RUNDOWN & PARALLEL SESSIONS
Tentative Programme for GEOFIESTA 2025
Day 1: 13th August 2025 (Wednesday)
08:00 – 08:30 Registration
Arrival of guests and VIPs
08:30 – 09:00
National anthem and doa recital
Welcoming speech by Dr. Muhammad Naqiuddin Mohd Warid, Chairman of the 2nd
09:00 – 09:10
International Geoengineering Conference (GEOFIESTA 2025)
Speech by Dr. Aizat Mohd Taib, Chairman of the 2nd International Anti Collapse
09:10 – 09:20
Geoengineering Competition, UKM
09:20 – 09:30 Group Photo
09:30 - 10:00 Morning tea break
Plenary Speaker of the 2nd International Geoengineering Conference, GEOFIESTA
2025
Artificial Intelligence Applications in Geotechnical Engineering: A
10:00 – 11:00 Comprehensive Review of Emerging Trends, Techniques, and Future
Directions, by Prof. Ir. Dr. Hj. Ramli Bin Hj. Nazir
Distinguished Fellow, Centre of Tropical Geoengineering (GEOTROPIK) Universiti
Teknologi Malaysia.
Keynote Speaker 1:
Integrating Data Mining, Machine Learning, and Geotextile Innovations for AI-
11:00 -11:45 Driven Landslide Mitigation in Tropical Regions,
by Prof. Ir. Dr. Andri Irfan Rifai
Universitas Internasional Batam, Indonesia.
Keynote Speaker 2:
Paving the Way: AI Innovations in Transportation Engineering,
11:45 – 12:30
by Ts. Dr. Mohd Khairul Idham bin Mohd Satar
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
12:30 – 14:00 Lunch
Invited Speaker 1:
Pushing the Limit of GPR Applications in Malaysia,
14:00 – 14:30
by Dr. Nazrin A Rahman
Geophysicist, Global GeoExperts Sdn. Bhd.
Invited Speaker 2:
Geotechnical BIM & Digital Twins,
14:30 – 15:00
by Dr. Gue Chang Shin
Associate Director, G&P Professional Sdn Bhd.
Invited Speaker 3:
Foundation Evaluation of the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Putrajaya Line using
Geophysical Methods,
15:00 – 15:30
by Assoc. Prof. PGeol. Dr. Nordiana Mohd Muztaza
National Fellow, GEOTROPIK
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Parallel Session I
Grand Ballroom Jade Hall
Track 1: Sustainable Urban Development Track 2: Sustainable Urban Development
15:30 – 17:00
Chairperson: Dr. Mohd Zul Hanif Mahmud Chairperson: Assoc. Prof. PGeol. Dr. Nordiana
Mohd Muztaza
051-067 014-014
Umair Faiz Bin Mohd Giman Yi Lu
15:30 – 15:40 Vibration on Soft Ground Tunnelling Due to Probabilistic prediction of steel sheet pile wall
Tunnelling Construction and Train Movement deflection based on approximate Bayesian
calculation
003-003 025-022
Ala Zuhier Keblawi Mohamad Fiqry Bin Mohd Latif
15:40 – 15:50 Experts' Judgment to Advance Sustainable Public Distribution and Downstream Industry Management
Transportation Indicators for Developing of Mineral Resource in Sarawak: An Overview
Countries Using AHP Analysis
004-004 015-026
Ahmad Hakimi Mat Nor Md Shamim Hasan
Strength and Microstructural Enhancement of Properties of Waste Cement Grout for Geotechnical
15:50 – 16:00
Batu Pahat Soft Clay through Synergistic Engineering Application
Stabilisation with Biomass Silica and Sodium
Silicate
002-002 033-034
Md. Ikramul Hoque Ir. Dr. Azhani Binti Zukri
16:00 – 16:10 Analyzing the Shear Strength of Soft Clay Improving the Load-Bearing Performance of Soft
Reinforced with Polypropylene Columns Soil through LECA Replacement and Woven
Geotextile Reinforcement
012-010 026-029
Nurul Asikin Mohd Araha Aina Mardiah Zambri
16:10 – 16:20
Integration of Geophysical Methods for Cavity Performance Evaluation of Bamboo Gigantochloa
Detection using 2-D Cross Plot Model Scortechinii Layers for Soil Stabilization
011-011 038-042
Muhammad Fawzy Ismullah Massinai Nur Izzati binti Mohd Suhainor
16:20 – 16:30
Improve the Subsurface Tomography through Implementation of Digital Twin (DT) for Road
Joint Inversion using Cross Gradient Algorithm Infrastructure in Malaysia
019-017 037-037
Mritunjay Kumar Zulkifli Abu Hassan
16:30 – 16:40
Machine-Learning Models for Blast Parameter Effect of Crater Shape and Profile on Shallow
Estimation Using Synthetic Data Augmentation Buried Charge Detonation
037-036
031-076
Fakrurazi Awang Kechik
Bakhtiar Affandy bin Othman
16:40 – 16:50 Slope Failure Susceptibility under Tropical Rainfall
Numerical Analysis of Slope Stability under
in Urban Highlands: A Parametric Study on
Seismic Loading Using PLAXIS 3D
Unsaturated Soil Behaviour and Slope Resilience
16:50 – 17:00 Q&A session Q&A session
17:00 – 17:10 Tea break
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Parallel Session II
Grand Ballroom Jade Hall
Track 3: Others Track 4: Sustainable Urban Development
17:10 – 18:50 Chairperson: Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Norhidayah Chairperson: Professor Ir. Dr. Mohd. Ashraf
Abdul Hassan/ Assoc Prof. Dr. bin Mohamad / Ts Dr Faridah
Aniza Ibrahim Hanim Khairuddin
008-006 043-046
Weng Siew Lam Nur Shuhada Nordin
17:10 – 17:20 Net Zero Energy Building (NZEB) in Sustainable Characterisation of Modified Rapid Setting
Construction: A Bibliometric Analysis Bitumen Emulsion Incorporated with Fly Ash and
Its Influence on The Physical Behaviour
065-079 045-047
Abdul Qayyum Jalal Aina Najwani binti Suhairi
17:20 – 17:30 Application of Polyurethane (PU) Injection as The Overview of Adhesive Properties of Binders and
Immediate Action to Temporarily Support the Aggregates
Damaged Bakau Pile Slab
009-013 054-056
Wu Hao Mohamad Abid Azizi Bin Mohd Asri
17:30 – 17:40 Improving CPT Data Quality with Random Forest Assessment of Subsurface Characterisation Using
Seismic Refraction for Sustainable Infrastructure
Development
016-015 053-057
Nor Hafizah Hanis Abdullah Ahmad Syahmi Lazmin
17:40 – 17:50 Performance of Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Electrical Resistivity Survey for Subsurface
Integrated Bridge System on Soft Soil: A Characterization in Residential Site Assessment
Numerical Study with Lightweight Backfill and Planning
049-052 055-058
Shambhavi Sinha Muhd Hazim Auji Mohd Izan
Machine Learning Augmented Kinematic Stability Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Survey for
17:50 – 18:00
Analysis for Predicting Failure Probabilities of Detecting Subsurface Cavities beneath Concrete
Marble Mine Slopes Using Joint Orientation Data Surfaces
in Rajasthan, India
014-027 077-081
Mohammad Qraywi Siti Zaleha Daud
18:00 – 18:10 Performance Evaluation of Slope Bar: A Novel Mineral Exploration in Developing Regions: A
Slope Barrier for Erosion Control PRISMA-Based Review of Legal, Regulatory and
Economic Constraints.
005-008 028-030
Chao Liu Muhammad Ainul Ariff Mohd Asri
18:10 – 18:20
Study on Microstructure and Unsaturated Fiberglass in Asphalt: Unlocking Durability and
Behaviours of Loess Performance " A Review of Current Trends
032-033
031-032
Mariatul Kiftiah Ahmad Legiman
Bakhtiar Affandy bin Othman
18:20 – 18:30 Artificial Intelligence-Driven Integration of
Understanding Soil Liquefaction on Sand Mixtures
Lithology and Weathering Data for Debris Flow
and Its Role in Disaster Risk Management
Susceptibility: A Systematic Review
013-012
Kelvin Chiam Kai Woon
18:30 – 18:40 Exploration of Ground Materials and
Characteristics Using Resistivity Survey and
Mackintosh Probe Test
18:40 – 18:50 Q&A session Q&A session
End of Day 1
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Day 2: 14th August 2025 (Thursday)
08:00 – 08:30 Registration
Arrival of guests and VIPs
08:30 – 08:45
National Anthem
Welcoming remarks by Prof. Ts. Dr. Edy Tonnizam bin Mohamad,
08:45 – 09:00
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Development), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Opening Speech by Dato' Ir. Sazali bin Harun
09:00 – 09:10
Director General of Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia.
Montage
09:10 – 09:30 Appreciation and prize giving ceremony
Group photo
09:30 – 09:45 Morning Tea Break
Keynote Speaker 3:
09:45 – 10:30 Perancangan Pembangunan di Kawasan Tanah Tinggi,
by Dato’ TPr Nik Noraisu binti Nik Ibrahim, DIMP., AMP.
Director of PLAN Malaysia Pahang.
Keynote Speaker 4:
10:30 – 11:15 AI-Ready Ground Improvement Strategies for Ultra-Soft Soil in Seismic
Coastal Reclamation: A Case Study from Kalibaru, Jakarta,
by Dr. Ir. Agus Himawan
PT Promisco Sinergi Indonesia/Institut Teknologi Sains Bandung, Indonesia
11:15 – 12:00 Keynote Speaker 5:
Integrating Sustainability into Infrastructure: The ECRL Model for Inclusive
Development,
by Dato’ Sri Darwis Abdul Razak
Chief Executive Officer, Malaysia Rail Link Sdn. Bhd (MRL)
12:00 – 12:30 Invited Speaker 4:
ECRL Tunnelling Works: Key Considerations and Challenges,
by Mr. Mohd Nizam bin Daut
Deputy Project Director, MRL Sdn Bhd.
12:30- 13:00 Invited Speaker 5:
Geosynthetics for Sustainable Infrastructure in Tropical Regions,
by Ir. Albert Lim Lum Kong
Senior Geosynthetics Manager, Solmax
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
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Parallel Session III
Grand Ballroom Jade Hall
Track 7: Climate Resilience Strategies; Others Track 8: AI; Sustainable Urban Development.
14:00 – 15:20
Chairperson: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ramadhansyah Chairperson: Ts. Dr. Aizat Mohd Taib
Putra Jaya
009-053 056-060
Wu Hao Maizatul Sofiah Binti Mt Rodhi
14:00 – 14:10 An Integrated Framework for CPT Data Cleaning: Laboratory Evaluation of Basalt Fiber-Reinforced
Multi-Technique Preprocessing and Random Forest Dense-Graded Asphalt
Correction
049-059 058-062
Puteri Nurazrina Ishak Adedibu Sunny Akingboye
14:10 – 14:20 Scientometric Insights into Rockfall Hazard Microgravity-Driven Borehole Geotechnics:
Research: Mapping Trends, Thematic Evolution, Modeling Subsurface Defects for Urban
and Future Directions Infrastructure Integrity
060-064 034-035
Anas Puri Sri Atmaja P. Rosyidi
Utilization of PET Plastic Waste and Crushed Stone Geotechnical Engineering Forensics on Retaining
14:20 – 14:30
Dust to Increase the Shear Strength of Soft Clay Wall Structural Collapse of Railway Bridge of BH
355 at Ciganea, Purwakarta Indonesia
057-066 059-063
Muhammad Taqiuddin Zakaria Edgar Jr. Joe
Fault Imaging Using Correlated Geophysical AI-Enhanced Probabilistic Framework for Rainfall-
14:30 – 14:40
Approaches at Northern Region of Aceh, Indonesia Induced Landslide Prediction in Tropical Terrain: A
Case Study from Sabah, Malaysia
027-028 047-065
Zuraini binti Zainal Surachai Airak
14:40 – 14:50 Field Interpretation of Malaysian Hemic Peat Railway Flood and Landslide Vulnerability, A
Behaviour using Cone Penetration Test with Pore Bibliometric Review of AI Applications and
Water Pressure (CPTu) Research Gaps
023-020 010-009
Marhazlin Mohamad Mbuotidem Dick
14:50 – 15:00 Subgrade Performance Under Climate-Driven Lithologic Delineation and Site Suitability
Rainfall Infiltration of Flexible Pavements: Assessment Via Machine Learning-Optimized
Overview Geophysical and SPT-N Approaches
024-021 063-073
Mohamad Syazwan Mohd Roslee Dayang Zulaika Abang Hasbollah1
15:00 – 15:10 Comparative Analysis of Vetiver and Lemon Grass Finite Element Modelling of Bored Piles in
for Soil Erosion Mitigation and Slope Stability Irregular Limestone Bedrock Formation
under Rainfall Variation
15:10 – 15:20 Q&A session Q&A session
Parallel Session IV
Grand Ballroom
Jade Hall
Track 9: Others
Track 10: Others
15:30 – 16:50 Chairperson: Ts. Dr. Mohd Khairul Idham bin
Chairperson: Assoc. Prof. [Link] Dr. Andy
Mohd Satar
Anderson Bery
020-018 029-031
Zaffri Zaki Nurul Syafida Abu Bakar
Smart Soil Block Retaining Walls with Rubber Review on Rare Earth Elements (REEs) of Sarawak
15:30 – 15:40 Backfill: An IoT Approach for Monitoring
Moisture, Temperature and Humidity
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022-019 042-043
Akar Kamal Mohammed Zulaikha Nabila binti Ahmad Pua'ad
Impact of Including Blast Furnace Slag on Fat Clay Influence of Hydraulic Parameters on Soil
15:40 – 15:50
Soil's Shrinkage and Swelling Properties Detachment in Dispersive Landslide under
Controlled Rainfall Intensity
021-023 044-045
Ahmad Zharfan Bin Ahmad Husaini Mritunjay Kumar
Quantitative Evaluation of Rock Weathering Advancements in Pillar Design and Stability
15:50 – 16:00 Grades Using Physio-Mechanical Properties from Assessment in Underground Hard Rock Mining: A
In-Situ Field Tests Comprehensive Review of Empirical, Numerical,
and Machine Learning Approaches
021-024 048-049
Vynotdni Rathinasamy Nor Shahidah Mohd Nazer
16:00 – 16:10 Groundwater Characterization Through Fractal Analysis of Landslide Morphology: Insights
Hydrogeological Analysis and Geophysical from Laboratory Simulations under Controlled Soil
Profiling Techniques at Relau, Kedah and Hydrological Conditions
021-025 006-007
Vynotdni Rathinasamy Wan Noor Hin Mior Sani
Fracture-Controlled Groundwater Flow in the The Modelling and Design Optimisation of
16:10 – 16:20
Jurong Formation: A Zonal Approach to Rock Sawdust, Garnet Waste, and Palm Oil Fuel Ash-
Aquifer Classification Base Asphalt Binders Using Response Surface
Methodology
072-078 076-080
Azmil Zakaria
Performance Evaluation of Full Depth Reclamation Nur Azwin Ismail
(FDR-E) using Cold-in Place Recycling
16:20 – 16:30 (CIPR)with Bitumen Emulsion: Eliminating Curing Evaluation of Ground Response and Site
for Faster Rehabilitation on Expressway Classification Using Active and Passive Seismic
Techniques in West Banda Aceh
071-077 064-074
Teoh Ying Joa Mohd Adli Mohd Rosli
Cambrian Relative Sea-Level Fluctuations Using A Comparison between Dry and Wet Mix Method
16:30 – 16:40 Different Approaches; a) Excel Spreadsheet b) Sample Preparation for Asphalt Mixture Containing
Fischer Lab and c) Phyton code Nano clay and Styrene-Butadiene-Rubber (SBR)
“PyFISCHERPLOT”
16:40 – 16:50 Q&A session Q&A session
16:50 – 17:00 Tea break
Prize - Giving Ceremony
17:00 – 17:20 Closing Montage
Closing speech by Ts. Dr. Bakhtiar Affandy bin Othman, Co-Chairman of 2nd
17:20 – 17:30
International Geoengineering Conference (GEOFIESTA 2025)
17:30 – 18:00 Prize- giving ceremony for Best Presenter and Best Paper.
Group photo session
End of Day 2
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