Dr. Hamed Abdeh Keykha | Soil | Sustainable Soil Practices Award

Dr. Hamed Abdeh Keykha’s research focuses on advancing sustainable ground improvement and soil stabilization techniques within the fields of geotechnical and geological engineering. His work integrates innovative biogeochemical approaches such as microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) and CO₂-induced carbonate precipitation (CICP) to enhance soil strength, reduce contamination, and promote carbon sequestration. As a Research Fellow under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions program at the London South Bank University, he investigates environmentally friendly engineering methods for stabilizing problematic soils and mitigating dust pollution. His academic contributions include more than twenty peer-reviewed journal publications and an international patent on the stabilization of sandy soils and fine dusts through CO₂-induced mineral carbonation. Dr. Keykha’s research bridges the gap between earth resource engineering and environmental sustainability by focusing on soil biocementation, mineral carbonation processes, and geotechnical applications for sustainable construction. His collaborations with international institutions have strengthened global research in ground improvement technologies and green engineering materials. Through his combined academic, industrial, and field experience, he continues to contribute to innovative solutions addressing geotechnical challenges, environmental remediation, and the sustainable utilization of earth resources.