Dr Ilhan Chang

Dr Ilhan Chang

Adjunct Senior Lecturer
UNSW Canberra
School of Eng & Tech
  • Dr. Ilhan Chang is an (adjunct) Senior Lecturer at UNSW Canberra and an Associate Professor at Ajou University, South Korea. Dr. Chang has comprehensive expertise in geotechnical engineering, multi-disciplinary (bio-soil) studies, sustainable and environmental geotechnology, ground improvement and site characterization, industrial cooperation and commercialization. Dr. Chang joined UNSW in 2017 as an academic Lecturer and has been promoted to a Senior Lecturer on July 2018 and served up to August 2020. Before joining UNSW, Dr. Chang engaged his professional career as a Senior Researcher at the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT). 
  • Education and Careers: Dr. Chang earned his Bachelor of Science (2000), Master of Engineering (2004), and Doctor of Philosophy (2010) degrees in Civil and Geotechnical Engineering at KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology). Main topics of his M.S. and Ph.D. dissertations were "Soft Soil Evaluation using Elastic Waves" and "Soil Stabilization using Microbial Biopolymers", respectively. Dr. Chang started his academic career as a Research Assistant Professor at KAIST (2010~2011) and moved to KICT (2012~2017) as a Senior Researcher to expand his experiences in R&D management and practical implementation. Meantime, Dr. Chang maintained his professional academic duty as an Invited Professor at KAIST (2014~2015) and Adjunct Associate Professor at UST (University of Science & Technology) (2016~2017), before joining UNSW. After his tremendous time with UNSW (2017 April ~ 2020 August), Dr. Chang moved to Ajou University as an Associate Professor, while continuing active collaboration with UNSW as an Adjunct Senior Lecturer (2020 September~)
  • E3GEO Research Group Dr. Chang and his research group (E3GEO - Emerging, Environmental and Extreme Geotechnical Engineering) are mainly interested in Bio-soil studies with BiopolymersSustainable geotechnology, New material developmentSoil characterization and improvement, Micro-mechanics, and Multi-disciplinary topics including Hydraulic geotechnology, Soil erosion and Desertification, and Space / Planetary geotechnical engineering. Visit http://www.ilhanchang.com for details.
  • Research Projects (in progress)
    • Development of a new excavation slurry using microbial biopolymers for machine tunneling / Funded by KEPCO, Korea / Period: 2018.11~2020.12 (Total Budget: $186,000)
  • Teaching
    • Civil Engineering Materials (ZEIT2603)
    • Geotechnical Engineering (ZEIT3602)
    • Geosynthetics and Ground Improvement (ZEIT4004)
    • Foundation and Pavement Engineering (ZEIT3606)
  • Book Chapters | 2024
    Lee S; Chang I; Lee M; Kwon YM; Cho GC, 2024, 'Microbial biopolymer-based soil treatment (BPST) effectiveness on the soil hydraulic erosion reduction assessed via laboratory to field scale methods', in Geotechnical Engineering Challenges to Meet Current and Emerging Needs of Society, CRC Press, pp. 3074 - 3077, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781003431749-603
    Book Chapters | 2023
    Baek M; Chang I, 2023, 'Experimental study on the stress-strain behavior of underground structures affected by adjacent excavation in a carbon rod geometry', in Smart Geotechnics for Smart Societies, pp. 1028 - 1031, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781003299127-144
    Book Chapters | 2023
    Kim GY; Lee H; Chang I, 2023, 'Experiment on reducing lateral earth pressure with a biopolymer-treated layer and geogrid-reinforced sand backfill', in Smart Geotechnics for Smart Societies, pp. 808 - 812, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781003299127-110
    Book Chapters | 2023
    Kim M; Park DY; Cho GC; Han JT; Chang I, 2023, 'Laboratory cyclic shear test to investigate the cyclic response of biopolymer-treated sand', in Smart Geotechnics for Smart Societies, pp. 1696 - 1699, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781003299127-252
    Book Chapters | 2023
    Lee H; Lee J; Ryu S; Chang I, 2023, 'Linear regression to predict the unconfined compressive strength of biopolymer-based soil treatment (BPST)', in Smart Geotechnics for Smart Societies, pp. 634 - 638, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781003299127-82
    Book Chapters | 2023
    Lee S; Chang I, 2023, 'Experimental study on the feasibility assessment of using biopolymer-treated clays as a slurry material for TBM excavation', in Smart Geotechnics for Smart Societies, pp. 968 - 971, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781003299127-135
    Book Chapters | 2023
    Park S; Chang I, 2023, 'Experimental study on the load transfer behavior of a deep foundation member induced by the settlement in sand', in Smart Geotechnics for Smart Societies, pp. 1409 - 1412, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781003299127-208
    Book Chapters | 2021
    Cho GC; Chang I; Im J, 2021, 'Microbial Biopolymers as an Alternative Construction Binder', in Microbial Polymers: Applications and Ecological Perspectives, pp. 581 - 617, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-0045-6_23
    Book Chapters | 2020
    Chang I; Tran ATP; Cho G-C, 2020, 'Introduction of biopolymer-based materials for ground hydraulic conductivity control', in Tunnels and Underground Cities: Engineering and Innovation meet Archaeology, Architecture and Art, CRC Press, pp. 277 - 283, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781003029724-7
  • Journal articles | 2024
    Bang JU; Lee M; Park DY; Chang I; Cho GC, 2024, 'Effects of soil composition and curing conditions on the strength and durability of Cr3+-crosslinked biopolymer-soil composites', Construction and Building Materials, 449, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.138440
    Journal articles | 2024
    Fatehi H; Ong DEL; Yu J; Chang I, 2024, 'Sustainable soil treatment: Investigating the efficacy of carrageenan biopolymer on the geotechnical properties of soil', Construction and Building Materials, 411, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.134627
    Journal articles | 2024
    Kwon YM; Noh N; Dae KS; Qureshi Y; Kwon JH; Cho GC; Chang I; Yuk JM, 2024, 'Effects of salinity on the microscopic interaction and sedimentation behavior of halloysite nanotube', Applied Clay Science, 260, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clay.2024.107511
    Journal articles | 2024
    Lee H; Lee J; Ryu S; Chang I, 2024, 'Machine learning-based analysis and prediction model on the strengthening mechanism of biopolymer-based soil treatment', Geomechanics and Engineering, 36, pp. 381 - 390, http://dx.doi.org/10.12989/gae.2024.36.4.381
    Journal articles | 2024
    Mishra PN; Jain S; Bore T; Chang I; Kwon YM; Wang Y; Dash HR; Kumar A; Tiwari S; Jiang N; Das SK; Scheuermann A, 2024, 'Biological perspectives in geotechnics: Application and monitoring', Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 16, pp. 2854 - 2878, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jrmge.2023.10.007
    Journal articles | 2024
    Park D; Han J-T; Cho G-C; Chang I, 2024, 'Crosslinked xanthan gum biopolymer-based soil treatment (BPST) as a new ground improvement material to mitigate seismic liquefaction of loose sand', Japanese Geotechnical Society Special Publication, 10, pp. 1684 - 1687, http://dx.doi.org/10.3208/jgssp.v10.os-34-03
    Journal articles | 2024
    Park S; Kim G-Y; Chang I, 2024, 'Experimental study on the effect of surface-projected conditions on the mechanical behavior of pile embedded in sand', International Journal of Geo-Engineering, 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40703-024-00223-3
    Journal articles | 2024
    Park S; Park J; Chang I, 2024, 'Laboratory assessment of shear strength parameters of sand amended via subsequent biopolymer-based soil treatment and enzyme-induced calcite precipitation combinations', IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 1337, http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1337/1/012038
    Journal articles | 2023
    Chang I; Cho GC; An Tran TP, 2023, 'Water-retention properties of xanthan-gum-biopolymer-treated soils', Environmental Geotechnics, 11, pp. 152 - 163, http://dx.doi.org/10.1680/jenge.22.00098
    Journal articles | 2023
    Chang I; Eun J, 2023, 'Preface', Geomechanics and Engineering, 33, pp. i
    Journal articles | 2023
    Chang I; Eun J, 2023, 'Preface: Special Issue on “Advancements in Geomechanics and Engineering” : Preface', Geomechanics and Engineering, 33, pp. ii, http://dx.doi.org/10.12989/gae.2023.33.2.0ii
    Journal articles | 2023
    Fatehi H; Ong D; Yu J; Chang I, 2023, 'Debris flow mitigation by using biopolymers as a soil stabilizer', E3S Web of Conferences, 415, http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202341506005
    Journal articles | 2023
    Fatehi H; Ong DEL; Yu J; Chang I, 2023, 'The Effects of Particle Size Distribution and Moisture Variation on Mechanical Strength of Biopolymer-Treated Soil', Polymers, 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/polym15061549
    Journal articles | 2023
    Jain S; Mishra PN; Tiwari S; Wang Y; Jiang N; Dash HR; Chang I; Kumar A; Das SK; Scheuermann A; Bore T, 2023, 'Biological perspectives in geotechnics: theoretical developments', Reviews in Environmental Science and Biotechnology, 22, pp. 1093 - 1130, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11157-023-09671-2
    Journal articles | 2023
    Kwon YM; Chang I; Cho GC, 2023, 'Consolidation and swelling behavior of kaolinite clay containing xanthan gum biopolymer', Acta Geotechnica, 18, pp. 3555 - 3571, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11440-023-01794-8
    Journal articles | 2023
    Kwon YM; Chang I; Cho GC, 2023, 'Xanthan biopolymer-based soil treatment effect on kaolinite clay fabric and structure using XRD analysis', Scientific Reports, 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-38844-w
    Journal articles | 2023
    Kwon YM; Kang SJ; Cho GC; Chang I, 2023, 'Effect of microbial biopolymers on the sedimentation behavior of kaolinite', Geomechanics and Engineering, 33, pp. 121 - 131, http://dx.doi.org/10.12989/gae.2023.33.2.121
    Journal articles | 2023
    Kwon YM; Moon JH; Cho GC; Kim YU; Chang I, 2023, 'Xanthan gum biopolymer-based soil treatment as a construction material to mitigate internal erosion of earthen embankment: A field-scale', Construction and Building Materials, 389, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.131716
    Journal articles | 2023
    Lee M; Chang I; Cho GC, 2023, 'Advanced Biopolymer-Based Soil Strengthening Binder with Trivalent Chromium-Xanthan Gum Crosslinking for Wet Strength and Durability Enhancement', Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 35, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/JMCEE7.MTENG-16123
    Journal articles | 2023
    Lee M; Chang I; Kang SJ; Lee DH; Cho GC, 2023, 'Alkaline induced-cation crosslinking biopolymer soil treatment and field implementation for slope surface protection', Geomechanics and Engineering, 33, pp. 29 - 40, http://dx.doi.org/10.12989/gae.2023.33.1.029
    Journal articles | 2023
    Lee M; Chang I; Park DY; Cho GC, 2023, 'Strengthening and permeability control in sand using Cr3+-crosslinked xanthan gum biopolymer treatment', Transportation Geotechnics, 43, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trgeo.2023.101122
    Journal articles | 2022
    Lee M; Kwon YM; Park DY; Chang I; Cho GC, 2022, 'Durability and strength degradation of xanthan gum based biopolymer treated soil subjected to severe weathering cycles', Scientific Reports, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-23823-4
    Journal articles | 2022
    Qureshi MU; Mahmood Z; Farooq QU; Qureshi QBIL; Al-Handasi H; Chang I, 2022, 'Engineering characteristics of dune sand-fine marble waste mixtures', Geomechanics and Engineering, 28, pp. 547 - 557, http://dx.doi.org/10.12989/gae.2022.28.6.547
    Journal articles | 2022
    Shabani K; Bahmani M; Fatehi H; Chang I, 2022, 'Improvement of the geotechnical engineering properties of dune sand using a plant-based biopolymer named serish', Geomechanics and Engineering, 29, pp. 535 - 548, http://dx.doi.org/10.12989/gae.2022.29.5.535
    Journal articles | 2021
    Chang I; Kwon YM; Cho GC, 2021, 'Effect of Pore-Fluid Chemistry on the Undrained Shear Strength of Xanthan Gum Biopolymer-Treated Clays', Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 147, pp. 06021013, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0002652
    Journal articles | 2021
    Fatehi H; Ong DEL; Yu J; Chang I, 2021, 'Biopolymers as green binders for soil improvement in geotechnical applications: A review', Geosciences (Switzerland), 11, pp. 291, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/geosciences11070291
    Journal articles | 2021
    Im J; Chang I; Cho GC, 2021, 'Effects of malonic acid crosslinked starch for soil strength improvement', Transportation Geotechnics, 31, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trgeo.2021.100653
    Journal articles | 2021
    Lee M; Im J; Chang I; Cho GC, 2021, 'Evaluation of injection capabilities of a biopolymer based grout material', Geomechanics and Engineering, 25, pp. 31 - 40, http://dx.doi.org/10.12989/gae.2021.25.1.031
    Journal articles | 2021
    Lee M; Im J; Cho GC; Ryu HH; Chang I, 2021, 'Interfacial shearing behavior along xanthan gum biopolymer-treated sand and solid interfaces and its meaning in geotechnical engineering aspects', Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 11, pp. 1 - 23, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app11010139
    Journal articles | 2021
    Qureshi MU; Alsaidi M; Aziz M; Chang I; Rasool AM; Kazmi ZA, 2021, 'Use of reservoir sediments to improve engineering properties of dune sand in oman', Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 11, pp. 1 - 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app11041620
    Journal articles | 2021
    Seo S; Lee M; Im J; Kwon YM; Chung MK; Cho GC; Chang I, 2021, 'Site application of biopolymer-based soil treatment (BPST) for slope surface protection: in-situ wet-spraying method and strengthening effect verification', Construction and Building Materials, 307, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.124983
    Journal articles | 2021
    Tran TPA; Cho H; Cho GC; Han JI; Chang I, 2021, 'Nickel (Ni2+) removal from water using gellan gum–sand mixture as a filter material', Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 11, pp. 7884, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app11177884
    Journal articles | 2021
    2021, 'Surface erosion behavior of biopolymer treated river sand', , http://dx.doi.org/10.12989/gae.2021.25.1.049
    Journal articles | 2020
    Chang I; Lee M; Tran ATP; Lee S; Kwon YM; Im J; Cho GC, 2020, 'Review on biopolymer-based soil treatment (BPST) technology in geotechnical engineering practices', Transportation Geotechnics, 24, pp. 100385, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trgeo.2020.100385
    Journal articles | 2020
    Choi SG; Chang I; Lee M; Lee JH; Han JT; Kwon TH, 2020, 'Review on geotechnical engineering properties of sands treated by microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) and biopolymers', Construction and Building Materials, 246, pp. 118415, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.118415
    Journal articles | 2020
    Kwon YM; Ham SM; Kwon TH; Cho GC; Chang I, 2020, 'Surface-erosion behaviour of biopolymer-treated soils assessed by EFA', Geotechnique Letters, 10, pp. 106 - 112, http://dx.doi.org/10.1680/jgele.19.00106
    Journal articles | 2020
    Ryu BH; Lee S; Chang I, 2020, 'Pervious pavement blocks made from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET): Fabrication and engineering properties', Sustainability (Switzerland), 12, pp. 6356, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/SU12166356
    Journal articles | 2019
    Chang I; Cho GC, 2019, 'Shear strength behavior and parameters of microbial gellan gum-treated soils: from sand to clay', Acta Geotechnica, 14, pp. 361 - 375, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11440-018-0641-x
    Journal articles | 2019
    Chang I; Kwon YM; Im J; Cho GC, 2019, 'Soil consistency and interparticle characteristics of xanthan gum biopolymer–containing soils with pore-fluid variation', Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 56, pp. 1206 - 1213, http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/cgj-2018-0254
    Journal articles | 2019
    Chang I; Lee M; Cho GC, 2019, 'Global CO2 emission-related geotechnical engineering hazards and the mission for sustainable geotechnical engineering', Energies, 12, pp. 2567, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en12132567
    Journal articles | 2019
    Kwon Y-M; Chang I; Lee M; Cho G-C, 2019, 'Geotechnical engineering behavior of biopolymer-treated soft marine soil', Geomechanics and Engineering, 17, pp. 453 - 464, http://dx.doi.org/10.12989/gae.2019.17.5.453
    Journal articles | 2019
    Lee S; Chung M; Park HM; Song KI; Chang I, 2019, 'Xanthan Gum Biopolymer as Soil-Stabilization Binder for Road Construction Using Local Soil in Sri Lanka', Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 31, pp. 06019012, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0002909
    Journal articles | 2019
    Lee S; Im J; Cho G-C; Chang I, 2019, 'Laboratory triaxial test behavior of xanthan gum biopolymer-treated sand', Geomechanics and Engineering, 17, pp. 445 - 452, http://dx.doi.org/10.12989/gae.2019.17.5.445
    Journal articles | 2019
    Tran ATP; Chang I; Cho G-C, 2019, 'Soil water retention and vegetation survivability improvement using microbial biopolymers in drylands', Geomechanics and Engineering, 17, pp. 475 - 483, http://dx.doi.org/10.12989/gae.2019.17.5.475
    Journal articles | 2018
    Chang I; Im J; Chung MK; Cho GC, 2018, 'Bovine casein as a new soil strengthening binder from diary wastes', Construction and Building Materials, 160, pp. 1 - 9, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.11.009
    Journal articles | 2018
    Do J; Heo O; Yoon YW; Chang I, 2018, 'Geotechnical design parameter evaluation using the alluvial plain characteristics in southeastern Iraq', Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 11, pp. 647, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12517-018-4019-z
    Journal articles | 2018
    Ham SM; Chang I; Noh DH; Kwon TH; Muhunthan B, 2018, 'Improvement of surface erosion resistance of sand by microbial biopolymer formation', Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 144, pp. 06018004, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0001900
    Journal articles | 2018
    Kim AR; Chang I; Cho GC; Shim SH, 2018, 'Strength and Dynamic Properties of Cement-Mixed Korean Marine Clays', KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, 22, pp. 1150 - 1161, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12205-017-1686-3
    Journal articles | 2018
    Ryu BH; Wang CC; Chang I, 2018, 'Development and Geotechnical Engineering Properties of KLS-1 Lunar Simulant', Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 31, pp. 04017083, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)AS.1943-5525.0000798
    Journal articles | 2017
    Chang I; Im J; Lee SW; Cho GC, 2017, 'Strength durability of gellan gum biopolymer-treated Korean sand with cyclic wetting and drying', Construction and Building Materials, 143, pp. 210 - 221, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.02.061
    Journal articles | 2017
    Do J; Heo SB; Yoon YW; Chang I, 2017, 'Evaluating the liquefaction potential of gravel soils with static experiments and steady state approaches', KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, 21, pp. 642 - 651, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12205-016-1365-9
    Journal articles | 2017
    Im J; Tran ATP; Chang I; Cho GC, 2017, 'Dynamic properties of gel-type biopolymer-treated sands evaluated by resonant column (RC) tests', Geomechanics and Engineering, 12, pp. 815 - 830, http://dx.doi.org/10.12989/gae.2017.12.5.815
    Journal articles | 2017
    Kwon YM; Im J; Chang I; Cho GC, 2017, 'ε-polylysine biopolymer for coagulation of clay suspensions', Geomechanics and Engineering, 12, pp. 753 - 770, http://dx.doi.org/10.12989/gae.2017.12.5.753
    Journal articles | 2017
    Lee S; Chang I; Chung MK; Kim Y; Kee J, 2017, 'Geotechnical shear behavior of xanthan gum biopolymer treated sand from direct shear testing', Geomechanics and Engineering, 12, pp. 831 - 847, http://dx.doi.org/10.12989/gae.2017.12.5.831
    Journal articles | 2017
    Qureshi MU; Chang I; Al-Sadarani K, 2017, 'Strength and durability characteristics of biopolymer-treated desert sand', Geomechanics and Engineering, 12, pp. 785 - 801, http://dx.doi.org/10.12989/gae.2017.12.5.785
    Journal articles | 2017
    Yasuhara H; Chang I, 2017, 'Innovative and Eco-friendly Soil Treatment Technologies Preface', GEOMECHANICS AND ENGINEERING, 12, pp. I - I, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000404444600001&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
    Journal articles | 2017
    Yasuhara H; Chang I, 2017, 'Preface: Special issue on “Innovative and eco-friendly soil treatment technologies”', Geomechanics and Engineering, 12, pp. i
    Journal articles | 2016
    Chang I; Im J; Cho GC, 2016, 'Geotechnical engineering behaviors of gellan gum biopolymer treated sand', Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 53, pp. 1658 - 1670, http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/cgj-2015-0475
    Journal articles | 2016
    Chang I; Im J; Cho GC, 2016, 'Introduction of microbial biopolymers in soil treatment for future environmentally-friendly and sustainable geotechnical engineering', Sustainability (Switzerland), 8, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su8030251
    Journal articles | 2016
    Ham SM; Kwon TH; Chang I; Chung MK, 2016, 'Ultrasonic P-wave reflection monitoring of soil erosion for erosion function apparatus', Geotechnical Testing Journal, 39, pp. 301 - 314, http://dx.doi.org/10.1520/GTJ20150040
    Journal articles | 2016
    Mohd-Nordin MM; Song KI; Kim D; Chang I, 2016, 'Evolution of Joint Roughness Degradation from Cyclic Loading and Its Effect on the Elastic Wave Velocity', Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 49, pp. 3363 - 3370, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00603-015-0879-7
    Journal articles | 2015
    Chang I; Im J; Prasidhi AK; Cho GC, 2015, 'Effects of Xanthan gum biopolymer on soil strengthening', Construction and Building Materials, 74, pp. 65 - 72, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2014.10.026
    Journal articles | 2015
    Chang I; Jeon M; Cho GC, 2015, 'Application of microbial biopolymers as an alternative construction binder for earth buildings in underdeveloped countries', International Journal of Polymer Science, 2015, http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/326745
    Journal articles | 2015
    Chang I; Prasidhi AK; Im J; Cho GC, 2015, 'Soil strengthening using thermo-gelation biopolymers', Construction and Building Materials, 77, pp. 430 - 438, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2014.12.116
    Journal articles | 2015
    Chang I; Prasidhi AK; Im J; Shin HD; Cho GC, 2015, 'Soil treatment using microbial biopolymers for anti-desertification purposes', Geoderma, 253-254, pp. 39 - 47, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.geoderma.2015.04.006
    Journal articles | 2015
    Ryu B-H; Baek Y; Kim Y-S; Chang I, 2015, 'Basic Study for a Korean Lunar Simulant (KLS-1) Development', Journal of the Korean Geotechnical Society, 31, pp. 53 - 63, http://dx.doi.org/10.7843/kgs.2015.31.7.53
    Journal articles | 2014
    Chang I; Cho GC, 2014, 'Geotechnical behavior of a beta-1,3/1,6-glucan biopolymer-treated residual soil', Geomechanics and Engineering, 7, pp. 633 - 647, http://dx.doi.org/10.12989/gae.2014.7.6.633
    Journal articles | 2012
    Chang I; Cho GC, 2012, 'Strengthening of Korean residual soil with β-1,3/1,6-glucan biopolymer', Construction and Building Materials, 30, pp. 30 - 35, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2011.11.030
    Journal articles | 2011
    Chang I; Kwon TH; Cho GC, 2011, 'An experimental procedure for evaluating the consolidation state of marine clay deposits using shear wave velocity', Smart Structures and Systems, 7, pp. 289 - 302, http://dx.doi.org/10.12989/sss.2011.7.4.289
    Journal articles | 2010
    Chang I; Cho G-C, 2010, 'A New Alternative for Estimation of Geotechnical Engineering Parameters in Reclaimed Clays by Using Shear Wave Velocity', GEOTECHNICAL TESTING JOURNAL, 33, pp. 171 - 182, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000277912400001&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
    Journal articles | 2010
    Chang I; Cho GC, 2010, 'A new alternative for estimation of geotechnical engineering parameters in reclaimed clays by using shear wave velocity', Geotechnical Testing Journal, 33, http://dx.doi.org/10.1520/GTJ102360
    Journal articles | 2006
    Chang IH; Cho GC; Lee JG; Kim LH, 2006, 'Characterization of clay sedimentation using piezoelectric bender elements', Key Engineering Materials, 321-323 II, pp. 1415 - 1420, http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/0-87849-412-x.1415
  • Conference Papers | 2024
    Lee H; Kim GY; Lee H; Lee S; Chang I, 2024, 'Laboratory Assessment on the Thermal Conductivity Behavior of Biopolymer Hydrogel, Graphite, and Fly Ash Mixture', in Geotechnical Special Publication, pp. 369 - 375, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784485309.038
    Conference Papers | 2024
    Park S; Yum JH; Lee M; Cho GC; Lee S; Chang I, 2024, 'Bioinspired Biopolymer Hydrogel Application to Improve Installation Efficiency and Load Carrying Capacity of Piles', in Geotechnical Special Publication, pp. 268 - 277, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784485330.028
    Conference Papers | 2024
    Roh YE; Kim GY; You MK; Chang I, 2024, 'Sedimentation Characteristics and Retention Ratio Calculation of Dredged Soil', in Geotechnical Special Publication, pp. 1 - 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784485309.001
    Conference Papers | 2023
    Baek M; Chankee J; Chang I, 2023, 'An Experimental Program Using Carbon Rod Geometry and Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) to Investigate the Ground Response Affected by Adjacent Tunneling', in Geotechnical Special Publication, pp. 515 - 521, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784484708.048
    Conference Papers | 2023
    Kim GY; Lee H; Cho GC; Chang I, 2023, 'An Experimental Study to Investigate the Effect of Biopolymer-Treated Layers on the Lateral Earth Pressure of Retaining Wall Backfill', in Geotechnical Special Publication, pp. 302 - 308, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784484685.031
    Conference Papers | 2023
    Kim M; Park S; Chang I, 2023, 'Experimental study on the biopolymer hydrogel effect on pile driving resistance', in Geotechnical Special Publication, pp. 282 - 288, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784484661.030
    Preprints | 2023
    Kwon Y-M; Moon JH; Cho G-C; Kim YU; Chang I, 2023, Xanthan Gum Biopolymer-Based Soil Treatment (Bpst) as a Construction Material to Mitigate Internal Erosion of Earthen Levee and Embankment Structures: A Field-Scale Study, http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4370967
    Conference Papers | 2023
    Kwon YM; Lee M; Chang I; Cho GC, 2023, 'Biopolymers for erosion mitigation of soils observed by erosion function apparatus (EFA)', in Geotechnical Special Publication, pp. 462 - 469, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784484661.048
    Conference Papers | 2023
    Lee H; Lee J; Ryu S; Chang I, 2023, 'Strength Prediction by Support Vector Regression (SVR) for Biopolymer-Based Soil Treatment (BPST)', in Geotechnical Special Publication, pp. 281 - 286, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784484692.029
    Conference Papers | 2023
    Lee M; Park DY; Kwon YM; Chang I; Cho GC, 2023, 'Study on crosslink-induced gelation of xanthan gum biopolymer and its soil strengthening behavior as sustainable grout material', in Geotechnical Special Publication, pp. 322 - 330, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784484661.034
    Conference Papers | 2023
    Park DY; Lee MH; Cho GC; Chang IH, 2023, 'Experimental study on cyclic shear behavior of biopolymer-treated soil as a tunnel backfill material', in Expanding Underground - Knowledge and Passion to Make a Positive Impact on the World- Proceedings of the ITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress, WTC 2023, pp. 168 - 173, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781003348030-21
    Conference Papers | 2022
    Lee S; Kwon YM; Lee M; Cho GC; Chang I, 2022, 'Surface and Internal Erosion Responses of Earthen Levee Structures Reinforced by Biopolymer-Based Soil Treatment (BPST) Assessed via Open-Channel Hydraulic Flume Apparatus', in Geotechnical Special Publication, pp. 191 - 198, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784484067.020
    Preprints | 2022
    Noh N; Kwon Y-M; Dae KS; Cho G-C; Chang I; Yuk JM, 2022, Effect of salinity on the microscopic interaction and sedimentation behavior of halloysite clay, , http://dx.doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-1421994/v1
    Conference Papers | 2021
    Chang I; Cho GC; Tran ATP, 2021, 'Application of biopolymer hydrogel for ground hydraulic conductivity control under pressurized conditions', in Geotechnical Aspects of Underground Construction in Soft Ground - Proceedings of the 10th International Symposium on Geotechnical Aspects of Underground Construction in Soft Ground, IS-CAMBRIDGE 2022, pp. 761 - 764, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9780429321559-100
    Conference Papers | 2020
    Im J; Lee S; Cho GC; Chang I, 2020, 'Effects of biopolymer on the consolidated-drained static triaxial test behavior of sand', in 16th Asian Regional Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, ARC 2019
    Conference Papers | 2020
    Im J; Lee S; Cho GC; Chang I, 2020, 'Effects of biopolymer on the consolidated-drained static triaxial test behavior of sand', in 16th Asian Regional Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, ARC 2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/27672
    Conference Papers | 2020
    Kwon YM; Chang I; Lee M; Cho GC, 2020, 'The effect of soil composition and xanthan gum biopolymer on the undrained shear strength', in 16th Asian Regional Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, ARC 2019
    Conference Papers | 2020
    Lee S; Chung M; Kwon YM; Cho GC; Chang I, 2020, 'Investigation of erosion behavior of biopolymer treated soil using laboratory hydraulic flume testing', in 16th Asian Regional Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, ARC 2019
    Conference Papers | 2020
    Lee S; Kwon YM; Cho GC; Chang I, 2020, 'Investigation of Biopolymer Treatment Feasibility to Mitigate Surface Erosion Using a Hydraulic Flume Apparatus', in Kavazanjian E; Hambleton JP; Makhnenko R; Budge AS (eds.), Geotechnical Special Publication, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), MN, Minneapolis, pp. 46 - 52, presented at Geo-Congress 2020, MN, Minneapolis, 25 February 2020 - 28 February 2020, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784482834.006
    Conference Papers | 2020
    2020, 'Investigation of erosion behavior of biopolymer treated soil using laboratory hydraulic flume testing'
    Conference Papers | 2020
    2020, 'The effect of soil composition and xanthan gum biopolymer on the undrained shear strength'
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Chang I; Lee S; Im J; Cho GC, 2019, 'Effects of biopolymer on the unconsolidated-undrained static triaxial test behavior of sand', in 17th European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, ECSMGE 2019 - Proceedings, http://dx.doi.org/10.32075/17ECSMGE-2019-0404
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Chang I; Tran ATP; Cho GC, 2019, 'Introduction of biopolymer-based materials for ground hydraulic conductivity control', in Tunnels and Underground Cities: Engineering and Innovation meet Archaeology, Architecture and Art- Proceedings of the WTC 2019 ITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress, Taylor & Francis, Naples, Italy, pp. 277 - 283, presented at Proceedings of the WTC 2019 ITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress, Naples, Italy, 03 May 2019 - 09 May 2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9780429424441-29
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Kwon Y-M; Chang I; Cho G-C, 2019, 'The Effect of Pore Fluid Chemistry on the Behavior of Xanthan Gum-Treated Kaolinite', in LopezAcosta NP; MartinezHernandez E; EspinosaSantiago AL; MendozaPromotor JA; Lopez AO (eds.), GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING IN THE XXI CENTURY: LESSONS LEARNED AND FUTURE CHALLENGES, IOS PRESS, MEXICO, Cancun, pp. 2388 - 2395, presented at 16th Pan-American Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (PCSMGE), MEXICO, Cancun, 17 November 2019 - 20 November 2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/STAL190306
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Lee S; Im J; Cho GC; Chang I, 2019, 'Tri-axial shear behavior of xanthan gum biopolymer-treated sand', in Geotechnical Special Publication, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), pp. 179 - 186, presented at Geo-Congress 2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784482117.017
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Im J; Kwon YM; Cho GC; Chang I, 2018, 'Slope surface treatment using a bio-soil approach', in 11th International Conference on Geosynthetics 2018, ICG 2018, pp. 2381 - 2386
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Lee S; Chang I; Tran ATP; Cho GC, 2018, 'Introduction of a vegetation-friendly bio-based soil binder', in 11th International Conference on Geosynthetics 2018, ICG 2018, pp. 794 - 799
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Im J; Chang I; Cho GC, 2017, 'Small strain stiffness and elastic behavior of gellan treated soils with confinement', in Geotechnical Special Publication, Orlando, Florida USA, pp. 834 - 841, presented at Geotechnical Frontiers 2017, Orlando, Florida USA, 12 March 2017 - 15 March 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784480472.089
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Tran ATP; Chang I; Im J; Cho GC, 2017, 'Upward Wetting Behavior of Unsaturated Xanthan Gum-Treated Sand', in Hoyos LR; McCartney JS; Houston SL; Likos WJ (eds.), Geotechnical Special Publication, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), TX, Dallas, pp. 146 - 154, presented at PanAm Unsaturated Soils 2017, TX, Dallas, 12 November 2017 - 15 November 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784481684.016
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Tran TPA; Im J; Cho GC; Chang I, 2017, 'Soil-Water characteristics of xanthan gum biopolymer containing soils', in ICSMGE 2017 - 19th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, pp. 1091 - 1094
    Conference Papers | 2016
    Chang I; Im J; Cho GC, 2016, 'An Environmentally-Friendly Geotechnical Approach for Soil Erosion Reduction Using Microbial Biopolymers', in Geotechnical Special Publication, pp. 17 - 24, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784480120.003
    Conference Papers | 2016
    Chang I; Im J; Cho GC, 2016, 'Soil-Hydraulic Conductivity Control via a Biopolymer Treatment-Induced Bio-Clogging Effect', in Geotechnical and Structural Engineering Congress 2016 - Proceedings of the Joint Geotechnical and Structural Engineering Congress 2016, pp. 1006 - 1015, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784479742.085
    Conference Papers | 2016
    Im J; Cho GC; Chang I, 2016, 'A New Soil Treatment Method Using Casein from Bovine Milk', in Geotechnical Special Publication, pp. 1 - 6, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784480120.001
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Chang I; Im J; Cho GC, 2015, 'Soil particle composition effect on the strengthening behavior of biopolymer treatment', in Geomechanics from Micro to Macro - Proceedings of the TC105 ISSMGE International Symposium on Geomechanics from Micro to Macro, IS-Cambridge 2014, pp. 1487 - 1490, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b17395-270
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Chang I; Im J; Shin HD; Cho GC, 2015, 'Biochemical soil treatment for erosion control against desertification', in Geotechnical Engineering for Infrastructure and Development - Proceedings of the XVI European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, ECSMGE 2015, pp. 2767 - 2771
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Chang I; Shin Y; Cho GC, 2015, 'Optimum thickness decision of biopolymer treated soil for slope protection on the soil slope', in Computer Methods and Recent Advances in Geomechanics - Proceedings of the 14th Int. Conference of International Association for Computer Methods and Recent Advances in Geomechanics, IACMAG 2014, pp. 1643 - 1648, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b17435-290
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Ham SM; Kwon TH; Chang I, 2015, 'Preliminary study on P-wave monitoring of soil erosion in SRICOS-EFA method', in 15th Asian Regional Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, ARC 2015: New Innovations and Sustainability, pp. 1757 - 1760, http://dx.doi.org/10.3208/jgssp.KOR-32
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Chang I; Cho GC, 2014, 'Elastic wave behaviors of beta-glucan biopolymer-treated residual soil', in Geotechnical Special Publication, pp. 1567 - 1575, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784413272.153
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Chang I; Cho G-C; Santamarina JC, 2013, 'SOIL EROSION CONTROL AND VEGETATION STABILIZATION USING BIOGENIC BIOPOLYMERS', in Cui YJ; Emeriault F; Cuira F; Ghabezloo S; Pereira JM; Reboul M; Ravel H; Tang AM (eds.), PROCEEDINGS OF THE 5TH INTERNATIONAL YOUNG GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERS' CONFERENCE (IYGEC 2013), IOS PRESS, FRANCE, Ecole Ponts ParisTech, Marne la Vallee, pp. 77 - 80, presented at 5th International Young Geotechnical Engineers' Conference (iYGEC), FRANCE, Ecole Ponts ParisTech, Marne la Vallee, 31 August 2013 - 01 September 2013, http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/978-1-61499-297-4-77
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Kim AR; Cho GC; Kwon TH; Chang IH, 2013, 'Practical reviews on CO2 sequestration in Korean sedimentary basins and geophysical responses of CO2-injected sediments', in 18th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering: Challenges and Innovations in Geotechnics, ICSMGE 2013, pp. 567 - 570
    Conference Papers | 2011
    Kim A-R; Chang I; Cho G-C; Kang Y-I, 2011, 'Strain-dependent Dynamic Characteristics of Cement-treated Clay', in Chung CK; Kim HK; Lee JS; Jung YH; Kim DS (eds.), DEFORMATION CHARACTERISTICS OF GEOMATERIALS, PTS 1 AND 2, IOS PRESS, SOUTH KOREA, Seoul, pp. 779 - 784, presented at 5th International Symposium on Deformation Characteristics of Geomaterials (IS), SOUTH KOREA, Seoul, 01 September 2011 - 03 September 2011, http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/978-1-60750-822-9-779
    Conference Papers | 2007
    Chang I; Cho GC, 2007, 'A laboratory procedure to characterize reclaimed clay deposits using shear waves', in Geotechnical Special Publication, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/40908(227)3