An active researcher and former university assistant professor, Sounik combines his educational background with practical applications in numerical modeling, cyclic liquefaction, foundation design, and site response analysis. He earned his doctorate in geotechnical earthquake engineering from the University of British Columbia, where he focused on liquefaction assessment of sandy soils–analyzing the effects of various particle types and size distributions.
With a balance of site and office-based geotechnical responsibilities, Sounik’s experience includes complex geotechnical projects across sectors like transportation and energy infrastructure, marine and port developments, wastewater treatment plants, and mining projects. He recently worked on the Patullo Bridge Replacement and Westshore Terminals—both with deep foundation design and site response analysis under riverine and marine environments in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland.
In addition to his professional work, Sounik enjoys giving back to his community. He’s actively involved with Vancouver Geotechnical Society and teaches at non-profit organizations. He also enjoys experimenting with new algorithms, fueling his passion for machine learning.
