| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Naserisafavi, N., Yaghoubi, E., & Sharma, A. K. (220101). Alternative water supply systems to achieve the net zero water use goal in high-density mixed-use buildings. Sustainable Cities and Society, 76 |
| 2021 | Yaghoubi, E., Yaghoubi, M., Guerrieri, M., & Sudarsanan, N. (211004). Improving expansive clay subgrades using recycled glass: Resilient modulus characteristics and pavement performance. Construction and Building Materials, 302 |
| 2021 | Yaghoubi, E., Sudarsanan, N., & Arulrajah, A. (210901). Stress-strain response analysis of demolition wastes as aggregate base course of pavements. Transportation Geotechnics, 30 |
| 2021 | Yaghoubi, E., M., Disfani., Arulrajah, A., & Al-Taie, A. (210601). A prediction model for the loading-wetting volumetric behavior of unsaturated granular materials. Soils and Foundations, 61(3), (623-641). |
| 2021 | Al-Taie, A., Disfani, M., & Yaghoubi, E. (210201). Suitability of swelling and collapse theory proposed based on virgin compression surface. Soils and Foundations, 61(1), (113-128). |
| 2021 | Ghorbani, B., Yaghoubi, E., & Arulrajah, A. (210101). Thermal and mechanical characteristics of recycled concrete aggregates mixed with plastic wastes: experimental investigation and mathematical modeling. Acta Geotechnica, |
| 2020 | Yaghoubi, E., Arulrajah, A., Yaghoubi, M., & Horpibulsuk, S. (200720). Shear strength properties and stress-strain behavior of waste foundry sand. Construction and Building Materials, 249 |
Key details
Areas of expertise
- Geotechnical engineering
- Unsaturated soil mechanics
- Recycled and waste materials in geotechnical applications
- Transport infrastructures
- Pavement engineering
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
About Ehsan Yaghoubi
Dr Ehsan Yaghoubi is a lecturer in Civil Engineering with the College of Engineering & Science.
Prior to this, Ehsan was a Geotechnical Engineer at Coffey (Melbourne). He holds a PhD degree in Geotechnical Engineering from Swinburne University of Technology (Australia) where he was awarded the Swinburne University Postgraduate Research Scholarship for the duration of his studies, and holds an MSc degree in Highway and Transportation Engineering from Iran University of Science and Technology (Iran).
Ehsan has more than 10 years of extensive experience in teaching, research and practice in the area of highway and geotechnical engineering. He has contributed to more than 40 infrastructure projects in Australia with a range of responsibilities including project management, design, and supervision of geotechnical investigations.
He has authored more than 20 technical reports including:
- Caulfield to Dandenong Level Crossing Removal (Area 1) Geotechnical Report for Level Crossing Removal Authority
- Inland Rail Project (T2A Section) Geotechnical Report for Australian Rail Track Corporation and KBR
- Pavement Assessment & Design of Various Roads for South Western Alliance (VicRoads)
Ehsan’s research focuses on the areas of unsaturated soil mechanics, recycled and waste materials in geotechnical applications and road pavement materials. He has published several papers in top-ranked geotechnical journals and presented in several high reputation conferences.
Qualifications
- PhD, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia, 2018
- MSc, Iran University of Science and Technology, Iran, 2009
- BSc, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Iran, 2006
Key publications
Ehsan has over 24 publications, with a selection listed here.
A more comprehensive list of Ehsan's publications is available in the VU Research Repository.
Book chapter (showing 2)
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Yaghoubi, E., Disfani, M. M., Arulrajah, A., Kodikara, J., & Al-Taie, A. (220101). Hydro-Mechanical Behavior of Unsaturated Unbound Pavement Materials Under Repeated and Static Loading (pp. 377-390). |
| 2022 | Al-Taie, A., Disfani, M. M., Evans, R., Arulrajah, A., & Yaghoubi, E. (220101). Impact of Lime Stabilization on Swelling and Soil Water Retention Behavior of Expansive Subgrade (pp. 769-780). |
Conference paper (showing 1)
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Yaghoubi, E., AL-TAIE, A., Fragomeni, S., Gmehling, E., & Trikha, S. (201118). Blends of recycled materials as sustainable alternatives for backfilling sewer trenches In Lochaden, A. ;. (Ed.), Paper presented at Sustainable Geotechnics - Excellence in Planning, Design and Construction. Australia: 2020 Australian Geomechanics Society. |
Journal article (showing 7 of 17)
Research funding for the past 5 years
Please note:
- Funding is ordered by the year the project commenced and may continue over several years.
- Funding amounts for contact research are not disclosed to maintain commercial confidentiality.
- The order of investigators is not indicative of the role they played in the research project.
2021
|
Blends of 100% recycled materials for construction of sustainable slab and pavement systems suitable for the West of Melbourne.
From: Victorian Higher Education Strategic Investment Fund
Other investigators: Prof Salvatore Fragomeni, Dr Piyal wasantha Pallewela liyanage, Aspr Maurice Guerrieri, Dr Rudi Van staden
For period: 2021-2022
|
$1,837,000 |
2019
|
Recycled Materials Blend to Improve the Life of Sewer Pipes
From: Sustainability Victoria
Other investigators: Prof Salvatore Fragomeni
For period: 2019-2021
|
Not disclosed |
Supervision of research students at VU
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
Currently supervised research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | PhD | Associate supervisor |
| 1 | PhD | Principal supervisor |
| 1 | Master of Research | Principal supervisor |
Currently supervised research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| PhD (2) | Associate supervisor |
| PhD (1) | Principal supervisor |
| Master of Research (1) | Principal supervisor |
Teaching activities & experience
Key academic roles
| Dates | Role | Department / Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 - Present |
Lecturer
|
Victoria University |
| Jan 2014 - Oct 2016 |
Academic Tutor and Research Assistant
|
Swinburne University of Technology |
| Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
|---|---|
| Mar 2019 -
Present
|
Lecturer
Victoria University |
| Jan 2014 -
Oct 2016
|
Academic Tutor and Research Assistant
Swinburne University of Technology |
Key industry, community & government roles
| Dates | Role | Department/Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 - Mar 2019 |
Geotechnical Engineer
|
Coffey, A Tetra Tech Company, Melbourne |
| Sep 2015 - Sep 2017 |
Laboratory Manager and Geotechnical Engineer
|
Bamford Rock Testing Services, Melbourne |
| Feb 2011 - Aug 2013 |
Senior Highway Engineer
|
ORB Consulting Engineers, Iran |
| Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
|---|---|
| Sep 2017 - Mar 2019 |
Geotechnical Engineer
Coffey, A Tetra Tech Company, Melbourne |
| Sep 2015 - Sep 2017 |
Laboratory Manager and Geotechnical Engineer
Bamford Rock Testing Services, Melbourne |
| Feb 2011 - Aug 2013 |
Senior Highway Engineer
ORB Consulting Engineers, Iran |
Awards
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2013 |
Swinburne University Postgraduate Research Award - Swinburne University of Technology |
Professional memberships
- Member, Institute of Engineers Australia
- Member, Australian Geomechanics Society
- Member, International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
- Reviewer, Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
