Prof. Dr. Daniel Dias  | Geotechnical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Daniel Dias is an internationally recognized scholar in geotechnical and rock engineering, specializing in numerical and physical modeling of underground structures, soil–structure interaction, geostructural reliability, energy geostructures, and risk-based design of tunnels, foundations, and earth structures. His research integrates advanced finite element modeling, in-situ testing interpretation, and emerging machine learning techniques applied to geomechanics and infrastructure resilience. He has authored and co-authored more than 400 journal articles and over 100 international conference papers, contributing significantly to both theory and practice. His scholarly impact is evidenced by approximately 12,700+ citations with an h-index of 59 in Scopus and about 17,700+ citations with an h-index of 67 on Google Scholar, reflecting sustained global influence and leadership in geotechnical research.