Rate My Professor Dominic Ong

Associate Professor Dominic E.L. Ong serves as Deputy Dean (Research) in the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Sciences) at Griffith University, within the School of Engineering and Built Environment. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Western Australia and a PhD in Geotechnical Engineering from the National University of Singapore. Ong is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng), Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ), National Engineering Register (NER), Professional Engineer (PEng), Fellow of Engineers Australia (FIEAust), and Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (FIEM). His research specializations include geotechnical engineering, soil mechanics, foundation engineering, ground improvement, soil-structure interaction, finite element analysis, and sustainable soil treatment methods using biopolymers and other innovative materials.

Ong joined Griffith University and has advanced to Associate Professor, serving also as Civil Program Advisor. He teaches Soil Mechanics, Geotechnical Engineering, and Advanced Foundation Engineering to undergraduate and postgraduate students. As Joint Editor-in-Chief of Geotechnical Research, a Q2-ranked journal published by the Institution of Civil Engineers (UK), Ong sets the journal's strategic direction, leads global editorial board meetings, invites high-impact publications, and maintains its indexing in international databases; he previously served five years on the editorial board, reviewing manuscripts and contributing editorial content. In 2022, he won the Lecturer of the Year Award, voted by graduating Civil and Environmental Engineering students at Griffith University. Notable publications encompass 'A Bayesian inference framework for geomaterial behavior during shearing aided by DEM simulation' (2024), 'Optimizing Soil Stabilization with Chitosan: Investigating Acid Activation' (2025), 'Trends and opportunities for greener and more efficient construction practices using low-carbon concrete' (2024), 'Effects of push-pull injection-suction spacing on sand liquefaction mitigation potential' (2023), and 'Back analysis of tensile test drilled shafts and barrettes' (2020). Ong supervises PhD students on topics including debris flow mitigation with biopolymers and leads ARC-funded projects on geotechnical advancements. His influence extends through professional fellowships, committee roles, and contributions to international geotechnical conferences.