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:
- CIVL2210 - Soil Mechanics
- CIVL4525 - Sustainable Infrastructure Design
- CIVL6250 - Underground Structures
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
Fields of research
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Supervision
Availability
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- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Resilience of Underground Infrastructure Use of Digital Engineering
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Cristyn Meath, Associate Professor David Lange
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Doctor Philosophy
Large Ring Test for Restrained Shrinkage Cracking in Shotcrete Tunnel Lining
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
The Value of Geotechnical Information as a Public or Private Asset
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor David Williams
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Doctor Philosophy
How wide can a rock reinforced cavern be opened?
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mojtaba Rajabi
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Doctor Philosophy
The Observational Method in Tunnelling: Integrating Structural Safety and Economic Optimisation
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Tunnelling related topic - Water mitigation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor David Williams
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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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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Failure of the Hard Roof and the Impact on Coal Burst Occurrence
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Joan Esterle
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Development of a risk management framework for enhancing tunnel safety operation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jiwon Kim, Associate Professor David Lange
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