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Dr Jurij Karlovsek
Dr

Jurij Karlovsek

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Overview

Background

Dr Jurij Karlovsek is an expert in Geotechnical Engineering, dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and fostering the development of the next generation of engineers. His comprehensive expertise spans various domains within Geotechnical Engineering, including:

1. Infrastructure Projects:

  • Research in Sustainable Infrastructure Development
  • Expertise in Tunnelling and Constructability

2. Information Modelling:

  • Information Modelling in Tunnelling, focusing on Bored and Mechanised Tunnelling
  • BIM and Sustainability for Life Cycle Management

3. Non-Destructive and Spatial Techniques:

  • Employing NDT and Spatial techniques for Infrastructure Projects
  • I specialize in integrity and localization through advanced technologies like GPR, SLAM, LiDAR, and InSAR.

Dr Karlovsek is an EAIT Faculty Lead and Co-Director at the Sustainable Infrastructure Research Hub, collaborating closely with the BEL Faculty. Additionally, he is the co-founder and area lead at the Infrastructure CoLab.

Within the School of Civil Engineering (SoCE), Dr Karlovsek serves as the course coordinator for key subjects:

At the corporate level, Dr Karlovsek is actively involved in community engagement through the creation and implementation of associations. Currently, he holds the position of Vice-President of the National Committee of the Australian Tunnelling Society (ATS) and serves as the Past Animator (Chair) of the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association (ITA) Working Group 22 – Information Modelling in Tunnelling (BIM in Tunnelling). Locally, Dr Karlovsek contributes to committees at BrisBIM – Digital Community Group Queensland, Planning Institute of Australia Technical Group (PlanTech), Australasian BIM Advisory Board (ABAB) and the Australian Shotcrete Society National Committee.

Beyond his organizational roles, Dr Karlovsek is deeply committed to mentorship, actively guiding undergraduate and postgraduate students. He supports their research endeavors, industry engagement activities, and overall ensures a enriching and profitable educational experience for each student under his mentorship.

Availability

Dr Jurij Karlovsek is:
Available for supervision
Media expert

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Research impacts

Awards and Memberships:

  • UQ SIRH - Co-Director - Sustainable Infrastructure Research Hub (EAIT Faculty Lead)
  • SoCE - Director Engagement
  • ATS - Vice-President at National Committee (Australian Tunnelling Society)
  • Infrastructure CoLab - Co-Founder and Area Lead
  • ABAB – Australian BIM Advisory Board - Industry Lead / Infrastructure (Tunnels)
  • BrisBIM – Digital Construction Industry Queensland - Committee Member
  • PlanTech - Planing Institute Australia (PIA) Technical Group - Member
  • ITA Animateur of Working Group 22 – Information Modelling in Tunnelling (Past Chair 2016 - 2023)
  • AuSS (Australian Shotcrete Society) National Committee Member
  • QGD Website - Website Co-Owner
  • Industry Advisory Board Member (Civil Engineering), UQ (2020 - 2022)
  • Academic Advisor - Civil Geotechnical Engineering Major (2020 - 2022)
  • ITA Young Members Group (ITAYM Founder and Chair) – 2014-2016
  • International Tunnelling and Underground Space Awards 2015 (ITA-AITES Awards): ITA Young Tunneller of the Year 2015
  • ATS Young Professional Representative (ATSYM Founder and Chair) – 2012-2016
  • David Sudgen Award 2012; ATS Award - Young Professional Engineers, Sydney - 2012
  • Vice-Chair & Founder of UQ APS (Association of Postgraduate Students), UQ - 2011
  • President of PRESS (Postgraduate Research in Engineering Student Society), UQ – 2010

Works

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45 works between 2010 and 2024

1 - 20 of 45 works

2024

Conference Publication

Interpretation method for laser-scanning point clouds of segmental tunnel linings based on hybrid analysis

Zhang, Y., Liu, X. and Karlovšek, J. (2024). Interpretation method for laser-scanning point clouds of segmental tunnel linings based on hybrid analysis. GeoShanghai 2024 International Conference, Shanghai, China, 26 - 29 May 2024. Bristol, United Kingdom: Institute of Physics Publishing. doi: 10.1088/1755-1315/1333/1/012021

Interpretation method for laser-scanning point clouds of segmental tunnel linings based on hybrid analysis

2024

Journal Article

Large ring test for evaluation of restrained shrinkage cracking: calibration and experimental trial

Xu, Zhongyu, Hanžič, Lucija, Asche, Harry and Karlovšek, Jurij (2024). Large ring test for evaluation of restrained shrinkage cracking: calibration and experimental trial. Advances in Civil Engineering, 2024 6698625, 1-18. doi: 10.1155/2024/6698625

Large ring test for evaluation of restrained shrinkage cracking: calibration and experimental trial

2024

Journal Article

Recommended rock joints setting in 2D FEM simulations for engineering design of excavations created in jointed rockmass

Kong, Keith W.K. and Karlovsek, Jurij (2024). Recommended rock joints setting in 2D FEM simulations for engineering design of excavations created in jointed rockmass. Australian Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Engineering, 20 (1), 1-19. doi: 10.1080/14488388.2024.2328454

Recommended rock joints setting in 2D FEM simulations for engineering design of excavations created in jointed rockmass

2024

Journal Article

THE QUEENSLAND GEOTECHNICAL DATABASE

Thompson, Tim, Priddle, Jared and Karlovsek, Jurij (2024). THE QUEENSLAND GEOTECHNICAL DATABASE. Australian Geomechanics Journal, 59 (1), 93-102. doi: 10.56295/AGJ5915

THE QUEENSLAND GEOTECHNICAL DATABASE

2024

Journal Article

A framework to demonstrate the utility and safety of the observational method

Roper, Thomas, Bertuzzi, Robert, Oliveira, David and Karlovšek, Jurij (2024). A framework to demonstrate the utility and safety of the observational method. Geomechanics and Tunnelling, 17 (2), 91-103. doi: 10.1002/geot.202300041

A framework to demonstrate the utility and safety of the observational method

2024

Journal Article

A systems thinking approach to reimagining innovation models: The example of clean hydrogen

McAvoy, Sue, Meath, Cristyn, Toth-Peter, Agnes, Jagdish, Ninad and Karlovsek, Jurij (2024). A systems thinking approach to reimagining innovation models: The example of clean hydrogen. Systems Research and Behavioral Science. doi: 10.1002/sres.3016

A systems thinking approach to reimagining innovation models: The example of clean hydrogen

2023

Journal Article

Spray-applied waterproofing membranes in tunnelling: A construction perspective

Pelz, Ulrike and Karlovšek, Jurij (2023). Spray-applied waterproofing membranes in tunnelling: A construction perspective. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 142 105409, 1-17. doi: 10.1016/j.tust.2023.105409

Spray-applied waterproofing membranes in tunnelling: A construction perspective

2023

Journal Article

Variables affecting the risk of vehicle collisions in Australian road tunnels

Hidayat, Edwin, Lange, David, Karlovsek, Jurij and Kim, Jiwon (2023). Variables affecting the risk of vehicle collisions in Australian road tunnels. Journal of Road Safety, 34 (4), 20-30. doi: 10.33492/JACRS-D-22-00032

Variables affecting the risk of vehicle collisions in Australian road tunnels

2023

Journal Article

Implementing circular economy principles in infrastructure procurement to support circular supply chains

Karlovsek, Jurij, Meath, Cristyn, Miles-Mwangangi, Lawrence, MacDonald, Charles and Brockmann, Alfredo (2023). Implementing circular economy principles in infrastructure procurement to support circular supply chains. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 1-14. doi: 10.1108/ecam-09-2022-0908

Implementing circular economy principles in infrastructure procurement to support circular supply chains

2023

Journal Article

Automating the calibration of flat-jointed bonded particle model microproperties for the Rewan Sandstone case study

Tsang, Matthew, Clark, Ian and Karlovšek, Jurij (2023). Automating the calibration of flat-jointed bonded particle model microproperties for the Rewan Sandstone case study. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 56 (9), 6459-6480. doi: 10.1007/s00603-023-03390-4

Automating the calibration of flat-jointed bonded particle model microproperties for the Rewan Sandstone case study

2023

Conference Publication

A framework to assess the expected utility of the observational method

Roper, T. P. and Karlovšek, J. (2023). A framework to assess the expected utility of the observational method. ITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress 2023 (WTC 2023), Athens, Greece, 12-18 May 2023. London, United Kingdom: CRC Press/Balkema. doi: 10.1201/9781003348030-199

A framework to assess the expected utility of the observational method

2022

Journal Article

Co-designing a multi-level platform for industry level transition to circular economy principles: a case study of the infrastructure CoLab

Meath, Cristyn, Karlovšek, Jurij, Navarrete, Claudia, Eales, Michael and Hastings, Patrick (2022). Co-designing a multi-level platform for industry level transition to circular economy principles: a case study of the infrastructure CoLab. Journal of Cleaner Production, 347 131080, 131080. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.131080

Co-designing a multi-level platform for industry level transition to circular economy principles: a case study of the infrastructure CoLab

2022

Journal Article

Spray-applied waterproofing membranes in tunnelling: application and research directions in Australia

Pelz, Ulrike and Karlovšek, Jurij (2022). Spray-applied waterproofing membranes in tunnelling: application and research directions in Australia. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 122 104364, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.tust.2022.104364

Spray-applied waterproofing membranes in tunnelling: application and research directions in Australia

2022

Journal Article

Identification method for internal forces of segmental tunnel linings via the combination of laser scanning and hybrid structural analysis

Zhang, Yumeng, Karlovšek, Jurij and Liu, Xian (2022). Identification method for internal forces of segmental tunnel linings via the combination of laser scanning and hybrid structural analysis. Sensors, 22 (6) 2421, 2421. doi: 10.3390/s22062421

Identification method for internal forces of segmental tunnel linings via the combination of laser scanning and hybrid structural analysis

2022

Journal Article

Optimized differential evolution algorithm for solving DEM material calibration problem

Ji, Songtao and Karlovšek, Jurij (2022). Optimized differential evolution algorithm for solving DEM material calibration problem. Engineering with Computers, 39 (3), 1-16. doi: 10.1007/s00366-021-01564-8

Optimized differential evolution algorithm for solving DEM material calibration problem

2021

Journal Article

Study on the universal tapered segmental ring assembly simulation algorithm and deviation assessment: a case study on metro line tunnel

Zheng, Guoping and Karlovsek, Jurij (2021). Study on the universal tapered segmental ring assembly simulation algorithm and deviation assessment: a case study on metro line tunnel. Advances in Civil Engineering, 2021 (1) 9975848, 1-14. doi: 10.1155/2021/9975848

Study on the universal tapered segmental ring assembly simulation algorithm and deviation assessment: a case study on metro line tunnel

2021

Other Outputs

Parametric Analysis of Support System Development in Road Tunnels

Predana, I Made Aryatirta and Karlovšek, Jurij (2021). Parametric Analysis of Support System Development in Road Tunnels. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/f4cd975

Parametric Analysis of Support System Development in Road Tunnels

2021

Journal Article

Calibration and uniqueness analysis of microparameters for DEM cohesive granular material

Ji, Songtao and Karlovšek, Jurij (2021). Calibration and uniqueness analysis of microparameters for DEM cohesive granular material. International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 32 (1), 121-136. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmst.2021.11.003

Calibration and uniqueness analysis of microparameters for DEM cohesive granular material

2021

Journal Article

Application of superposition method to study the mechanical behaviour of overlying strata in longwall mining

Ji, Songtao, He, Hu and Karlovšek, Jurij (2021). Application of superposition method to study the mechanical behaviour of overlying strata in longwall mining. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 146 104874, 1-15. doi: 10.1016/j.ijrmms.2021.104874

Application of superposition method to study the mechanical behaviour of overlying strata in longwall mining

2021

Journal Article

Analytical study of subcritical crack growth under mode I loading to estimate the roof durability in underground excavation

Ji, Songtao, Wang, Zeng and Karlovšek, Jurij (2021). Analytical study of subcritical crack growth under mode I loading to estimate the roof durability in underground excavation. International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 32 (2), 375-385. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmst.2021.08.006

Analytical study of subcritical crack growth under mode I loading to estimate the roof durability in underground excavation

Funding

Current funding

  • 2023 - 2025
    Modelling impacts of natural hazards on interconnected infrastructure networks
    Natural Hazards Research Australia
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2024
    Infrastructure CoLab 2023 - 24
    Business Models (Australia) Pty Ltd
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023
    The Infrastructure Workforce in Transition - KBR-IS Case
    Kellogg Brown & Root Pty Ltd
    Open grant

Supervision

Availability

Dr Jurij Karlovsek is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Resilience of Underground Infrastructure Use of Digital Engineering

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Cristyn Meath, Associate Professor David Lange

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Large Ring Test for Restrained Shrinkage Cracking in Shotcrete Tunnel Lining

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The Value of Geotechnical Information as a Public or Private Asset

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor David Williams

  • Doctor Philosophy

    How wide can a rock reinforced cavern be opened?

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Mojtaba Rajabi

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The Observational Method in Tunnelling: Integrating Structural Safety and Economic Optimisation

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Tunnelling related topic - Water mitigation

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor David Williams

  • Doctor Philosophy

    BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING BASED LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT: An Early Design Stage Decision-Making Framework Focused on Building's End-of-Life Stage

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr SangHyung Ahn

Completed supervision

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