• Posted on 20 Nov 2025
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The UTS Graduation Ceremony this month marked a proud milestone for the UTS Transport Research Centre and its academic team, as four Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students successfully completed their PhD programs—joining the ranks of accomplished scholars in their respective fields.

The graduating students—A.S.M. Riyad, Isabella Silva, Shashika Atapattu, and Majid Jazebi—received their doctoral degrees during the UTS Spring Graduation Day. Their research spans diverse and impactful areas within Geotechnics and Transport, including environmentally sustainable methodologies and AI-powered tools for ground condition monitoring. These contributions offer valuable insights to both academia and industry.

Each student demonstrated exceptional dedication, intellectual rigor, and resilience throughout their doctoral journey. Their achievements are a testament to their hard work and the supportive environment fostered by their supervisor team led by Distinguished Professor Buddhima Indraratna (Director of UTS-TRC), and the broader UTS-TRC staff and UTS research community.

As they embark on the next chapter of their careers, their accomplishments serve as an inspiration to current and future HDR candidates at the Centre.

Congratulations to our young experts—your journey is just beginning!

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