2023 Jack Morgan Young Geotechnical Practitioners Award

The inaugural Jack Morgan Young Geotechnical Practitioners Award was presented in 2009. The award is presented biennially to an outstanding Victorian geotechnical practitioner under the age of 35. A call for abstracts was placed to our members in May. This year three applicants will each present on their chosen topic to our members with Jack Morgan in attendance to select a winning presentation.

Applicants will be judged on their contribution to geotechnics and understanding of geotechnical issues with our presenters competing for the following:

The winner will receive:

• a trophy;
• a cash prize of $1,500; and
• two year’s free membership of the Australian Geomechanics Society

Runners up will receive:

• one year’s free membership of the Australian Geomechanics Society.

Event program

• 5:30pm: Registrations open
• 6:00pm: Welcome and applicant presentations commence
• 8:00pm: Award announcements
• 8:30pm: Event concludes

About the speakers

Parisa Oskooei Senior Geotechnical Engineer at FSG Geotechnics

Tackling Unique Engineering Challenges at the Arts Centre Melbourne – State Theatre

Victoria Hann Senior Geotechnical Engineer at Arup

Bridging the Gap – Enriching Load Rating Assessments for Bridges with Scarce Geotechnical Information

Aria Moradshahi Senior Geotechnical Engineer at FSG Geotechnics

Energy Piles – A Source of Green Energy Under Buildings

Engineers Australia members participating in AGS technical sessions can record attendance on their personal CPD logs. Members should refer to Engineers Australia CPD policy for details on CPD types, requirements and auditing guidelines.