DrAli Tolooiyan

EUR ING Dr. Ali Tolooiyan is an Associate Professor in Geotechnical Engineering at University College Dublin (UCD), bringing two decades of extensive experience in research, teaching, and industry practice to his role. A Chartered Engineer with Engineers Europe (EUR ING), Engineers Ireland (CEng MIEI), and Engineers Australia (FIEAust, CPEng, NER), Ali is a recognised leader in delivering impactful engineering solutions. His expertise spans onshore and offshore geotechnics, climate resilience, and geohazards, demonstrated through his successful leadership of multi-million euro projects. He is an active principal engineer, providing design, expert review, and technical advice on over 50 projects in his current consultancy portfolio. Ali is a dedicated member of the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE)'s Technical Committees on Numerical Methods in Geomechanics (TC103) and Sustainability in Geotechnical Engineering (TC307), reflecting his commitment to advancing cutting-edge and sustainable geotechnical solutions. He fosters strong collaborations with industry and government, guiding the development of sustainable practices and mentoring the next generation of engineers.