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Associate Professor Dilan Robert is the Head of the Department of Civil & Infrastructure Engineering at RMIT University. He specializes in geotechnical engineering, with a focus on pipelines, road pavements, soil stabilization, and corrosion assessment of buried metals. His research integrates practical applications with sustainability, including waste recycling and resilient infrastructure design. Dilan holds a BSc from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, and a PhD from the University of Cambridge, UK.
- Education: BSc (University of Moratuwa), PhD (University of Cambridge)
- Industry Experience: 4 years in infrastructure projects, including roles as a Geotechnical Engineer at KW Ltd, Civil Engineer at State Engineering Corporation (Sri Lanka), and Research Engineer at Lanka Hydraulic Institute.
Research Interests: Expansive soils, offshore geotechnics, constitutive modeling, and sustainable materials. He leads projects worth over $10 million, addressing infrastructure challenges through innovative solutions like enzymatic soil stabilization and recycled waste utilization.
Awards: Fellow of the Australia–India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF). Director of Research at the Centre for Pavement Excellence Asia Pacific.
Projects: Over 30 ongoing initiatives, including climate-resilient road pavements, corrosion mitigation in buried pipes, and AI-driven infrastructure assessment tools. His work emphasizes cross-sector collaboration and industry application.
