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23Journal articles
14Conference papers
4Patents granted
2Book chapters
5Under review
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Journal Articles 23

Under review 5not included in the count above

  1. S5

    Tiwari, Nitin*; Nepal, Bijay; Chy, Nur Sazzad Hossain; Ly, Khymeng. “Time-dependent frost destructuration of cemented soil through hydraulic memory.” Under review in Géotechnique; Special Issue: Time-dependent soil behaviour in multi-coupled problems.

  2. S4

    Tiwari, Nitin*; Chy, Nur Sazzad Hossain; Nepal, Bijay; Ly, Khymeng. “Frozen landside ground as a transient blanket: underseepage uplift, crust cracking and piping conditions beneath levees.” Under review in Acta Geotechnica.

  3. S3

    Tiwari, Nitin*; Nepal, Bijay; Chy, Nur Sazzad Hossain; Ly, Khymeng; Dhakal, Suvechha; Rimal, Subin. “The Confining Stress Paradox in Freeze-Thaw Durability of Cement- and Lime-Stabilized Fine-Grained Soils: Separating Stress During Freezing from Stress During Shearing.” Under review in Cold Regions Science and Technology.

  4. S2

    Tiwari, Nitin; Satyam, Neelima; Puppala, Anand J. “Resilient Stabilization Approaches to Mitigate Flooding Effects on Expansive Subgrades.” Under review in International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering.

  5. S1

    Ly, Khymeng; Bhattarai, Mukul; Rai, Diksha; Tiwari, Nitin*. “Thermodynamic Ceiling on MgO Carbonation by NaHCO3 in Stabilized Soil and Its Resilient Stiffness.” Under review in Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE.

2026

  1. J23

    Tiwari, Nitin*; Dhakal, Suvechha; Nepal, Bijay (2026). “An algorithmic finite element framework for layer-by-layer 3D printing of fiber-reinforced stabilized geomaterials.” Advances in Engineering Software, 222, 104299; special issue on Multiphysics Modeling. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.advengsoft.2026.104299

  2. J22

    Tiwari, Nitin*; Nepal, Bijay; Dhakal, Suvechha (2026). “Freeze-thaw damage in granular geomaterials integrating pore-scale thermodynamics with contact network degradation.” Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrmge.2026.07.026

  3. J21

    Tiwari, Nitin*; Raghavamsi, R.V.B.S.; Khare, Sanjeev; Shin, Boonam (2026). “Mitigating spectral bias in physics-informed neural networks through short-time Fourier transform synthesis for viscoelastic modeling.” Computers and Geotechnics, 197, 108180. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2026.108180

  4. J20

    Tiwari, Nitin*; Chy, Nur Sazzad Hossain; Nepal, Bijay (2026). “Nexus of enhanced geothermal systems, carbon sequestration, and critical minerals recovery: A comprehensive review of multi-benefit subsurface resource platforms.” Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 236, 116986. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2026.116986

  5. J19

    Dhakal, Suvechha; Tiwari, Nitin* (2026). “Evaluating the printability and buildability of earth-based fiber–biopolymer composites for 3D printing applications.” Scientific Reports, 16(1), 27439. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-58138-1

2024

  1. J18

    Tiwari, Nitin; Satyam, Neelima (2024). “Indigenous bacteria-driven eco-friendly soil stabilization: A bioinspired approach through microbially induced calcite precipitation for sustainable infrastructure development.” Indian Geotechnical Journal, 54(6), 2286–2302. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40098-023-00864-8

2023

  1. J17

    Bobet, Antonio; Yu, Haitao; Tiwari, Nitin (2023). “Seismic Response of Shallow Circular Openings to Rayleigh Waves.” Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 135. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2023.105036

  2. J16

    Tiwari, Nitin; Satyam, Neelima; Puppala, Anand J. (2023). “Closure to “Effect of Synthetic Geotextile on Stabilization of Expansive Subgrades: Experimental Study”.” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 35(5). https://doi.org/10.1061/jmcee7.mteng-15429

  3. J15

    Tiwari, Nitin; Rondinella, Fabio; Satyam, Neelima; Baldo, Nicola (2023). “Experimental and Machine Learning Approach to Investigate the Mechanical Performance of Asphalt Mixtures with Silica Fume Filler.” Applied Sciences, 13(11). https://doi.org/10.3390/app13116664

  4. J14

    Tiwari, Nitin; Rondinella, Fabio; Satyam, Neelima; Baldo, Nicola (2023). “Alternative Fillers in Asphalt Concrete Mixtures: Laboratory Investigation and Machine Learning Modeling towards Mechanical Performance Prediction.” Materials, 16(2). https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16020807

2022

  1. J13

    Tiwari, Nitin; Baldo, Nicola; Satyam, Neelima; Miani, Matteo (2022). “Mechanical Characterization of Industrial Waste Materials as Mineral Fillers in Asphalt Mixes: Integrated Experimental and Machine Learning Analysis.” Sustainability, 14(10). https://doi.org/doi.org/10.3390/su14105946

  2. J12

    Tiwari, Nitin; Satyam, Neelima (2022). “An Experimental Study on Strength Improvement of Expansive Subgrades by Polypropylene Fibers and Geogrid Reinforcement.” Scientific Reports, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-10773-0

2021

  1. J11

    Tiwari, Nitin; Satyam, Neelima (2021). “Evaluation of Strength and Water Susceptibility Performance of Polypropylene Fiber-Reinforced and Silica Fume-Modified Hot Mix Asphalt.” Advances in Civil Engineering Materials, 10(1), 380–395. https://doi.org/10.1520/acem20210029

  2. J10

    Tiwari, Nitin; Satyam, Neelima; Sharma, Meghna (2021). “Micro-Mechanical Performance Evaluation of Expansive Soil Biotreated with Indigenous Bacteria Using MICP Method.” Scientific Reports, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-89687-2

  3. J9

    Tiwari, Nitin; Satyam, Neelima; Puppala, Anand J. (2021). “Strength and Durability Assessment of Expansive Soil Stabilized with Recycled Ash and Natural Fibers.” Transportation Geotechnics, 29. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trgeo.2021.100556

  4. J8

    Tiwari, Nitin; Satyam, Neelima (2021). “Coupling Effect of Pond Ash and Polypropylene Fiber on Strength and Durability of Expansive Soil Subgrades: An Integrated Experimental and Machine Learning Approach.” Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 13(5), 1101–1112. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrmge.2021.03.010

  5. J7

    Tiwari, Nitin; Satyam, Neelima; Puppala, Anand J. (2021). “Effect of Synthetic Geotextile on Stabilization of Expansive Subgrades: Experimental Study.” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 33(10). https://doi.org/10.1061/(asce)mt.1943-5533.0003901

  6. J6

    Sharma, Meghna; Satyam, Neelima; Tiwari, Nitin; Sahu, Shubham; Reddy, Krishna R. (2021). “Simplified Biogeochemical Numerical Model to Predict Pore Fluid Chemistry and Calcite Precipitation during Biocementation of Soil.” Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 14(9). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-021-07151-x

2020

  1. J5

    Tiwari, Nitin; Satyam, Neelima; Singh, Kundan (2020). “Effect of Curing on Micro-Physical Performance of Polypropylene Fiber Reinforced and Silica Fume Stabilized Expansive Soil under Freezing-Thawing Cycles.” Scientific Reports, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-64658-1

  2. J4

    Tiwari, Nitin; Satyam, Neelima; Patva, Jasmin (2020). “Engineering Characteristics and Performance of Polypropylene Fibre and Silica Fume Treated Expansive Soil Subgrade.” International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering, 6(2). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40891-020-00199-x

  3. J3

    Tiwari, Nitin; Satyam, Neelima; Shukla, Sanjay Kumar (2020). “An Experimental Study on Micro-Structural and Geotechnical Characteristics of Expansive Clay Mixed with EPS Granules.” Soils and Foundations, 60(3), 705–713. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sandf.2020.03.012

  4. J2

    Tiwari, Nitin; Satyam, Neelima (2020). “An Experimental Study on the Behavior of Lime and Silica Fume Treated Coir Geotextile Reinforced Expansive Soil Subgrade.” Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal, 23(5), 1214–1222. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jestch.2019.12.006

2019

  1. J1

    Tiwari, Nitin; Satyam, Neelima (2019). “Experimental Study on the Influence of Polypropylene Fiber on the Swelling Pressure Expansion Attributes of Silica Fume Stabilized Clayey Soil.” Geosciences, 9(9). https://doi.org/doi.org/10.3390/geosciences9090377

Conference Papers 14

2027

  1. C14

    Rimal, Subin†; Abraham, Minu Treesa; Tiwari, Nitin* (2027). “Non-Landslide Sampling Strategies in Post-Wildfire Landslide Susceptibility Modeling: Insights from the San Gabriel Complex Fire.” ASCE2027: The Engineering and Infrastructure Experience, Philadelphia, PA, March 1–5, 2027. Accepted for poster presentation

  2. C13

    Chy, Nur Sazzad Hossain†; Tiwari, Nitin* (2027). “Numerical Analysis of Coupled Stress-Temperature Effects on Fracture Network Evolution and Heat Extraction in Geothermal Reservoirs.” ASCE2027: The Engineering and Infrastructure Experience, Philadelphia, PA, March 1–5, 2027. Accepted for podium presentation

  3. C12

    Ly, Khymeng†; Bhattarai, Mukul; Tiwari, Nitin* (2027). “Bicarbonate-Activated MgO Carbonation for Accelerated Subgrade Stabilization.” ASCE2027: The Engineering and Infrastructure Experience, Philadelphia, PA, March 1–5, 2027. Accepted for podium presentation

  4. C11

    Nepal, Bijay†; Tiwari, Nitin* (2027). “Particle Scale Simulation of Frost Damage in Cemented Soils: Role of Confining Stress Using Discrete Element Method.” ASCE2027: The Engineering and Infrastructure Experience, Philadelphia, PA, March 1–5, 2027. Accepted for poster presentation

  5. C10

    Nepal, Bijay†; Tiwari, Nitin* (2027). “Frost Damage Under Pressure: Rethinking Freeze-Thaw Testing of Cemented Soils Through Confined Triaxial Experiments.” ASCE2027: The Engineering and Infrastructure Experience, Philadelphia, PA, March 1–5, 2027. Accepted for poster presentation

2026

  1. C9

    Chy, Nur Sazzad Hossain†; Nepal, Bijay; Tiwari, Nitin* (2026). “Integrating Geothermal Energy, Carbon Storage, and Critical-Mineral Recovery: A Multi-Benefit Subsurface Platform.” Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) Conference 2026: Powering Illinois' Future Together, SIU Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL, October 22–23, 2026. Poster presentation (Poster 49) [PDF]

  2. C8

    Nepal, Bijay†; Dhakal, Suvechha; Tiwari, Nitin* (2026). “Freeze-Thaw Damage in Granular Geomaterials Integrating Pore-Scale Thermodynamics with Contact-Network Degradation.” Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) Conference 2026: Powering Illinois' Future Together, SIU Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL, October 22–23, 2026. Poster presentation (Poster 20) [PDF]

  3. C7

    Dhakal, Suvechha; Tiwari, Nitin (2026). “Printability and Structural Integrity of Fiber-Reinforced Earth-Based Materials for 3D Printing.” Geo-Congress 2026, 532–543. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784486719.054

2024

  1. C6

    Tiwari, Nitin; Asad, Md.; Bobet, Antonio (2024). “Seismic Response of Unsupported Shallow Circular Openings to Rayleigh Waves.” 18th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, WCEE2024. https://doi.org/10.71846/18-wcee-2571

2023

  1. C5

    Tiwari, Nitin; Shin, Boonam; Becker, Peter; Bobet, Antonio (2023). “Advancing Light Weight Deflectometer Measurements: Integrating Viscoelastic Plastic Model through Numerical Simulation and Large-Scale Laboratory Physical Model Validation.” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting. Lectern session

2022

  1. C4

    Tiwari, Nitin; Rondinella, Fabio; Satyam, Neelima; Baldo, Nicola (2022). “Silica Fume as a Surrogate Filler in Asphalt Concrete Mixture: Laboratory Investigation and a Machine Learning-Based Prediction.” World Multidisciplinary Civil Engineering-Architecture-Urban Planning Symposium, Prague. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0171351

2020

  1. C3

    Tiwari, Nitin; Satyam, Neelima (2020). “Experimental Study on Swelling Attributes of Synthetic Geotextile Reinforced Expansive Soil.” 36th International Geological Congress, India.

2019

  1. C2

    Tiwari, Nitin; Satyam, Neelima; Patva, Jasmin (2019). “Experimental Study on the Influence of Polypropylene Fiber on Swelling Pressure and Expansion Attributes of Clayey Soil.” International Conference on Geotechnics for High-Speed Corridors, India; Paper No. 26.

  2. C1

    Tiwari, Nitin; Satyam, Neelima; Patva, Jasmin (2019). “Experimental Study on the Swelling Behavior of Expansive Soil Reinforced with Coir Geotextile.” Indian Geotechnical Conference 2019; TH03-80. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-6564-3_11

Patents 4

2024

  1. P4

    Jain, Megha; Khan, Iqbal Hafeez; Tiwari, Nitin (2024). “Automatic Digital Impact Testing Apparatus.” Indian Design Patent, No. 402460-001.

2023

  1. P3

    Satyam, Neelima; Dagalia, Monika; Tiwari, Nitin (2023). “Portable Integrated Stand for Constant and Falling Head Permeability Apparatus.” Indian Design Patent, No. 393005-001.

2022

  1. P2

    Satyam, Neelima; Tiwari, Nitin (2022). “Method of Culturing Indigenous Bacteria for Bio Treatment of Expansive Soil Subgrade.” Indian Patent, No. 202021057003.

  2. P1

    Tiwari, Nitin; Satyam, Neelima (2022). “Process for Culturing Indigenous Bacteria for Treating Clays with Varying Plasticity to Improve Engineering Behavior.” Australian Government Patent, No. 2021105096.

Book Chapters 2

2022

  1. B2

    Tiwari, Nitin; Satyam, Neelima (2022). “Performance Evaluation of Reinforced Expansive Soil Subgrade with Polypropylene Fiber and Geogrid.” In Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 165, 545–557. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-77234-5_45

2021

  1. B1

    Tiwari, Nitin; Satyam, Neelima; Patva, Jasmin (2021). “Experimental Study on the Swelling Behavior of Expansive Soil Reinforced with Coir Geotextile.” In Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 138, 119–128. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-6564-3_11

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