Fjola Gudrun Sigtryggsdottir is a Professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). She is affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering Science, focusing on geotechnical and hydraulic engineering challenges. Her work emphasizes dam safety, geohazard mitigation, and infrastructure resilience. Her research interests include embankment dams , overtopping phenomena , breach modeling , structural health monitoring , and volcanic hazard response . She has contributed significantly to understanding rockfill dam stability, riprap protection systems, and parametric breach models. Her studies often integrate advanced technologies like structure from motion (SfM) and particle image velocimetry (PIV) for dynamic analysis. Notable projects include investigations into lava flow diversion using in situ materials (e.g., 2021 Geldingardalir eruption) and systematic methodologies for multi-source geohazard monitoring in hydropower projects. She has collaborated with institutions like the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) and HydroCen. Key contributions include: Development of statistical models for dam settlement prediction. Experimental studies on rockfill dam throughflow and toe support conditions. Review and analysis of breach progression mechanisms under overtopping. Her work bridges theoretical modeling and practical application, addressing global challenges in dam safety and environmental hazard management.
