Dr. Hem Bahadur Motra | Rock Mechanics | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Ing. Hem Bahadur Motra is a distinguished researcher in geomechanics, rock physics, and geotechnical engineering, with a strong focus on subsurface processes under complex mechanical, thermal, and acoustic conditions. His research integrates experimental and computational approaches across geomaterials, energy geotechnics, CO₂ storage, geothermal systems, seismic anisotropy, and AI applications in geological systems. His scholarly output demonstrates significant academic impact, with Scopus reporting over 650 citations across approximately 50 documents and an h-index of 14, while Google Scholar records more than 900 citations and an h-index of 16. His work contributes substantially to advancing sustainable and data-driven geotechnical research.