Ph.D. Students

Xiong Bi Fall 2024

Xiong Bi is a Ph.D. student joined Computational Geosystems Group since Fall 2024. His research focuses on machine learning, remote sensing, and natural hazards. Outside academia, Xiong finds joy in playing badminton and indulging in the world of music during his free time.

Weijie Jin Summer 2025

Minghao is a Ph.D. student enrolled at Temple University since 2026. With a background in civil engineering, her academic interests include granular mechanics, soil modeling, and probabilistic machine learning. She is currently working on projects related to geological setting, engineering test boring information, and micro-mechanics of geo-materials. In her free time, she enjoys reading and traveling.

Xiwen Hao Fall 2025

Xiwen Hao has been admitted to the PhD program in Civil Engineering at Temple University. She holds a Master’s degree in Information Systems from Northeastern University. Her recent work focuses on Uncertainty Quantification, Bayesian Statistics, and Risk Assessment and Management for Transportation Infrastructure. Outside of research, she enjoys traveling.

Master Students

Kate Kubiak Spring 2022 to present

Kate Kubiak (she/her) is a graduate student in the civil engineering master's program at Temple. She has been involved in undergraduate research with the geotechnical department since May 2021. She was the co-president of Temple's ASCE student chapter and a tour guide for the College of Engineering. In her free time, Kate enjoys reading, going on walks with her dog, trying new foods, and spending time with friends.

Undergraduate Students

Alex Miller Spring 2023 to present

Alex graduated from Susquehannock High School in Glen Rock, PA. He is studying for Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at Temple now. His hobbies include gaming and exercising. His favorite thing to do is go out in the city with his friends.

Noel M Roberts Spring 2025 to present

My name is Noel Roberts. After transferring from Community College of Philadelphia I am now a second-year undergraduate at Temple University pursuing a bachelor's in civil engineering. Apart from academics some of my favorite activities are woodworking, skateboarding, and disc golf.

David Kosiborod Fall 2023 to present

David Kosiborod (ka-see-bar-ode) is pursuing a degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering after graduating from Bergen Community College with an associate in science. He has artistic experience from teaching art in a small studio back home. In his free time, you can find David drawing, gaming, or playing with his two dogs.

Alumni

Sahand Khabiri, Ph.D.(2021-2024). Dissertation: Physics-informed Bayesian Network Classifiers in Landslide Susceptibility Assessment.
Rakam Tamang, Ph.D.(2022-2025). Dissertation: Artificial Intelligence Approaches to Jet Grouting Column Diameter Prediction.
Emma Renee Schreiner (2022-2023). Undergraduate Researcher.
Jacob R Fagan (2022-2023). Undergraduate Researcher.