WATANABE Kenji

Kenji Watanabe is a Professor at the University of Tokyo, Department of CE. His research focuses on seismic stability of earth structures, liquefaction, scour and erosion, geosynthetics-reinforced soil structures, slope stability, and compaction. He leads the Geotechnical Engineering Lab at the University of Tokyo, where he supervises doctoral, master's, and bachelor's students. His work involves both theoretical and experimental studies, including triaxial and hollow torsional tests, and he collaborates with researchers and students from various backgrounds.

Kenji Watanabe is a geotechnical engineer specializing in the behavior and design of geosynthetic-reinforced soil structures. His research focuses on the dynamic stability and seismic performance of retaining walls, integral bridges, and abutments. He has conducted extensive studies on the effects of earthquakes on geotechnical systems, including the development of aseismic abutments and geosynthetic-reinforced soil embankments. His work also addresses the interaction between soil and structures under seismic loads, with an emphasis on improving the stability and resilience of infrastructure. Watanabe's research integrates experimental methods, such as shaking table tests, with analytical models to evaluate the performance of geotechnical systems under extreme conditions.