Howdy Roxane Ouango !

Given my geographical background and current research in the environmental field, I'd like to share with you some ideas that could be both intriguing and feasible.

Mining in remote and rugged terrain: Many mining operations in Africa are located in remote and geologically complex areas (e.g. deserts, jungles?). Understanding geological conditions, slope stability, and support techniques is important for safe and efficient mining.

Sustainable mining practices: With growing concerns about environmental impacts, there is an increasing need for sustainable mining practices in Africa. Issues such as waste management, tailings safety and rehabilitation of abandoned mines are critical to minimising environmental and social impacts.

Water management in mining: Water scarcity is a major issue in many African countries. Integrating water management strategies into mining operations, including groundwater control, drainage techniques and water recycling, can be essential for both mining sustainability and local communities.

Climate change impacts on geotechnical engineering: Climate change may lead to more extreme weather events affecting soil stability, landslides and coastal erosion. Investigating the potential impacts of climate change on geotechnical infrastructure is essential for adaptation and resilience planning.

These issues represent only a fraction of the diverse geotechnical challenges facing civil and mining engineering in Africa and beyond. It is your call to explore and determine which challenges are relevant to your research interests and objectives.

All the best,

Ali YOUNES

For me, application of sustainable concept in geo -structures specially geothermal application like thermal piles and thermal exchanger linings and thermal tunnel rods

Thank you all so much for your different answers, they will be very useful to me.