The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast

The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast


Latest Episodes

TGEP 080: Geosynthetic Industry Standards Are the Key to Market Growth and Innovation
July 13, 2023

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Mark H. Wayne, Ph.D., P.E., the Director of Application Technology and Engineering with Tensar, a division of CMC, about the significance of industry standards in the

TGEP 079: How to Balance Professional Development with Team Leadership as a Geotechnical Engineer
June 29, 2023

In this episode, I talk about how to balance professional development activities while effectively managing or leading your team as a geotechnical engineer. You can view the video version for this epi

TGEP 078: Riverton Unveiled: Ground Improvement, Engineering Strategies, and Future Prospects
June 15, 2023

In this episode, we talk to Megan Nugent, EIT, a project engineer for Geotechnical Services at Colliers Engineering & Design. Megan shares her insights into the world of geotechnical engineering and d

TGEP 077: How Satellite Data Is Being Used to Save Lives From Landslides
June 01, 2023

In this episode, we talk to L. Sebastian Bryson, Ph.D., P.E., D. GE, F.ASCE, the Hardin-Drnevich-Huang Professor of Civil Engineering in the Department of Civil Engineering with a joint appointment in

TGEP 076: Strategies for Tackling Challenges and Mitigating Risks in Small Geotechnical Engineering Firms
May 18, 2023

In this episode, I talk with Pedram MolkAra, M.Sc., M.Eng., P.Geo., P.Eng., geotechnical lead for Canadian Buildings & Infrastructure, Mining, and Environmental Services at Jacobs, about the present s

TGEP 075: Developing Skills and Mitigating Risks: Exploring the World of Geohazard Mitigation
May 04, 2023

In this episode, we are joined by Joshua Monroe, CSP, CHST, the Vice President of Safety, Quality, and Compliance at GeoStabilization International, to discuss geohazard mitigation and the crucial rol

TGEP 074: How Digital Twins Are Revolutionizing Water System Design, Management, and Risk Mitigation
April 20, 2023

In this episode, we talk with Colby Manwaring, an expert in water management and Vice President of Innovyze at Autodesk about how digital technology is transforming the way water systems are designed,

TGEP 73: Exploring the Pros and Cons of Pursuing a Graduate Degree in Geotechnical Engineering
April 06, 2023

In this episode, we delve into the topic of graduate degrees in geotechnical engineering with John Myers, P.E., the design manager for Menard Southern Region in the U.S. Our discussion revolves around

TGEP 72: How Geotechnical Engineers Can Leverage Emerging Technologies and Approach Challenging Problems
March 23, 2023

In this episode, we speak with Shawna Munn, P.Eng., a senior engineer at Isherwood Geostructural Engineers and a pioneering figure in geotechnical engineering who shares her expertise on tackling diff

TGEP 71: Career Development Tips for Geotechnical Engineering Students
March 09, 2023

In this episode, we talk to Nazek Naja, a graduate student and research assistant at The University of Texas at Austin who shares her insights on how she developed her career as a geotechnical enginee