Professor   Expertise: Engineering Geology Rock and soil mechanics Materials Engineering
Office: Room 213, McGilvrey Hall
Phone:  330-672-2968
Email: ashakoor

I conduct research within the overall field of Engineering Geology at both the Master's and Ph.D. levels. My main interest is in conducting research that can explain the engineering behavior of soils and rocks in terms of their geologic makeup. Specifically, my research interests focus on engineering behavior of weak rocks (shales, claystones, mudstones, etc.), stability of slopes in both soils and rocks, evaluation of construction materials, engineering applications of waste materials, and environmental hazards such as lakeshore erosion, mine subsidence, and structural damage due to blasting operations. Research in these areas involve both field and laboratory work. Previous research areas are in Kentucky, Illinois, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. A number of our research projects are conducted in collaboration with local engineering firms as well as govenment organizations such as Ohio Department of Transportation and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.