About
Ben Leshchinsky
Ben Leshchinsky is a professor and Richardson Chair in Geotechnical Engineering. His research interests include a variety of topics relating to geotechnical engineering, with primary foci on landslides, slope stability, reinforced soil, and lidar applications to geohazards. He is faculty both in the College of Forestry and the School of Civil and Construction Engineering.
Publications
You can view all of Ben’s publications at Research Gate and Google Scholar
Research
Landslide Hazards Research Lab
At the Landslide Hazards Research Lab, our work spans from analyzing slope stability and reinforced soil systems to leveraging cutting-edge remote sensing technology for geohazard assessment. By combining innovative research with practical solutions, we aim to better understand and mitigate the forces that shape our world.
From wildfire-impacted slopes in the Pacific Northwest to earthquake-triggered landslides across the globe, our research has no boundaries. Whether characterizing landslide hazards in Oregon or exploring landslide processes worldwide, we are committed to advancing knowledge and creating safer environments.
Awards
- 2022 ASCE Journal of Geotech. and Geonv. Engineering Editor of the Year
- 2020 ASCE Arthur Casagrande Professional Development Award
- 2018 International Geosynthetics Society Young Member Achievement Award
- 2016 International Landslide Symposium Young Paper Award
- 2018 Geotextiles and Geomembranes – Best Paper of 2017
- 2016 Geotextiles and Geomembranes – Runner-up for Best Paper of 2015
- 2016 Top Professor, OSU Mortar Board Society
- 2016 International Landslide Symposium – Young Professional Best Paper Award
- 2016 ASCE Journal of Geotech. and Geoenv. Engineering Reviewer of the Year
- 2015 ASCE Journal of Geotech. and Geoenv. Engineering Reviewer of the Year
- 2015 Aufderhide Undergraduate Mentoring Award, Oregon State University
A Passion Beyond Engineering
Photography
In his free time, Ben enjoys travel with his family, whether it be abroad or in the beautiful American West.
His favorite pastimes include stargazing and photography, preferably together! Find some of his photos here: