DrAli Tolooiyan
Associate Professor in Geotechnical Engineering
School of Civil Engineering
- Associate Professor in Geotechnical EngineeringSchool of Civil Engineering
- 01 716 3221
- University College Dublin, School of Civil Engineering, Richview Newstead Belfield Dublin 4
RESEARCH INTERESTS
EUR ING Dr. Ali Tolooiyan's research focuses on developing innovative solutions for critical challenges in geotechnical engineering, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and practical application. His research reputation is underscored by his leadership in numerous government and industry-funded projects, generating over €6.5 million in research income and resulting in more than 90 peer-reviewed articles. His primary research interests include:
- Optimising and innovating offshore construction methods for the renewable energy and oil and gas sectors, focusing on efficient and sustainable offshore geotechnical solutions.
- Mitigating onshore geohazards, particularly landslides and debris flow, through advanced research and the implementation of robust strategies to enhance resilience and safety.
His involvement in advanced engineering practice and technical communities, such as ISSMGE TC103 and TC307 further enriches his research, allowing him to integrate international innovations and sustainable practices into his work. Ali has successfully supervised a significant number of postgraduate researchers, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in these critical areas.
Completed Postgraduate Supervision:
- Dr. Shiyin Sha (Main supervisor)
- Dr. Ashley Dyson (Main supervisor)
- Dr. Mohsen Ghadrdan (Main supervisor)
- Dr. Tahereh Shaghagi (Main supervisor)
- Dr. Mojtaba Karami (Main supervisor)
- Dr. Parham Rabbani (Joint supervisor)
- Dr. Hassan Jamali (Joint supervisor)
- Dr. Kaveh Ranjbar Pouya (Main supervisor)
- Dr. Negin Zhalehjoo (Main supervisor)
- Dr. Zhan Tang (Main supervisor)
- Dr. Simin Salarpour (Joint supervisor)
- Mr. Luke Tatnell (Main supervisor)
GRANTS
- GRANTTasmanian Government's Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2025
- GRANTAustralian Government’s National Emergency Management Agency1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2026
- GRANTTasmanian Government's Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2025
- GRANTTasmanian Government's Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2025
- GRANTTasmanian Government's Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2024
- GRANTTasmanian Government's Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2024
- GRANTRobust salmon feed delivery systemsBlue Economy Co-operative Research Centre (CRC)1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2024
- GRANTBrookvale Energy Pty Ltd (Nexsphere)1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021
- GRANTBoosting research capability to develop value-added products for the food and wood industries in regional areasThe Australian Department of Education, Skills and Employment (DESE)1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2025
- GRANTBlue Economy Co-operative Research Centre (CRC)1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2025
- GRANTTasmanian Government's Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2022
- GRANTAssessment of the performance of horizontal bore drains at the Yallourn mineEnergy Australia Yallourn1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2019
- GRANTVictorian Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR)1 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2019
- GRANTIdentifying Sources and Surveying Information for Latrobe Valley Brown Coal MinesVictorian Department of State Development, Business and Innovation (DSDBI)1 Jan 2014 - 31 Dec 2014
- GRANTResearch and Development in Geotechnical and Hydrogeological EngineeringVictorian Department of State Development, Business and Innovation (DSDBI)1 Jan 2014 - 31 Dec 2018
- GRANTSmart Maintenance and Analysis of Transport InfrastructureEC Framework (FP7)1 Jan 2011 - 31 Dec 2014
- GRANTSMART RailEC Framework (FP7)1 Jan 2011 - 31 Dec 2014