Joseph Gallagher Engineers recognised at YGG early careers Competition
Three engineers from Joseph Gallagher recently participated in the Young Geotechnical Group (YGG) Early Careers Presentation Competition, held at the University of Sheffield.
The annual event brings together early-career professionals and researchers to present technical insights and innovations from across the geotechnical engineering sector.
Representing Joseph Gallagher were Emily Cabay, Ojas Dagar and Summer El-Ashmawi, who each delivered presentations on a range of specialist topics.
Emily Cabay presented “Direct Pipe Design River Crossing: Combining the Benefits of HDD and Microtunnelling in Challenging Granular Soil.” Her presentation explored how Direct Pipe technology can combine the advantages of horizontal directional drilling and microtunnelling to deliver complex river crossings in difficult ground conditions.
Ojas Dagar delivered a presentation titled “Groundwater Inflow Assessment for Shaft Construction in Rock,” examining the challenges associated with groundwater control during shaft construction in rock formations.
Summer El-Ashmawi presented “Using Horizontal Directional Drilling as a Method of Validating Geotechnical Investigation,” highlighting how HDD techniques can support and enhance geotechnical investigation processes.
Following a strong set of presentations, Emily Cabay was awarded the Poster Competition prize, recognising the quality and clarity of her technical work.
The event also featured a technical lecture delivered by Alan Willoner, Technical Director at Mott MacDonald, who presented case studies on the assessment and strengthening of existing bridge foundations.
Participation in events such as the YGG Early Careers Competition highlights Joseph Gallagher’s commitment to supporting the development of the next generation of engineers and contributing to knowledge sharing across the geotechnical and tunnelling community.
Congratulations to Emily, Ojas and Summer for representing Joseph Gallagher and contributing to the event.
