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Dr. Arun J. Valsangkar is a Research Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of New Brunswick with over 45 years of experience in geotechnical engineering. His expertise spans soil-structure interaction, centrifuge modelling, foundation engineering, and waste geotechnics.
Research interests focus on:
- Deep foundations and performance analysis
- Centrifuge modelling techniques
- Buried pipe mechanics
- Geotechnics of municipal waste
- Reliability-based design of retaining structures
His publications demonstrate consistent focus on soil-structure interaction problems, particularly innovative culvert designs under high embankments and advanced geotechnical modeling techniques. Recent work emphasizes field validation of theoretical models.
Significant scientific recognition includes:
- Fellow of Canadian Academy of Engineering (2014)
- John B. Sterling Medal (2008)
- Geoffrey Meyerhof Award (2003)
- Multiple R.M. Quigley Awards
Supervised 12+ graduate students researching culvert design, foundation behavior, and geotechnical modeling. Maintains dual roles as Senior Geotechnical Consultant at Stantec alongside academic research.
