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Proud Moment for Our Research Group at the Tufts Geotechnical Symposium

Last week marked a proud and exciting milestone for our research group. Fatemeh Karbalaee presented her poster titled “Physics-driven Modeling of Erosion for Coastal Bluffs” at the 4th Annual Symposium in Geotechnical Engineering at Tufts University.

The presentation was met with strong engagement from attendees, drawing significant interest and generating many thoughtful and technically insightful discussions. The poster attracted considerable footfall throughout the session, reflecting the relevance and appeal of the research topic. Fatemeh addressed questions with clarity, confidence, and professionalism, contributing to productive exchanges on coastal erosion processes and physics-based modeling approaches.

This work was supported by the University of Massachusetts Lowell Researchers and Scholars Investment Fund, whose funding played a key role in enabling the development and presentation of this research. We gratefully acknowledge this support, which continues to foster student-led innovation and scholarly activity.

We congratulate Fatemeh on her excellent presentation and look forward to building upon these results in future studies and outreach activities.

Research Group meeting

First Group Meeting of the Semester, Biswas Geosystems Research Group

The Biswas Geosystems Research Group recently held its first group meeting of the semester. The meeting served as a great starting point to reconnect as a team after the break and set the direction for the months ahead.

We reviewed ongoing research activities, discussed current priorities, and shared progress updates across different projects. The group also exchanged ideas on modeling approaches, experimental plans, and potential opportunities for collaboration. This discussion helped align research goals and strengthen communication within the team.

Overall, the meeting marked an encouraging start to the semester, and we look forward to continuing with regular updates, shared learning, and productive research progress throughout the term.

United States Universities Council on Geotechnical Education and Research Early Career Workshop

Nripojyoti Biswas attended the United States Universities Council on Geotechnical Education and Research (USUCGER) Early Career Workshop organized in collaboration with Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia.

Nripojyoti Biswas posing in a group photo with conference attendees in a hotel lobby.

American Society of Civil Engineers Geo-Connecticut

João Machado, presented a "Lightning Talk" on the use of Bauxite Ore Residues for sustainable pavement management at American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Geo-Connecticut.

João Machado presenting his research on a podium with slides at a conference.

Welcome

Biswas Geosystems Research Group welcomes 2 new Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) students to our research group.

Nripojyoti Biswas and 2 UMass Lowell students sitting at a restaurant table and smiling.

Excellence in Civil Engineering Education

Nripojyoti Biswas attended American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Excellence in Civil Engineering Education (ExCEEd) online teachers training workshop.