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Happy New Year! As we embark on 2025, the Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory at Shibaura Institute of Technology (GEL-SIT) remains committed to our mission of “Enjoying Learning and Cultivating Confidence and Pride.” The remarkable achievements of our students last year were a testament to their curiosity and dedication, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone […]

As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on what has been a rewarding year for the Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory at Shibaura Institute of Technology (GEL-SIT), made possible by the unwavering support of so many individuals. We would like to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to our successes.

The 32nd GEL-SIT plenary seminar was held, concluding the last seminar of the year. This time, eight B4 students gave final progress reports on their theses. They had done excellent research up to this point, and in addition to solving the problems presented at the previous seminar, they also reported on new perspectives and future

The official SIT website and the EurekAlert! Science News Releases website have both published a press release featuring one of the research outcomes from GEL-SIT. Article on official SIT websiteArticle on EurekAlert! Science News Releases

The 31st GEL-SIT plenary seminar was held. This time, six M2 students presented progress reports on their master’s theses. With today’s reports, the M2 progress reports are now complete, and we will begin the process of compiling the master’s theses. The M2 students have consistently pursued their research with enthusiasm, sincerity, and creativity. We look

The 30th GEL-SIT plenary seminar was held. This time, eight B4 students presented the progress of their graduation thesis research. With the end of the year approaching, there are only two more opportunities for B4 students to report on their progress, including this one. At this milestone, I hope that they will continue to work

Several students from our laboratory visited the technical center of Earth Prime Co., Ltd. in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, as part of a collaborative research project on chemical grouting. During the visit, the students were able to see testing equipment that our laboratory does not have, and especially the well-organized testing room attracted the interest

The 29th GEL-SIT plenary seminar was held. This time, three M1 students reported on the progress of their research. The research topics they covered were very interesting and timely, including carbon dioxide fixation in soil, smart improved piles, and geopolymers. These presentations were very fulfilling and gave us high hopes that the M1 students will

The 28th GEL-SIT plenary seminar was held. This time, progress reports were given by M2 students who are in the final stages of writing their master’s theses. At each seminar, M1 students take turns recording the question and answer sessions for each report. This recording ensures that the content of the seminar discussions is preserved,

The 27th GEL-SIT plenary seminar was held. This time the B4 students gave progress reports on their thesis research. At this time of the year, the B4 students give progress reports once every two weeks, but each student has shown results that exceed my expectations for the two weeks of progress, with a sincere and