About

The conference seeks to present the state of the art in the field of Bio-mediated and Bio-inspired Geotechnics (BioGeotechnics), promote co-operation and exchange of information about the emerging field of bio-geotechnics; develop and promote improved modeling of bio-mediated and bio-inspired processes; translate fundamental bio-inspired knowledge into enabling technologies with future commercialization potential; and facilitate the adoption of bio-mediated and bio-inspired solutions into geotechnical engineering practice.

Conference objectives

• Provide a state of the art on biogeotechnics

• Facilitate knowledge exchange on biogeotechnics among

  • international researchers,
  • industry,
  • agencies,
  • educators

• Initiate development of an international research network

• Provide workshops and short courses