Yunesh Saulick earned his PhD in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Hong Kong, where his research focused on the development and characterization of materials for sustainable geotechnical infrastructure. He later completed postdoctoral research at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, expanding his work on engineered soil–water interactions, functional geomaterials, and both physics-based and data-driven approaches. His research bridges fundamental material behaviour with field-scale implementation and infrastructure performance under challenging environmental conditions.
Yunesh Saulick joined the University of Ottawa in 2024 as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering. His research focuses on functional and climate-resilient geomaterials, with particular interest in controlling soil–water interactions through engineered surface properties. His work includes engineered water repellency, moisture transport, durability, hydraulic behaviour, and adaptive granular systems. By connecting material-scale processes with field-scale geotechnical performance, his research aims to develop practical and sustainable solutions for more resilient infrastructure.