Abu Yousuf Farhad
Bio
Abu Yousuf Farhad is a PhD researcher in the GENIUS – MSCA Doctoral Network and the International Doctoral Program in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Perugia. His doctoral research focuses on soil–structure interface behaviour, contributing to a better understanding of this key aspect of geotechnical engineering and energy geostructures. He conducts his research in collaboration with Université Grenoble Alpes.
Yousuf holds an MSc in Geomechanics, Civil Engineering and Risks from Université Grenoble Alpes. During his research at the 3SR Laboratory in Grenoble, he investigated thermal energy storage through energy tunnels using phase change materials and numerical modelling in COMSOL Multiphysics. His work explored shallow geothermal energy systems and validated numerical models.
Before starting his PhD, Yousuf gained several years of professional experience in civil engineering, working on infrastructure and construction projects in Bangladesh. He has always been passionate about construction and enjoys seeing engineering ideas develop from design into real structures.
Outside research, he enjoys cycling, running, swimming, exploring different cuisines, and watching films. Throughout his academic and professional journey, construction has remained the field he enjoys most, continuing to inspire his research and career.
