About Suzanne van Eekelen

Dr. Suzanne van Eekelen is an adviser and researcher in geo-engineering, specialising in geosynthetic reinforcement, particularly in basal reinforced piled embankments. She also specialises in physical modelling and field monitoring. Dr. van Eekelen received her MSc and PhD from the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands.

Dr. van Eekelen has published over 150 peer-reviewed papers and delivered more than 50 keynotes, invited lectures and short courses worldwide.

Her research on geosynthetic-reinforced pile-supported embankments earned her several awards, including the IGS Award from the International Geosynthetics Society.

Currently, she is engaged in various consultancy and research projects related to physical modelling, retaining walls, industrial areas, ports, various applications of geosynthetic reinforcement and forensic engineering.

Suzanne van Eekelen also chairs the Dutch Design Guideline working groups ‘Geosynthetic-reinforced Pile-supported Embankments’ and ‘Retaining Walls of Reinforced Soil’.