NTU-CEE Seminar Series: Associate Professor Wong Kwong Soon

Organized By

CEE Seminar Committee

Host By

Assistant Professor Shi Chao

Topic

Microbial-induced Carbonate Precipitation for Peat Stabilization

About the Seminar

Peat is known to have low bearing capacity and high compressibility. It is a problematic material for construction, especially in Sarawak, Malaysia.

In this study, we use bacteria isolated from peat to stabilize the peat through microbial-induced carbonate precipitation. Both the strength and permeability of treated peat will be discussed.

About the Speaker

Dr. Wong , joined Curtin University, Malaysia in 2014 as a Senior Lecturer. He ever worked as a design engineer in a civil consultancy firm specialising in road and bridge construction, where he was involved in soft ground improvement, retaining structures, slope stability, as well as pile foundation for bridge construction. He was also involved in the design and construction of the superstructure of bridges.

During his PhD study, he worked on tunnelling-related projects, such as tunnel face stability and tunnelling in expansive soil. He have about 10 years of experience in road and bridge-related works. His research is mainly related to construction materials such as peat. Various methods have been used to treat peat, including electro-osmosis

Registration

Registration is not required, and ALL are welcome to attend.