Edward Kavazanjian
Regents Professor, School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment
Professor Kavazanjian's expertise includes geotechnical engineering for infrastructure development, with a focus on seismic design, waste properties and waste containment system design, and biogeotechnical ground improvement.
Recent stories
August 30, 2023
Jim Geiser, a SSEBE distinguished alum and outspoken advocate for engineering students and local veterans, passed away after a lifetime of service to the community.
February 23, 2023
Through advances in biogeotechnical engineering, Fulton Schools researchers are helping to develop techniques to restrain the destructive force of earthquakes.
January 14, 2022
Over Géza Kmetty’s 50-plus years as a multitalented, innovative, enterprising engineer, ASU students benefitted from his knowledge, experience and philanthropy
August 24, 2021
Fulton Schools environmental engineers are working on a bioremediation method to detoxify industrial solvents that have contaminated soils and groundwater
Additional stories
Sustaining solid ground
July 23, 2021
A Fulton Schools geotechnical engineering team is contributing to progress toward more effective methods of preventing soils from collapsing during earthquakes.
ASU brings the world of engineering to local high schools
May 6, 2021
Phoenix-area high school students practiced their engineering skills with the ASU chapter of Engineers Without Borders in the EPICS High Virtual Olympiad.
Seeking solid scientific ground for engineering soil sustainability
July 8, 2020
A field research station at ASU’s Polytechnic campus designed to probe water and soil interactions could help solve big soil erosion problems.
Work ethic earns professor a place in Canadian Academy of Engineering
August 21, 2018
Demand for Samuel Ariaratnam’s skills as a teacher, researcher and expert in his field is sure to grow with his latest prestigious professional honor.
Summer research sizzles at ASU
August 16, 2018
Arizona State University’s Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering hosted four National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates programs this summer.
ASU geotechnical engineering expert recognized with top honor
June 15, 2018
ASU geotechnical engineering expert Edward Kavazanjian earned the American Society of Civil Engineers' highest honor for his outstanding career achievements.