We are delighted to share that Dr. Puppala was recieved the ‘2024 ASCE Distinguished Member Award‘ at the Geotechnical Frontiers 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Students from Dr. Puppala’s research group showed a strong presence with poster and podium presentations at the Geotechnical Frontiers 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Podium Presentations:
Ayush Kumar, E.I.T. presented on “Case Histories of Two Recent Slope Failures: Lessons Learned and Future Recommendations.”
Sopharith Chou and Kyle Parr presented their work on “Use of Laser-Based Method for Measuring Small Strains in Geomaterials under Repetitive Loads in Triaxial Environment.”
Shanmukha Sai Avinash Gonnabathula, E.I.T presented on “Life Cycle Assessment of Wicking Geotextile for Pavements: A Case Study Approach.”
Poster Presentations:
Aditya Deshmukh, EIT presented on “Optimizing Shallow Geothermal Energy: A Cost-Driven Performance Analysis for Grout Selection.”
Jianxin (Jason) Huang presented on “Stabilization of Sandy Soil Using Synthetic Polymers with Opposite Charges.”
Mudaassir Sanei presented on “Application of Low-Carbon Cement with Recycled Concrete Aggregate Fines for Enhancing Sustainability and Resiliency of Transportation Infrastructures.”
We appreciate everyone who visited the posters. Your insightful questions, observations, and constructive feedback are invaluable.






