Thevanayagam Sabanayagam

Thevanayagam Sabanayagam is a Professor in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University at Buffalo. He holds a PhD and MS in Geotechnical Engineering from Purdue University and a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

• Education:
  • PhD in Geotechnical Engineering, Purdue University (1989)
  • MS in Geotechnical Engineering, Purdue University (1985)
  • BS in Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (1982)

His research focuses on geotechnical earthquake engineering, particularly liquefaction and ground improvement techniques. He has contributed to understanding soil behavior under seismic loading and mitigation strategies for liquefaction-prone soils.

• Contact:
  • Office: 244 Ketter Hall, University at Buffalo
  • Phone: (716) 645-4376
  • Email: theva@buffalo.edu