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Professor Mamadou Fall is a Distinguished University Professor and Chair of the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Ottawa. He holds the University Research Chair in Geotechnical Engineering for Net Zero Transitions, recognized for his expertise in geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering. His research focuses on MineFill Technology, Underground Nuclear Waste Disposal, Carbon Sequestration, and Geotechnical Hazards.
Educations:
- Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering, Freiberg University of Mining and Technology (Germany)
- Dipl. Eng (Earth Science), University of Dakar (Senegal)
Research Interests: Professor Fall's work spans geotechnical engineering applications in mining, environmental remediation, and infrastructure sustainability. Key areas include:
- Development of sustainable MineFill materials and tailings management systems
- THMC modeling of nuclear waste repositories
- Landslide risk assessment using GIS technologies
- Environmental impacts of cemented materials
Publications & Impact: Over 325 publications since 2021, emphasizing advanced material characterization and geohazard mitigation strategies. Recent work highlights self-healing cementitious materials and coupled process analysis in tailings systems.
Awards:
- John B. Stirling Medal (2023)
- Top 1% Global Scientist (Elsevier, 2022)
- uOttawa Research Excellence Award (2021)
Leadership & Mentorship: Supervised over 100 graduate students/postdocs, securing leadership roles globally. Secured major research funding for projects in Canada and internationally. Active in professional organizations including the Canadian Geotechnical Society and German Research Chairs Program.
Service & Outreach: Served as Director of Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Environmental Engineering and organized major international conferences on geotechnical engineering innovations.
