Research Interests

I am a geotechnical engineer with primary expertise in plasticity, geotechnical analysis, and the emerging field of soil-machine interaction (SMI). A major focal point of my work over the coming years is to advance the understanding of how soils are moved and shaped through interaction with man-made objects and machinery. An overarching goal is to develop rigorous, mechanics-based models for predicting soil deformation and the corresponding force requirements or reactions. See also Media and Links and Publications.

For a more complete description of my research interests, please visit the Hambleton Research Group website.

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Teaching Interests

I thoroughly enjoy teaching introductory and advanced courses in geomechanics, solid mechanics, and numerical methods, including:

Undergraduate Level
  • Statics and Dynamics
  • Deformable Body Mechanics
  • Soil Mechanics
  • Linear Structural Analysis
  • Matrix Analysis of Structures
  • Numerical Methods for Engineers

Graduate Level
  • Continuum Mechanics
  • Elasticity
  • Plasticity
  • Linear Finite Element Analysis
  • Non-linear Finite Element Analysis
  • Contact Mechanics
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Download A Brief Teaching Statement and find up-to-date information on courses and outreach at the Hambleton Research Group website.
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