Biogeotechnics Paper Awards 2024

We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Biogeotechnics Paper Awards, honoring authors whose research has significantly advanced the field. This year, we have selected one “Best Paper of the Year” and five “Editors’ Choice Papers” published in 2023 based on the academic quality and impact.

Best Paper Award

The “Best Paper Award” recognizes outstanding academic papers published in Biogeotechnics. This year’s award goes to:

Microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) for soil strengthening: A comprehensive review

Authors: Tianzheng Fu, Alexandra Clarà Saracho, Stuart Kenneth Haigh

Affiliation: University of Cambridge, University of Texas at Austin

Citation: Fu, T., Saracho, A.C., Haigh, S.K. (2023). Microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) for soil strengthening: A comprehensive review. Biogeotechnics.

https://doi.10.1016/j.bgtech.2023.100002

Editors’ Choice Paper Award

We are proud to recognize five exceptional papers published in Biogeotechnics that exemplify the spirit of innovation and research excellence. The “Editors’ Choice Papers” include:

1. Applications of microbial-induced carbonate precipitation: A state-of-the-art review

Authors: Yuze Wang, Charalampos Konstantinou, Sikai Tang, Hongyu Chen

Affiliation: Southern University of Science and Technology, University of Cyprus

Citation: Wang,Y., Konstantinou.C., Tang. S., Chen, H. (2023). Applications of microbial-induced carbonate precipitation: A state-of-the-art review. Biogeotechnics.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bgtech.2023.100008

2. Mechanical properties and disintegration behavior of EICP-reinforced sea sand subjected to drying-wetting cycles

Authors: Kai Xu, Ming Huang, Zijian Liu, Mingjuan Cui, Shuang Li

Affiliation: Fuzhou University, Xiamen Rail Transit Construction and Development Group Corporation Limited

Citation: Xu, K., Huang, M., Liu, Z., Cui, M., Li, S. (2023).Mechanical properties and disintegration behavior of EICP-reinforced sea sand subjected to drying-wetting cycles. Biogeotechnics.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bgtech.2023.100019

3. Recent development on optimization of bio-cementation for soil stabilization and wind erosion control

Authors: Jia He, Yang Liu, Lingxiao Liu, Boyang Yan, Liangliang Li, Hao Meng, Lei Hang, Yongshuai Qi, Min Wu, Yufeng Gao

Affiliation: Hohai University

Citation: He, J., Liu, Y., Liu, L., et al. (2023). Recent development on optimization of bio-cementation for soil stabilization and wind erosion control. Biogeotechnics.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bgtech.2023.100022

4. Bio-grouting technologies for enhancing uniformity of biocementation: A review

Authors: Junjie Zheng, Hanjiang Lai, Mingjuan Cui, Xingzhi Ding, Yajie Weng, Jianwei Zhang

Affiliation: Wuhan University, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Fuzhou University, Henan University

Citation: Zheng, J., Lai, H., Cui, M., et al. (2023). Bio-grouting technologies for enhancing uniformity of biocementation: A review, Biogeotechnics.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bgtech.2023.100033

5. Influence of particle size distribution on biocarbonation method produced microbial restoration mortar for conservation of sandstone cultural relics

Authors: Yang Yang, Shaokang Han, Hanlong Liu, Huili Chen, Siwei Jiang

Affiliation: Chongqing University, Dazu Rock Carvings

Citation: Yang, Y., Han, S., Liu, H., Chen, H., and Jiang, S. (2023). "Influence of Particle Size Distribution on Biocarbonation Method Produced Microbial Restoration Mortar for Conservation of Sandstone Cultural Relics." Biogeotechnics, 100051.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bgtech.2023.100051

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all authors and readers for their continued support of Biogeotechnics. We invite more scholars to contribute their research, collaborate with us and explore new frontiers in this exciting field. Together, let’s shape a brighter future for Biogeotechnics!