Dr. Hem Bahadur Motra | Engineering | Best Researcher Award
Lecturer at Christian-Albrechts-
Dr. Hem Bahadur Motra is a distinguished researcher and academic in civil and geotechnical engineering, currently serving as a Research Associate and Head of the Geomechanics/Rock Mechanics Experimental Laboratory at Kiel University, Germany. He holds advanced degrees including a Dr.-Ing. and Habilitation, specializing in rock physics, geomechanics, and structural engineering. His extensive experience spans teaching, international advisory roles, and consulting in oil, energy, and mining sectors. Dr. Hem Bahadur Motra’s research focuses on rock mechanics, geotechnical modeling, and seismic characterization, with over 50 publications, 656 citations, and an h-index of 14, reflecting significant contributions to engineering sciences.
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Featured Publications
Micromechanical Variation of Organic Matter (Kerogen Type I) Under Controlled Thermal Maturity Progression
– Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 2024
Comparison of Geomechanical Upscaling Methods for Prediction of Elastic Modulus of Heterogeneous Media
– Geoenergy Science and Engineering, 2024
Elastic Properties of Anisotropic Rocks Using Stepwise Loading Framework in a True Triaxial Testing Apparatus
– Geoenergy Science and Engineering, 2024
Mechanical and Velocity Response of Shale Under Polyaxial Stress Conditions
– Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 2024