Armin Stuedlein

Armin Stuedlein is a Professor of Geotechnical Engineering at Oregon State University's College of Engineering, specializing in ground improvement, liquefaction mitigation, and soil-structure interaction. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Washington (2008) and joined OSU in 2009 after consulting in port and harbor engineering. His research focuses on geotechnical testing, probabilistic analysis, and seismic resilience, with over 150 peer-reviewed publications.

Education:

• Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of Washington (2008)
• M.S., Civil Engineering, Syracuse University (2003)
• B.S., Environmental Engineering, SUNY-Environmental Science & Forestry (2000)

Research Interests:

• Liquefaction mitigation and ground improvement techniques
• Dynamic soil behavior and cyclic softening
• Seismic retrofit strategies for infrastructure
• Biocementation and soil modification
• Probabilistic geotechnical engineering

Awards:

• 2018 ASTM Award for Outstanding Geotechnical Testing Article
• 2015 ASCE Journal Associate Editor of the Year
• 2013 Deep Foundations Institute Young Professor Award

Advising/Grants: Active in mentoring graduate students and securing grants from NSF, DOTs, and industry partners. Leads the Full-Scale Geotechnics Group, focusing on field-scale geotechnical experimentation.

Labs/Teams: Oversees the Full-Scale Geotechnics Group and collaborates with the Geotechnical Research team, advancing large-scale testing methodologies and field applications.