JK
Research · Skills

Topics that drive my work.

An overview of my technical interests, capabilities, and academic foundation.

Interests

Research & technical interests

Geotechnical Engineering

Soil characterization, foundation systems, and ground improvement.

Tunnel Engineering

Support design, rock mechanics, and underground excavation.

Underground Construction

Methods, sequencing, instrumentation, and monitoring.

Soil-Structure Interaction

Modeling the dialogue between ground and infrastructure.

Rock Mechanics

Discontinuity characterization & in-situ stress.

AI in Civil Engineering

ML-assisted ground modeling and report automation.

Infrastructure Innovation

Resilience, sustainability, and lifecycle thinking.

Digital Engineering

BIM-integrated geotechnics and data-driven design.

Skills

Technical & professional capabilities

Engineering
Geotechnical Investigation90%
Rock Mass Characterization85%
Tunnel Support Design80%
Foundation Engineering82%
Construction Monitoring75%
Software
AutoCAD85%
Civil 3D78%
GIS72%
PLAXIS80%
GeoStudio82%
MS Office95%
AI productivity tools92%
Professional
Leadership85%
Research90%
Technical Writing88%
Communication90%
Team Collaboration92%
Education

Academic foundation

  1. 2024 – Present

    MSc, Geotechnical Engineering

    Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

    Coursework: Advanced Soil Mechanics, Rock Mechanics, Tunnel Engineering, Numerical Methods.

  2. 2024

    North American Tunneling Conference (NAT)

    Industry conference

    Engaged with leaders shaping the future of underground construction.