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Edward Kavazanjian
- Edward.Kavazanjian@asu.edu
- (480) 727-8566
- GWC 112B Center for Bio-mediated and Bio-inspired Geotechnics 650 E. Tyler Mall Tempe
Regents Professor
Faculty, TEMPE Campus, Mailcode 3005
Distinguished Global Futures Scientist
Faculty, TEMPE Campus, Mailcode 3005
Biography:
Edward Kavazanjian is a Regents Professor and the Ira A. Fulton Professor of Geotechnical Engineering in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University.
Professor Kavazanjian’s expertise includes geotechnical engineering for civil infrastructure systems, design and construction of waste containment systems, geotechnical earthquake engineering, the mechanical properties of solid waste, and the emerging field of biogeotechnical engineering. He is recipient of the 2009 Ralph B. Peck Award, 2010 Thomas A. Middlebrooks Award, and the 2011 Terzaghi Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). In 2013, he was elected to the National Academy of Engineering for his work on landfills and geotechnical earthquake engineering. In August 2015, he became Director of the Center for Bio-mediated and Bio-inspired Geotechnics (CBBG), a National Science Foundation-funded Gen-3 Engineering Research Center dedicated to the emerging sub-discipline of biogeotechnical engineering. In 2018, he was elected a Distinguished Member of ASCE and is past-president of the ASCE Geo-Institute and the US University Council for Geotechnical Education and Research (USUCGER).
Education:
- Ph.D. Civil and Geotechncial Engineering, University of California-Berkeley 1978
- M.S. Civil Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1975
- B.S. Civil Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1973
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Research Interests:
Expertise: Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, Waste Containment, Mechanical Properties of Municpal Solid Waste
Publications:
For a complete list of current publications, visit Edward Kavazanjian's Google Scholar profile.
- Eric Williams, Braden Allenby, Edward Kavazanjian. Environmental, social and economic implications of global reuse and recycling of personal computers. Environmental Science & Technology (2008).
- D. Zekkos, J. Bray, Edward Kavazanjian, N. Matasovic, E. Rathje, M. Reimer, K. Stokoe. "Unit Weight of Municipal Solid Waste". ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering (2006).
- M Matasovic, Edward Kavazanjian. “Seismic Response of a Composite Landfill Cover”. ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering (2006).
- M. Matasovic, Edward Kavazanjian, A. De, R Dunn. “CPT-based Seismic Stability Assessment of a Hazardous Waste Site”. International Journal of Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, (2005).
- S. Merry, Edward Kavazanjian, W. Fritz. “Reconnaissance of the July 10, 2000 Payatas Landfill Failure,”. Journal of Constructed Facilities (2005).
- Edward Kavazanjian. “The use of geosynthetics for archeological sites reburial,”. Conservation and Management of Archaeological Sites, James and James (Science Publishers), Ltd (2004).
- J. Giroud, R. Thiel, Edward Kavazanjian. “Hydrated Area of a Bentonite Layer Between Two Geomembranes,”. Geosynthetics International, Thomas Telford (2004).
- R. Bachus, M. Houlihan, Edward Kavazanjian, R. Isenberg, J. Beech. “Bioreactor Landfill Stability: Key Considerations”. MSW Management (2004).
- J. Zornberg, Edward Kavazanjian. "Prediction of the Performance of a Geogrid-Reinforced Slope Founded on Solid Waste". Soils and Foundations (2001).
- N. Matasovic, , Edward Kavazanjian. “Cyclic Characterization of OII Landfill Solid Waste”. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE (1998).
- N. Matasovic, Edward Kavazanjian, J. Giroud. “Newmark Seismic Deformation Analysis for Geosynthetic Covers,”. Geosynthetics International, International Geosynthetics Society (1998).
- N. Matasovic, Edward Kavazanjian, R. Anderson. “Performance of Solid Waste Landfills in Earthquakes,”. Earthquake Spectra, EERI (1998).
- Edward Kavazanjian, S. Salah-Mars. “A Virtual Surface Concept for Nested Yield Surface Plasticity,”. International Journal of Numerical Methods in Geomechanics (1992).
- C. Ho, Edward Kavazanjian. “Reduction Factor for Liquefaction Potential Analysis,”. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering (1990).
- H-S Hsieh, Edward Kavazanjian, R. Borja. “Double Yield Surface Cam-Clay Plasticity Model”. Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, ASCE (1990).
- R. Borja, H-S. Hsieh, Edward Kavazanjian. “Double Yield Surface Model. II: Implementation and Verification”. Journal of Geotechnical Engineers, ASCE (1990).
- J Wang, Edward Kavazanjian. “Pore Pressure Development During Non-Uniform Cyclic Loading,”. Soils and Foundation, JSSMFE (1989).
- C. Ho, J. Sarmiento, Edward Kavazanjian. “Stabilization of Liquefiable Samples During Transport”. Geotechnical Testing Journal, ASTM (1988).
- Edward Kavazanjian, H. Echezuria, M. McCann. “RMS Acceleration Hazard for San Francisco”. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering (1985).
- Edward Kavazanjian, R. Borja. “A Constitutive Model for the Stress-Strain-Time Behavior of 'Wet' Clay”. Geotechnique (1985).
- T. Hadj-Hamou, Edward Kavazanjian. “Seismic Stability of Gentle Infinite Slopes,”. Journal of the Geotechnical Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers (1985).
Research Activity:
- Kavazanjian,Edward*, Allenby,Braden Richard, Cadillo-Quiroz,Hinsby, Garcia-Pichel,Ferran, He,Ximin, Krajmalnik-Brown,Rosa, Neithalath,Narayanan, Savenye,Wilhelmina C, Shock,Everett, Shock,Everett, Torres,Cesar I, Vivoni,Enrique, Vivoni,Enrique, Zapata,Claudia E. Engineering Research Center for Bio-Mediated and Bio-Inspired Geotechnics (CBBG). NSF-ENG-EEC(8/1/2015 - 7/31/2020).
- Kavazanjian,Edward*. GSI Fellowship Grant-Angel Gutierrez. GSI(8/1/2015 - 7/31/2016).
- Kavazanjian,Edward*. Geosyntec Project No HM1217A Work Order 1. GEOSYNTEC(5/1/2015 - 4/30/2016).
- Halden,Rolf*, Kavazanjian,Edward. Community-scale Gasification for Ag and Energy. USEPA-HQ(9/1/2014 - 8/31/2015).
- Ariaratnam,Samuel T*, Kavazanjian,Edward. GROUND TEMPERATURE STUDY OF SOUTHWEST GAS OPERATING TERRITORIES. SW GAS CORP(12/1/2013 - 12/31/2015).
- Johnson,Paul Carr*, Dahlen,Paul R, Halden,Rolf, Halden,Rolf, Kavazanjian,Edward, Krajmalnik-Brown,Rosa, Krajmalnik-Brown,Rosa, Rittmann,Bruce Edward, Torres,Cesar I, Westerhoff,Paul. In-Situ Remediation of Heavy Hydrocarbons in Impacted Vadose Zone Soils: Strategy and Management Approach for Innovation. CHEVRON ENERY & TECH. CORP(9/24/2012 - 10/15/2017).
- Kavazanjian,Edward*. COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: Enhancement of Vertical Elements for Foundation Support by Ureolytic Carbonate Precipitation. NSF-ENG-CMMI(9/1/2012 - 8/31/2015).
- Kavazanjian,Edward*. NEESR: Performance Based Seismic Design of Geomembrane Liner Systems for Waste Containment. NSF-ENG-CMMI(7/1/2012 - 12/31/2015).
- Kavazanjian,Edward*. Post Doctoral Research:POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH: UCSD GOALI SUBAWARD. UNIV CA - SAN DIEGO(10/1/2011 - 1/31/2012).
- Fraser,Matthew P*, Kavazanjian,Edward. New Task Assignment Order: Soil resuspension and analysis for the W 43rd Avenue PM-10 exceedances study as part of the PM10 5% plan. AZ DEPT OF ENVIRONMNT QUALITY(7/1/2010 - 6/30/2011).
- Kavazanjian,Edward*. NEESR-CR: Properties of Cohesionless Soil Subsequent to Liquefaction and Resedimentation. STANFORD UNIV(10/1/2009 - 9/30/2014).
- Kavazanjian,Edward*, Rittmann,Bruce Edward. Microbially-Induced Cementation of Sands by Denitrification. NSF-ENG-CMMI(8/15/2009 - 7/31/2014).
- Kavazanjian,Edward*. GOALI: Collaborative Research: The Integrity of Geosynthetic Elements of Waste Containment Barrier Systems Subject to Large Setttlements and Seismic. NSF-ENG-CMMI(7/1/2008 - 6/30/2012).
- Kavazanjian,Edward*. Course Development and Meetings NHI Training Course 130094 LRFD Seismic Analysis and Design Non-Bridge Transportation Structures and Featues FHWA. PB Americas, Inc(1/1/2008 - 5/15/2010).
- Kavazanjian,Edward*. Collaborative Research: Static and Dynamic Properties of Municipal Solid Waste. NSF-ENG(10/1/2006 - 8/31/2008).
- Kavazanjian,Edward*. Evaluation of Lateral Earth Pressure Coefficents for Municipal Solid Waste. NSF-ENG(4/15/2006 - 3/31/2008).
- Kavazanjian,Edward*, Abbaszadegan,Morteza, Rittmann,Bruce Edward. SGER: Biological Improvement of the Mechanical Properties of Soils. NSF-ENG(2/1/2006 - 7/31/2007).
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| CEE 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| CEE 557 | Geoenvironmental Engineering |
| CEE 580 | Practicum |
| CEE 590 | Reading and Conference |
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| CEE 593 | Applied Project |
| CEE 595 | Continuing Registration |
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| CEE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| BDE 792 | Research |
| CEE 792 | Research |
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| CEE 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| CEE 559 | Geotechnical Earthquake Engr |
| CEE 590 | Reading and Conference |
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| CEE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| BDE 792 | Research |
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| CEE 792 | Research |
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| VIP 394-HON | Special Topics |
| CEE 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| CEE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| VIP 494-FSE | Special Topics |
| VIP 494-HON | Special Topics |
| CEE 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| CEE 552 | Soil Improvement |
| CEE 580 | Practicum |
| CEE 590 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 592 | Research |
| CEE 593 | Applied Project |
| CEE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 599 | Thesis |
| CEE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| BDE 792 | Research |
| CEE 792 | Research |
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| VIP 494-HON | Special Topics |
| CEE 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| CEE 559 | Earthquake Engineering |
| CEE 590 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 592 | Research |
| CEE 593 | Applied Project |
| CEE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 599 | Thesis |
| CEE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| BDE 792 | Research |
| CEE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| BDE 799 | Dissertation |
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| CEE 592 | Research |
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| CEE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| BDE 792 | Research |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 799 | Dissertation |
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| VIP 394-HON | Special Topics |
| CEE 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| CEE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| VIP 494-FSE | Special Topics |
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| CEE 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| CEE 555 | Advanced Foundations |
| CEE 557 | Geoenvironmental Engineering |
| CEE 580 | Practicum |
| CEE 590 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 592 | Research |
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| CEE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 599 | Thesis |
| CEE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| BDE 792 | Research |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| BDE 799 | Dissertation |
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| CEE 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| CEE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| VIP 494-FSE | Special Topics |
| VIP 494-HON | Special Topics |
| CEE 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| CEE 590 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 592 | Research |
| CEE 593 | Applied Project |
| CEE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 599 | Thesis |
| CEE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| BDE 792 | Research |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| BDE 799 | Dissertation |
| CEE 799 | Dissertation |
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| CEE 592 | Research |
| CEE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| BDE 792 | Research |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 799 | Dissertation |
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| VIP 394-HON | Special Topics |
| CEE 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| CEE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| VIP 494-FSE | Special Topics |
| VIP 494-HON | Special Topics |
| CEE 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| CEE 552 | Soil Improvement |
| CEE 580 | Practicum |
| CEE 590 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 592 | Research |
| CEE 593 | Applied Project |
| CEE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 599 | Thesis |
| CEE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| BDE 792 | Research |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| BDE 799 | Dissertation |
| CEE 799 | Dissertation |
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| ASU 101-CEE | The ASU Experience |
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| CEE 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| CEE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| VIP 494-FSE | Special Topics |
| VIP 494-HON | Special Topics |
| MBB 495 | Undergraduate Research |
| CEE 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| CEE 559 | Earthquake Engineering |
| CEE 590 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 592 | Research |
| CEE 593 | Applied Project |
| CEE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 599 | Thesis |
| CEE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 799 | Dissertation |
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| CEE 592 | Research |
| CEE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 799 | Dissertation |
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| VIP 394-HON | Special Topics |
| CEE 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| CEE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| VIP 494-FSE | Special Topics |
| VIP 494-HON | Special Topics |
| CEE 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| CEE 580 | Practicum |
| CEE 590 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 592 | Research |
| CEE 593 | Applied Project |
| CEE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 598 | Special Topics |
| CEE 599 | Thesis |
| CEE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 799 | Dissertation |
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| ASU 101-CEE | The ASU Experience |
| VIP 194-FSE | Special Topics |
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| VIP 294-HON | Special Topics |
| VIP 394-FSE | Special Topics |
| VIP 394-HON | Special Topics |
| CEE 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| CEE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| VIP 494-FSE | Special Topics |
| VIP 494-HON | Special Topics |
| CEE 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| CEE 552 | Soil Improvement |
| CEE 557 | Geoenvironmental Engineering |
| CEE 590 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 592 | Research |
| CEE 593 | Applied Project |
| CEE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 599 | Thesis |
| CEE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| CEE 792 | Research |
| CEE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| CEE 799 | Dissertation |
Honors / Awards:
2018 Distinguished Member, American Society of Civil Engineers
2015 Regents Professor, Arizona State University
2013 Member, Section 4, National Academy of Engineering
2011 Karl Terzaghi Award, American Society of Civil Engineers
2010 Thomas A. Middlebrooks Award, American Society of Civil Engineers
2009 Ralph P. Peck Award, American Society of Civil Engineers
Professional Associations:
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Geo-Institute
International Society of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE)
North American Geosynthetics Society (NAGS)
International Geosynthetics Society (IGS)
Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)
United States Society on Dams (USSD)
Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI)
Work History:
2010- Professor, Arizona State University
2004-2010 Associate Professor, Arizona State University
2003-2004 Professor (Research), U. Southern California
2002-2004 Lecturer (Part Time), University of California, Los Angeles
2002-2004 Consulting Engineer, Huntington Beach, CA
2002 Visiting Lecturer, Monash University
1995-2002 Principal, GeoSyntec Consultants, Huntington Beach, CA
1992-1995 Associate, GeoSyntec Consultants, Huntington Beach, CA
1990-1992 Executive Vice President, MAA Engineering, Los Angeles, CA
1988-1990 Associate, The Earth Technology Corporation, Long Beach, CA
1987-1988 Supervising Geotechnical Engineer, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc., NY, NY
1985-1987 Lead Geotechnical Engineer, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc., NY, NY
1986-1987 Adjunct Professor, Polytechnic University
1978-1985 Assistant Professor, Stanford University
Service:
Appointments
2013-2017 National Research Council Study Committee on State of the Art and Practice in Earthquake-Induced Soil Liquefaction Assessment (Chairman)
2009-2013 National Research Council Board of Earth Sciences Resources (BESR)
2008-2013 National Research Council Standing Committee on Geotechnical and Geological Engineering (COGGE) [Committee Chair]
2005-2007 National Research Council Study Committee on Assessment of the Performance of Engineered Barriers
2003-2005 National Research Council Study Committee on Geotechnical and Geological Engineering in the New Millennium: Opportunities for Research and Innovation
Professional Service Leadership Positions
2018- Past-President, United States Universities Council for Geotechnical Engineering and Research
2015-2018 President, United States Universities Council for Geotechnical Engineering and Research
2012-2015 Board of Directors, United States Universities Consortium for Geotechnical Engineering and Research
2012-2014 Chair, ASCE Geo-Institute Past-Presidents Committee
2012-2013 Chair, ASCE Geo-Institute Conference Planning Task Force
2010-2011 Immediate Past-President, ASCE Geo-Institute
2009-2010 President, ASCE Geo-Institute
2008-2013 Chair, Committee on Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, Division of Earth and Life Science, National Research Council
2008-2009 Vice President and President-Elect, ASCE Geo-Institute
2005-2011 Governor, Board of Governors, ASCE Geo-Institute
2005-2015 Chairman, GeoSeismic Subcommittee, Committee on Seismic Design and Performance of Bridges, Transportation Research Board
2001-2005 Chairman, Technical Coordination Council, ASCE Geo-Institute
2000-2001 Councilor, Technical Coordination Council, ASCE Geo-Institute
1998-2000 Chairman, Embankments, Dams, and Slopes Committee, ASCE Geo-Institute
1995-1996 Chairman, Geotechnical Group, ASCE Los Angeles Section
1990-1995 Director, Geotechnical Group, ASCE Los Angeles Section
1980-1985 Director, Geotechnical Group, ASCE San Francisco Section
1984-1985 Chair, Reliability Committee, ASCE Geotechnical Engineering Division
Technical Committees
2010- Member, Executive Committee, TC 215 Environmental Geotechnics, International Society of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
2008-2013 Member, Board of Earth Sciences and Resources, Division of Earth and Life Science, National Research Council
2009-2017 Member, Committee on Foundations for Bridges and Other Structures, Transportation Research Board
2007-2013 Member, Committee on Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, Division of Earth and Life Science, National Research Council
2003-2015 Member, Earthquake Investigation Committee, ASCE Technical Council on Lifeline Earthquake Engineering
2005- Member, Joint Sub-Committee on GeoSeismic Concerns, Committees on Seismic Design and Performance of Bridges and Foundations for Bridges and Other Structures, Transportation Research Board
2003-2018 Member, Committee on Seismic Design and Performance of Bridges, Transportation Research Board
1997-2005 Member, Committee on Foundations for Bridges and Other Structures, Transportation Research Board
1994-1998 Member, Embankments, Dams, and Slopes Committee, ASCE Geo-Institute
1992-2005 Member, Transportation Committee, ASCE Technical Council on Lifeline Earthquake Engineering
1988-2001 Member, Seismic Risk Committee, ASCE Technical Council on Lifeline Earthquake Engineering
1986-1988 Member, Continuing Education Committee, Geotechnical Group. ASCE Metropolitan (NY/NJ) Section
1980-1984 Member, Reliability Committee, ASCE Geotechnical Engineering Division
External Program Reviews
2015 Member, Visiting Committee for Review of the University of California at San Diego Structural and Geotechnical Engineering Program
2004 Member, National Science Foundation Division of Civil and Mechanical Systems Committee of Visitors
2002-2003 Member, Industrial Advisory Board, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Southern California
1998-2002 Member, Visiting Committee, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Texas, Austin