Xin Peng, Ph.D., P.E.

Geotechnical Engineer @ Geosyntec Consultants

About

Digital Innovation in Geotechnical Engineering Dr. Xin Peng, Ph.D., P.E., is a Geotechnical Engineer recognized for driving digital innovation across geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering. He specializes in architecting, developing, and implementing AI-powered data solutions that enhance the way engineers collect, manage, visualize, and interpret complex subsurface data for infrastructure design and construction. Data-Driven Tools for Infrastructure Projects Dr. Peng develops user-focused digital platforms that streamline data integration, analysis, and decision-making for large-scale infrastructure projects. His solutions have been applied across bridge and highway design, landfill operations, geoenvironmental remediation, and foundation construction support for clients in both the public and private sectors, including the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD), landfill and power utility companies, and international clients. These platforms integrate diverse data types, including soil boring logs, CPT data, geophysical surveys, LiDAR, foundation testing, and instrumentation results, enabling engineers to make faster, more informed decisions. Leadership in Digital Transformation Beyond his technical expertise, Dr. Peng is a champion for modern, data-driven workflows within engineering teams and public agencies. He promotes the adoption of standardized practices, collaborative technologies, and practical digital tools that increase efficiency, transparency, and overall project delivery quality. Professional Engagement and Industry Impact Actively engaged in professional organizations such as the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), ASCE Geo-Institute, Deep Foundations Institute (DFI), and the Transportation Research Board (TRB), Dr. Peng contributes to committees focused on digital transformation and geotechnical data management. His work bridges traditional engineering practices with emerging digital capabilities, shaping the future of geotechnical engineering and advancing the industry’s adoption of innovative, data-driven approaches.

Country

United States

City

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Industry

Civil Engineering

Skill

Full-Stack Development, Digital Innovation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Management, Data Visualization, Data Analytics, Web Application Development, Site Investigation, Slope Stability, Settlement Analysis, Geotechnical Engineering, Programming, Modeling, Civil Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, Soil, Data Analysis, Project Management, Photography

Experience

Geotechnical Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants

2022-3 - Present · 4 yrs 7 mos

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Specializing in designing, developing, and managing innovative digital solutions for geotechnical and geoenvironmental projects. In addition, Xin also leads efforts to implement standardized data exchange and practical engineering design solutions, promoting the integration of advanced technology in infrastructure development.

Geotechnical Engineer

Ardaman & Associates

2018-7 - 2022-3 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Greater New Orleans Area

· Design, development, and management of project-specific web-based GIS and database-driven applications with features including data management (with DIGGS implementation), data visualization, data statistics, machine learning and engineering analyses for large-scale geotechnical design and construction projects from Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD). The automated data visualization and analytic workflows implemented into the web applications incorporate multiple types of geotechnical and geoenvironmental data, such as lab testing data from soil borings, Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) data, Lidar data, geophysical data, deep foundation field load testing data, etc. · Design, development, and management of web-based GIS and database-driven applications for multiple geotechnical and geoenvironmental projects with lab testing data, CPT data, Lidar data, geophysical data, and field instrumentation data for multiple projects including levee and pump stations design and construction, Phosphogypsum disposal and contamination remediation, and other geotechnical design and construction projects. · Geotechnical engineering analyses for shallow and deep foundations, slope stability, earth retaining structures, and settlement prediction and evaluation, and consequently providing geotechnical-related consulting services for varied projects including: - Highway interchange and bridge design and construction projects with LADOTD. - Levee and pump stations design and construction projects with the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). - Sediment diversion, marsh restoration and salinity control projects with Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA). - Phosphogypsum disposal and contamination remediation, Transmission line design and construction, oil refinery, and other commercial and residential projects.