Raul Fuentes

Raul Fuentes is a Professor at the Institute for Geomechanics and Underground Technology (GUT), Faculty of Civil Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, Germany. He is actively involved in research and academic supervision, with recent publications and student advisement confirming his ongoing academic engagement. His work is centered on computational and experimental geomechanics, with applications in natural hazards and sustainable infrastructure.

Research Interests:

• Geomechanics and geotechnical engineering with focus on granular and rock mechanics
• Landslide dynamics and dam-forming landslide behavior
• Sustainable geosynthetics using recycled materials
• Application of deep learning in geotechnical testing and modeling
• Numerical simulation of geotechnical processes using discrete and continuum methods

The recent articles (2024–2025) reflect a strong trend toward computational modeling of geotechnical phenomena, integrating physics-based simulations with AI-driven approaches. Key themes include impact dynamics in rockfalls, gravity effects on granular flows, and sustainable material use in geotechnical applications. His work bridges fundamental mechanics with practical engineering solutions for natural hazard mitigation.

Scientific Awards:

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Advising and Grants:

• Currently supervising at least one master’s student: Ahmad Moeineddin, whose thesis focuses on physics-informed neural networks in poromechanics of freezing soils.
• No explicit mention of grants or funding sources in the text.

Labs and Teams:

• Member of the research team at the Institute for Geomechanics and Underground Technology (GUT), RWTH Aachen University.
• Collaborates on topics involving computational geomechanics, experimental testing, and AI-assisted modeling within the institute.