Doctoral Candidates
Cyrus Garner, Doctoral Candidate, Arkansas Distinguished Academy Fellow
BSCE – Northwestern University
MSCE – University of Arkansas (2011)
PhD – University of Arkansas (2017)
Topic: Development of a Multiband Remote Sensing System for Determination of Unsaturated Soil Properties Link
Current Company: Stantec, Lexington, KY
Elvis Ishimwe, Doctoral Candidate
BSCE – University of Arkansas
MSCE – University of Arkansas
PhD – University of Arkansas (2018)
Topic: Drag Load and Down Drag on Deep Foundations in the New Madrid Seismic Zone Link
Current Company: GRL Engineers, Chicago, IL
Nabeel Mahmood, Doctoral Candidate
BSCE – University of Anbar
MSCE – University of Baghdad
PhD – University of Arkansas (2018)
Topic: Effects of Modulus and Stress Path on Developed Constitutive Models Link
Current Institution: University of Anbar, Ramadi, Iraq
Morgan Race, Doctoral Candidate, Arkansas Distinguished Doctoral Fellow, NSF GRFP HM
BSCE – University of Arkansas (Honors, 2011); NSF REU – Texas A&M University
PhD – University of Arkansas (2015)
Topic: Amount of Uncertainty in the Methods Utilized to Design Drilled Shaft Foundations Link
Current Company: Braun Intertec, Kansas City, Kansas
Sean Salazar, Masters Candidate, NSF GRFP HM
BSCE – University of Arkansas (Honors, 2013); NSF REU – University of California at Davis
MSCE – University of Arkansas (2017)
PhD – University of Arkansas (2019); NSF GRFP; NSF GROW – Norwegian Geotechnical Institute
Current Company: Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI), Oslo, Norway
Yi Zhao, Doctoral Candidate, China Scholarship Council Fellow
BSCE – Chengdu University of Technology
MSCE – Southwest Jiaotong University
PhD – University of Arkansas (2016)
Topic: Soil Moduli Obtained from a Back Pressure Constant Rate of Strain Bender Element Consolidation Apparatus Link
Current Company: GTS, Fayetteville, AR
Masters Candidates
Johnathan Blanchard, Masters Candidate
BSCE – University of Arkansas (Honors, 2015)
MSCE – University of Arkansas (2017)
Topic: An Evaluation of Borehole Hydraulic Conductivity Equations and Field Determined Soil Water Characteristic Curves Link
Sarah Bey, Masters Candidate
BSCE – Missouri University of Science and Technology
MSCE – University of Arkansas (2014)
Topic: Cost-Benefit Analyses for LRFD of Drilled Shafts in Arkansas Link
Current Company: Burns and McDonnell Engineers, Kansas City, MO
Ali Boga, Masters Candidate
BSCE – Georgia Institute of Technology
MSCE – University of Arkansas (2012)
Topic: Geosynthetic Separators And Filters: An Evaluation of Test Sections In Marked Tree, AR Link
Current Company: Morris and Ritchie Associates, Towson, MD
Omar Conte, Masters Candidate
BSCE – Missouri University of Science and Technology
MSCE – University of Arkansas (2012)
Topic: Slope Stability Monitoring Using Remote Sensing Techniques Link
Current Company: Langan, Panama City, Panama
Cyrus Garner, Masters Candidate
BSCE – Northwestern University
MSCE – University of Arkansas (2011)
Topic: Non-Unique Solutions of Tunnel Characterization Using Ground Settlement Profiles Link
Current Company: Stantec, Lexington, KY
Elvis Ishimwe, Masters Candidate
BSCE – University of Arkansas
MSCE – University of Arkansas (2014)
Topic: Field-Obtained Soil Water Characteristic Curves and Hydraulic Conductivity Functions Link
Current Company: GRL Engineers, Chicago, IL
Matt Nanak, Masters Candidate
BSCE – University of Arkansas
MSCE – University of Arkansas (2013)
Topic: Variability In The Hydraulic Conductivity Using Different Testing Techniques Link
Current Company: AECOM, St. Louis, MO
Sean Salazar, Masters Candidate, NSF GRFP HM
BSCE – University of Arkansas (Honors, 2013); NSF REU – University of California at Davis
MSCE – University of Arkansas (2017)
PhD – University of Arkansas (2019); NSF GRFP; NSF GROW – Norwegian Geotechnical Institute
Topic: Development of an Internal Camera-Based Volume Determination System for Triaxial Testing Link
Current Company: Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI), Oslo, Norway
Anh Tran, Masters Candidate, Vietnam Education Fellow
BSCE – Water Resources University
MSCE – University of Arkansas (2018)
Topic: Proposed ASTM Standard for the Stokoe-type Resonant Column Torsional Shear Device Link
Undergraduate Honors Students
Johnathan Blanchard, Honors Candidate
BSCE – University of Arkansas (Honors, 2015)
Topic: Evaluation of the Equations Used to Calculate Permeability from the Two-stage Borehole Technique Link
MSCE – University of Arkansas (2017)
Michael Deschenes, Honors College Undergraduate Research Fellow
BSCE – University of Arkansas (Honors, 2015)
Topic: Resonant Column Torsional Shear: Drive Plate Mass Moment of Inertia Link
MSCE – University of Arkansas (2017)
Lyndsey Dickson, Honors Candidate
BSCE – University of Arkansas (Honors, 2017)
Topic: Induced Earthquakes and Public Safety Link
Ana Laura Errigo Chanis, Honors College Undergraduate Research Fellow
BSCE – University of Arkansas (Honors, 2019)
Topic: Displacement Derived Energy Levels for Harvard Miniature Compaction Link
Thomas Gilbert, Arkansas Department of Higher Education Undergraduate Student Research Fellow
BSCE – University of Arkansas (Honors, 2011)
Topic: A Centrifuge Consolidation Technique for Preparation of Direct Simple Shear Samples Link
MSCE – Texas A&M University (2013)
Haden Hodges, Honors Candidate
BSCE – University of Arkansas (Honors, 2019)
Topic: Development of a Ground-Based Aerial-Tracking Instrument for Open-Path Spectroscopyto Monitor Atmospheric Constituents Link
Camila Maldonado, Honors College Undergraduate Research Fellow
BSCE – University of Arkansas (Honors, 2011)
Topic: Hydraulic Conductivity of Environmentally Controlled Landfill Liner Test Pad Link
MSCE – University of California at Berkeley (2013)
Juan Martinez, Honors College Undergraduate Research Fellow
BSCE – University of Arkansas (Honors, 2018)
Topic: Controlling Relative Humidity Using Glycerin Link
Leah Miramontes, Honors College Undergraduate Research Fellow
BSCE – University of Arkansas (Honors, 2016)
Topic: Validation of an Internal Camera Based Volume Determination System for Triaxial Testing Link
Esteban Miranda, Honors College Undergraduate Research Fellow
BSCE – University of Arkansas (Honors, 2018)
Topic: Evaluation of a Centrifuge Consolidation Technique to Determine the Effects of Temperature and Time on Kaolinite Properties Link
Morgan Race, Arkansas Department of Higher Education Undergraduate Student Research Fellow
BSCE – University of Arkansas (Honors, 2011); NSF REU – Texas A&M University
Topic: Piston Uplift, Piston Friction, and Machine Deflection in Reduced Triaxial Extension Testing Link
PhD – University of Arkansas (2015)
Sean Salazar, Honors College Undergraduate Research Fellow
BSCE – University of Arkansas (Honors, 2013); NSF REU – University of California at Davis
Topic: One-Dimensional Compressibility of Intermediate Non-Plastic Soil Mixtures Link
MSCE – University of Arkansas (2017)
PhD – University of Arkansas (2019); NSF GRFP; NSF GROW – Norwegian Geotechnical Institute
Greg Thomas, Honors College Undergraduate Research Fellow
BSCE – University of Arkansas (Honors, 2018)
Topic: Development of a Hydraulic Conductivity Placement Window using Centrifuge Techniques Link
Former Groups
Spring 2015 Group – Back Row: Cyrus Garner (PhD), Rick Coffman, Elvis Ishimwe (PhD)
Front Row: Nabeel Mahmood (PhD), Yi Zhao (PhD), Sharad Dumre (PhD), Morgan Race (PhD), Sean Salazar (PhD)
Spring 2014 Group – Top Row, Left to Right: Sarah Bey (MS), Morgan Race (PhD), Sean Salazar (PhD), Yi Zhao (PhD), Bottom Row, Left to Right: Cyrus Garner (PhD), Nabeel Mahmood (PhD), Rick Coffman, Omar Conte (MS), Elvis Ishimwe (MS)
Fall 2011 Group – Top Row, Left to Right: Hayley Moore (MS), Cyrus Garner (MS), Omar Conte (MS), Bottom Row, Left to Right: Morgan Race (PhD), Matt Nanak (MS), Rick Coffman, Ali Boga (MS)
Fall 2010 Group – Left to Right: Omar Conte (MS), Cyrus Garner (MS), Rick Coffman, Ali Boga (MS)