Ongoing HOOU (Hamburg Online Open University) project: “Bauwissen– Vielfalt, die trägt“
Educational activities
Exercise lecture “Specialized foundation engineering” in winter term 2021/2022
Exercise lecture “Marine Geotechnics” in summer term 2022
Coordination of exams for master programme “Civil Engineering” with specialization in “Geotechnical Engineering” (since winter term 2023/24)
Miscellaneous
Member of organization committee for the workshop “Numerical Method in Geotechnic” 2022 in Hamburg
Expertise activities
Accreditation and Quality Assurance activities (study programmes)
Committee activities
Managing director of Bauingenieure für Hamburg e.V. association (BIHH e.V.)
Member of German Society for Geotechnics e.V. (DGGT) / section earth works and geotechnical engineering
Junior member of Hamburg's Chamber of Engineers - Civil Engineering (HIKB)
Member of the Dean's Committee for Civil and Environmental Engineering (Academic Staff) [Studiendekanatsausschuss Bau- und Umweltingenieurwesen]
Member of the Examination board for Civil and Environmental Engineering (Academic Staff) [Prüfungsausschuss Bau- und Umweltingenieurwesen]
Ambassador of the Civil Engineering program at the university (school cooperation) [Studiengangsbotschafterin Studiengang Bauingenieurwesen (Schulkooperation)]
Publications
Hadjiloo, E.; Grabe, J.: Erste Ansätze zur Scherfugenverfestigung mittels Scherfugenverfestigung (2022) [Konferenzbeitrag NMG 2022]
Hadjiloo, E.; Grabe, J.: Investigation of shear band strengthening by using different strengthening criteria (2023) [Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Deformation Characteristics of Geomaterials, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202454411002]
Hadjiloo, E.; Knutz, S.; Grabe, J.: Towards the saving potentials using a hybrid topology optimization: Application of a coupled deterministic and empirical approach solving a geotechnical optimization problem (2023) [International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, DOI: 10.15480/882.8952]
Hadjiloo, E.; Grabe, J. (2024): Numerical shear band strengthening with contact modelling for the increase of load capacity of geotechnical structures, in: P. Duc Long, N. T. Dung (Eds.), PROCEEDINGS OF THE 5TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GEOTECHNICS FOR, Vol. 395 of Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, SPRINGER VERLAG, SINGAPOR, [S.l.], 2024, pp. 2215–2227. DOI 10.1007/978-981-99-9722-0_139
K. Cerek, E. Hadjiloo, J. Grabe (2024): Sustainable dike adaptation measures using finite element method and optimization algorithm NSGA-II, in: P. Duc Long, N. T. Dung (Eds.), PROCEEDINGS OF THE 5TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GEOTECHNICS FOR, Vol. 395 of Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, SPRINGER VERLAG, SINGAPOR, [S.l.], 2024, pp. 2077–2091. DOI 10.1007/978-981-99-9722-0_139
Hadjiloo, E.; Grabe, J.: Verbesserung der Tragfähigkeit von Flachgründungen durch gezielte Verfestigung der sich einstellenden Scherfugen (2024) [Konferenzbeitrag ÖGT 2024]
Cerek, K.; Gupta, A.; Dao, D. A.; Hadjiloo, E.; Grabe, J. (2024): Python Implementation of Bidirectional LSTM for Sequential Data Processing. Source Code, TUHH Universitätsbibliothek, DOI 10.15480/882.13190
K. Cerek, E. Hadjiloo, J. Grabe, Application of optimization algorithms in geotechnical engineering as decision-making support tool. In: Proceedings of XVIII European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ECSMGE), Lissabon, Portugal, 2024. DOI 10.1201/9781003431749-46
Dao D. A., Cerek K., Hadjiloo E. and Stager T.W. (2024): Parametrische Analyse des Eindringverhaltens und Identifizierung optimaler Geometrien von Ankern für schwimmende Offshore-Strukturen. In: Proceedings of 38. Baugrundtagung: Forum für junge Geotechnik-Ingenieure und -Ingenieurinnen in Bremen/Germany, pp.138-145, ISBN: 978-3-932653-59-9
Hadjiloo, E., Cerek, K., Vogel, P. and Grabe, J. (2024), Numerische Untersuchungen zur Definition von Kastenfangedämmen. In: geotechnik. https://doi.org/10.1002/gete.202300021
K. Cerek, E. Hadjiloo, J. Grabe (2024): Optimization of Drag Embedment Anchors Applying Multi-Objective Evolutionary Algorithm NSGA-II., in: Book of Abstracts of the 43rd Solid Mechanics Conference - SolMech 2024, Wrocław, Poland, 2024. ISBN 978-83-65550-53-8
Cerek, K., Dao, D. A., Hadjiloo, E. and Grabe, J. 2024. Application of LSTM time series forecasting method for predicting compression curves of soil. Proceedings of the 17th Pan-American Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, La Serena, Chile
Cerek, K., Gupta, A., Dao, D.A., Hadjiloo, E. and Grabe, J. 2025. Predicting soil stress-strain behaviour with bidirectional long short-term memory networks. Machine Learning and Data Science in Geotechnics Emerald Publishing Limited [ISSN 3029-0414] [DOI 10.1108/MLAG-08-2024-0007]
Cerek, K., Hadjiloo, E. and Grabe, J. 2025. Prediction of soil parameters using long short-term memory neural networks. Proceedings of 5th International Symposium on Frontiers in Offshore Geotechnics (ISFOG2025), Nantes, France. DOI 10.53243/ISFOG2025-55
Cerek, K., Hadjiloo, E., Grabe, J. and Dao, D. A. 2025. Optimization of drag embedment anchors applying multi-objective evolutionary algorithm NSGA-II, Journal of Ocean Engineering and Science. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joes.2025.07.002
Cerek, K., Hadjiloo, E. and Grabe, J., 2025. HYBRID LSTM-BASED SURROGATE MODELLING OF QUAY WALLS, Proceedings of Third Workshop on the Future of Machine Learning in Geotechnics, Florence, Italy.
Cerek, K., Hadjiloo, E. and Grabe, J., 2026. Hybrid Surrogate Modeling of a Quay Wall: An Automatically Tuned Framework Integrating Long Short-Term Memory and Feedforward Neural Networks, Proceedings of Geo-Congress 2026, Salt Lake City, USA. DOI https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784486726.032
Cerek K, Klos D, Hadjiloo E, Grabe J (2026), "Hybrid surrogate models of quay walls". Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Civil Engineering, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1680/jcien.25.00451
Cerek K, Williams-Riquer F, Abdennadher M A, Hadjiloo E, Grabe J (2026), "Data-Driven Surrogate Modelling of Quay Walls Utilizing Hybrid Neural Network Architectures". Proceedings of EUROMECH Colloquium 662 - Physics-enhanced machine learning and data-driven nonlinear dynamics
Dao D. A., Chmelnizkij A., Cerek K., Hadjiloo E., Grabe J. and Smarsly K. (2026): "Optimising geometries of drag embedment anchors for floating offshore structures using a multi-objective evolutionary algorithm". International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnaoe.2026.100766
Gorji M., Hadjiloo E., Düster A., Grabe J. (2026): "Final report of DFG project 448085183: numerical modelling of partially cemented soils in the stagnation zone"
Cerek, K., Dao, D.A., Hadjiloo, E. and Grabe, J. (2026), "Development of neural network-based surrogate models in geotechnics: a state-of- the-art review", Machine Learning and Data Science in Geotechnics, Vol. 2 No. 1 pp. 135–152 https://doi.org/10.1108/MLAG-08-2024-0007
Cerek, K., Hadjiloo, E., Grabe, J. and Wojciechowski, M., 2026. Surrogate model of cofferdams based on physics informed neural networks, Proceedings of the 21st ICSMGE, Vienna, Austria. DOI https://doi.org/10.53243/ICSMGE2026-670
Cerek, K., Hadjiloo, E. and Grabe, J., 2026. Data-driven prediction of soil compression behaviour using LSTM neural networks, Proceedings of the 21st ICSMGE, Vienna, Austria. DOI https://doi.org/10.53243/ICSMGE2026-1117
Hadjiloo, E., Grabe, J., 2026. Application of the phase-field method for ressource-efficient ground improvement through shear band strengthening. In: Grabe, J. (Hrsg.): Workshop Numerische Methoden in der Geotechnik 2026, Veröffentlichung des Instituts für Geotechnik und Baubetrieb der TU Hamburg, Heft 64, DOI: 10.15480/882.18143
Data sets in repositories
Cerek, K.; Dao, D. A.; Hadjiloo, E.; Grabe, J. (2024): Dataset of Simulated CRS Tests for Advanced Soil Parameter Identification. Data set, TUHH Open Research (TORE), DOI 10.15480/882.9435
Cerek, K.; Hadjiloo, E.; Grabe, J. (2024): Dataset of Simulated Cofferdam Models for Parameteric Study. Data set, TUHH Open Research (TORE), DOI 10.15480/882.9645
Sekulic, L.; Hadjiloo, E.; Cerek, K.; Grabe, J. (2024): Experimental dataset of triaxial tests with cemented sand. Data set, TUHH Open Research (TORE), DOI 10.15480/882.9674
Hadjiloo, E.; Sekulic, L.; Dao, D.A.; Cerek, K.; Grabe, J. (2026): Micro-CT Dataset of Cemented Sand Specimens under Uniaxial Compression with Varying Cementation Degree. Data set, TUHH Open Research (TORE), DOI 10.15480/882.16483
Cerek, K.; Hadjiloo, E.; Grabe, J. (2026): Dataset of Simulated Undrained Cofferdam Models for Parameteric Study. Datensatz, TUHH Universitätsbibliothek, DOI 10.15480/882.17440
Supervised students
S. Knutz (2022): "Anwendung eines geeigneten mathematischen Ansatzes zur Tragfähigkeitssteigerung geotechnischer Kontruktionen im Rahmen einer Topologieoptimierung". Master thesis
L. Schürmann (2022): "Numerische Untersuchung zum Tragverhalten von Kastenfangedämmen". Master thesis
L. Lehmann (2022): "Vegleich verschiedener Optimierungs- und Lösungsverfahren für Optimierungsaufgaben und Bewertung der Eignung dieser in Bezug auf Tragfähigkeitsuntersuchungen geotechnischer Konstruktionen". Bachelor thesis
C. Okafor (2022): "Qualitätsbewertung von verschiedenen, numerisch implementierten Verfestigungskriterien". Bachelor thesis
D. Cakir (2023): "Numerische Untersuchungen zur Bodenvereisung". Master thesis
F. Bajrami (2023): "Entwurf und Bemessessung einer form-, struktur- und ökologisch optimierten Ufereinfassung unter Nutzung von Carbonbeton". Master thesis
S. Kohlsaat (2023): "Eignungsprüfung verschiedener Materialmodelle zur Abbildung von Beton in Abaqus". Bachelor thesis
M. Raabe (2024): "Experimentelle Untersuchungen zur gezielten Verpressung von Zementsuspensionen". Bachelor thesis
L. Sekulic (2024): "Experimentelle Untersuchungen an zementverfestigten Sanden". Project work
S. Abd Al Rahman (2024): "Modifizierung des Schneebelimodells zur Abbildung von verfestigten Scherfugen". Bachelor thesis
L. Sekulic (2024): "Numerische Homogenisierung von zementierten Sanden". Master thesis
N. Tabiou (2024/25): Untersuchungen zu rechnerischen Defiziten von Kaimauern (Investigations into Computational Deficiencies of Quay Walls). Master Thesis
J. Ballout (2025): "Numerische Untersuchungen zu Bruchvorgängen in einaxial belasteten zementierten Sanden unter Anwendung der Phase-Field-Methode (PFM) und der Erweiterten Finite-Elemente-Methode (X-FEM)". Master thesis
F. N. Ismail (2025): "Experimentelle Analyse zementierter Sande mittels DVC und Mikro-CT". Project work
F.T. Becker (2025/26): "Verformungsbasierte Bemessung einer Uferwand". Bachelor thesis
H. Noorzai (2026): "Numerische Homogenisierung von zementierten Sandproben". Project work.
S. Abd Al Rahman (2026): “Untersuchungen zum Einfluss der Kornform auf das mechanische Verhalten von Hamburger und Cuxhavener Sand”. Project work.
J.-J. Nagel (2026): “Verformungsbasierte Bemessung eines Flachfundaments”. Bachelor thesis.
P. Savelev (2026): “Untersuchung der Repräsentativität von Testvolumenelementen bei der numerischen Homogenisierung zementierter Sandproben”. Project work.
