Regular biography
Prof. Dr. Kurosch Thuro is a professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the Technical University of Munich. His research focuses on engineering geology, including tunnel construction, underground excavation, slope movements, and landslides in mountain regions. He develops new test methods in the rock laboratory and leads them to standardization. Thuro is a member of numerous specialist committees and editorial boards. He has developed the curriculum for the Master's degree course in Engineering & Hydrogeology and has been its examination board chairman. His work includes the design of early warning systems with geosensors and hazard prediction.
Scholar-generated biography
Kurosch Thuro is a researcher in Ingenieurgeologie, focusing on Felsmechanik and Hangbewegungen. His work explores the geomechanical properties of rock and their impact on excavation processes, including drillability, abrasiveness, and tool wear in hard rock tunnelling. Thuro's research also addresses slope instability mechanisms and landslide dynamics, particularly in interbedded conglomerates and weathered marls. He investigates the influence of geological factors on excavation performance and the use of geotechnical methods for landslide monitoring. His studies integrate laboratory testing, field observations, and geophysical techniques to improve engineering geological classifications and predict rock behavior under various conditions.