Sustainable Infrastructure and Geoengineering Lab (SIGLab)
Dr. Maghoul Research Team
About SIGLab
Welcome to the Sustainable Infrastructure and Geoengineering Lab (SIGLab)!
Founded by Dr. Pooneh Maghoul, P.Eng. at Polytechnique Montréal, SIGLab is at the forefront of cutting-edge research and development.
Welcome to the Sustainable Infrastructure and Geoengineering Lab (SIGLab)!
Founded by Dr. Pooneh Maghoul, P.Eng. at Polytechnique Montréal, SIGLab is at the forefront of cutting-edge research and development.
We are dedicated to advancing our understanding of subsurface systems, especially in the face of complex loading and multiple hazards.
At SIGLab, our research spans a wide range of areas, including:
- Resilient infrastructure for climate change and geohazards on Earth and harsh environments in Space
- Clean energy systems (small modular reactors and geothermal)
- Permafrost engineering
- Geostructural health monitoring
- Non-destructive testing
- Circular economy in construction
- Bio-inspired materials for ground improvement
- Bio-inspired robotic systems for subsurface exploration
- Subsurface sensing
- Lunar and martian geotechnics
- In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) on the Moon and beyond.
Vision
Our vision is to tackle 21st-century (civil) engineering challenges by creatively bridging diverse ideas with traditional research pillars.
We strive to make this vision a reality by embracing diversity and inclusion and applying global engineering principles to our approach.
In addition, we are committed to fostering an entrepreneurial spirit within our organization.
By incorporating entrepreneurship into our ethos, we aim to not only address existing challenges but also to proactively identify new opportunities for growth and advancement in the field of civil engineering.
Mission
Our mission is to empower and prepare the next generation of professionals for successful engineering careers.
Through our comprehensive training program and safe, engaging learning environment, we equip them with a well-rounded set of hard and soft skills to excel and become effective leaders in their chosen field.
Poromechanics
Smart geotechnics
Circular economy
Climate change adaptation tools
Adaptability
Communication
Critical thinking
Teamwork
Advanced materials
Collaboration
Leadership
Problem-solving
