We are pleased to announce our plenary and keynote speakers for the 12th International Conference on Geotechnical Research and Engineering (ICGRE 2027):
Dr. Jayantha Kodikara
Monash University, Australia – Plenary Speaker
Professor Jayantha Kodikara is the Director of ARC Hub for Smart Next Generation Transport Pavements – SPARC (www.sparchub.org.au) within Monash Civil Engineering. He is also the leader of the Monash Pipeline Research Group. He has published over 500 publications on diverse topics and has graduated over 50 PhD students. He is a Chartered Professional Engineer in Australia and a Fellow of Engineers Australia. His fundamental research has led to the development of the MPK (Monash-Peradeniya-Kodikara) Framework and Model for unsaturated compacted soil modelling, which uncovered a direct link between the traditional compaction curve and advanced unsaturated soil modelling. Seminal contributions in applied research include elucidating the mechanisms underlying buried water pipe failure and deterioration, leading to global paradigm shifts in pipeline asset management. He has received several awards for innovation and industry collaboration, including the National and International Water Association Awards and the B/HERT Award in 2016; the ARRB Impact Award in 2019; and the Monash Vice-Chancellor’s and Dean’s Awards for Innovation and Enterprise in 2013 and 2019, and the Excellence in Postgraduate Supervision Award in 2024.