Geotechnical engineering; Reinforced earth structures; Geosynthetics; GIS and remote sensing applications in geohazard assessment and geo-systems health monitoring; Geotechnical earthquake engineering; Geomechanics in energy applications (e.g., oil/gas, enhanced geothermal systems and carbon sequestration); Reliability-based design in geotechnical engineering; Design of embankment dams and levee systems