Mark Jaksa
Professor
Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering
University of Adelaide
Australia
Biography
2013-Present: Professor (Lecturer E) School of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering, The University of Adelaide 2007-2012: Associate Professor (Lecturer D) School of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering, The University of Adelaide 1998-2006: Senior Lecturer (C), School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Adelaide 1992-1998: Lecturer (B), School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Adelaide 1988-1991: Tutor, School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Adelaide 1985-1987: Civil Engineer, B. C. Tonkin and Associates, Adelaide 1984-1985: Geotechnical Engineer, Coffey and Partners Pty. Ltd., Adelaide and Canberra.
Research Interest
Spatial variability of soils Probabilistic analysis and design in geotechnical engineering Geostatistics Artificial neural networks Optimisation of site investigations Expansive and unsaturated soils Residential footing design Environmental geotechnics and landfills In situ testing of soils (CPT, DMT) Tensile capacity of temporary ground anchors Computer applications in geotechnical engineering Computer applications in teaching and learning.
