NGI – Norwegian Geotechnical Institute
Norway
NGI is an independent international centre for research and consultancy in engineering-related geosciences, integrating geotechnical, geological and geophysical expertise.
We find sustainable solutions for building infrastructure on land and at sea, and within environmental technology, contaminated soil and natural hazards – such as landslides and avalanches. Our research provides knowledge required to solve some of the most important challenges facing the world related to climate, environment, energy and natural hazards.
NGI is a private commercial foundation with head office in Oslo and offices in Perth, Western Australia and in Houston, Texas, USA. We have renown geotechnical laboratories in Oslo and Houston. NGI enjoys partnership agreements with well-established companies and Universities around the world.
Our core tasks are to contribute to the social development through research and consulting. The research at NGI should be relevant, so our results can be used by the market and benefit society, business and industry. Research and consultancy therefore go hand in hand at NGI.
Our research integrates knowledge across geotechnics, geology and geophysics. Public authorities, business and private industry in Norway and abroad use our geo-expertise to ensure that we build our society on safe ground.
Meet Our Team
Dr. Jean-Sébastien L'Heureux
Jean-Sébastien works as a Department Manager, Project Manager and Technical Expert at the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute. He has broad expertise from applied research, consultancy and academic professional expriences. His main research interests are physical modelling in the field, soil characterisation and hazard and risk assessment of landslides, intergration of geophysical and geotechnical methods, difficult soils (quick clay, unsaturated soils and permafrost).
Dr Thi Minh Hue Le
Le works as a Researcher, Geotechnical Consultant and Project Manager at the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute, Norway. Le has strong international and mobile background and experiences, having studied and worked in Australia, United Kingdom and Norway. Le’s main research interests are physical modelling, risk and reliability assemssment in geotechnical engineering, impacts of climate change on geotechnical structures, difficult soils (unsaturated soils, permafrost, soft quick clay…etc) and foundation for offshore wind turbines.