Pooneh Maghoul

Her research aims to understand the multiphase behavior of geomaterials and analyze the performance of underground infrastructure subjected to extreme conditions, both on Earth and in extraterrestrial environments such as the Moon. She is particularly interested in infrastructure that is resilient to climate change and geohazards (landslides, earthquakes, permafrost thaw), as well as the adaptation of geostructures in northern environments. Her work focuses on permafrost engineering, non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques, wave analysis (seismic, ultrasonic), soil-structure interaction, renewable geothermal energy, and structural health monitoring. She also explores bio-inspired solutions for subsurface detection and self-burying robotics, in connection with the use of in situ resources (ISRU) in a space context. Through her innovative approaches, she contributes to the development of sustainable, intelligent geotechnical engineering adapted to the challenges of tomorrow.