Jamie Bartz

Dr. Jamie Bartz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Manitoba's Price Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on geotechnical engineering challenges, including deep foundations, landslide stabilization, slope stability, and soil-structure interaction. He emphasizes practical applications through field testing, numerical modeling, and collaboration with industries like railways and bridge owners.

Education:

• PhD in Civil Engineering, University of Manitoba (2022)
• M.Sc. in Geotechnical Engineering, University of Alberta (2017)
• B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, University of Manitoba (2012)

Research Interests: Dr. Bartz’s work integrates field instrumentation, laboratory testing, and numerical modeling to address real-world infrastructure challenges. Recent studies include railway landslide stabilization and bridge pile downdrag analysis. His collaborations with industry aim to bridge academic research and engineering practice.

Publications: His recent articles focus on pile design under downdrag, CAPWAP analysis, geosynthetic composites, and design code comparisons. These contributions highlight advancements in geotechnical engineering practices.

Advising/Grants: He mentors motivated graduate students in geotechnical research. No specific grants are listed, but his research is supported by industry partnerships and field-testing programs.

Labs/Teams: Dr. Bartz leads a research team focused on field-testing and numerical modeling of geotechnical systems, emphasizing hands-on, industry-relevant projects.