27 May 2026 18:30 - 20:00 The University of Manchester, Room G.03 Williamson Building, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL
27 May 2026 | 18:30 - 20:00 | The University of Manchester, Room G.03 Williamson Building, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL
The North West Regional Group is very excited to be hosting this talk by Sergei Terzaghi, alongside ICE North West on Wednesday 27th May at the University of Manchester on the overview of over forty years’ worth of experience from one of the most recognisable names in ground engineering.
In this lecture, Sergei shares some of his experiences covering over 40 years within geotechnical engineering. His work has included desktop studies, investigation, analysis, design and construction input for highways, tunnels, railways, pipelines (onshore and offshore), embankments, dams, power stations, marine / offshore projects and foundations and excavations for a vast range of structures including tanks through to large multi-storey buildings.
Sergei is highly skilled in numerical modelling and has a proven track record in providing realistic answers to complex problems. Sergei maintains his skills at the cutting edge of this field and he will provide some insight how the geotechnical industry can leverage AI to improve its effectiveness.
This lecture is suitable for engineers and geologists at all stages of their career, and students and early-career professionals are particularly welcome.
This event begins at 18:30, however the venue opens from 18:00.
Spaces are strictly limited for this free event. We strongly encourage early registration to avoid disappointment.
If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact
us at Geologicalsociety.northwest@gmail.com.
Refreshments will be confirmed in due course.
Sergei Terzaghi
Sergei graduated from the University of Canterbury in 1985 with a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Civil Engineering. He started his career with Murray-North Partners in Auckland, New Zealand. This firm was acquired initially by Woodward-Clyde Consultants in 1993, which in turn was acquired by URS in 1998. Sergei joined Sinclair Knight Merz in Auckland in 2000, transferred to SKM, Sydney in 2005. He moved to ArupSydney in 2009 which included two years based in Los Angeles, USA.
He more recently joined Andy O’Sullivan and Associates in 2024 starting the Australian Arm. In the course of his career to date, he has been involved in many projects of note globally though particularly throughout the Asia-Pacific region, and across many areas of engineering endeavour. He provided the technical expertise for the successful introduction of Deep Soil Mix Technology into New Zealand and now Trench Mix Technology in Australia.