Dhakal and Subin Rimal as the first batch of students to join Geo-CARE lab at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, as they begin their MS journey in Geotechnical Engineering. To celebrate Terzaghi’s birthday—the father of Soil Mechanics—we enjoyed a memorable welcome dinner, fostering strong team connections.

Together, we are committed to advancing research in sustainable and resilient infrastructure, tackling the critical challenges posed by climate change.