Himanshu Saurav is a PhD Research Scholar in geotechnical engineering with research interests centred on the axial pullout behaviour of soil anchors and piles. His doctoral work focuses on the geometrical optimization of soil anchors to enhance pullout capacity through a detailed investigation of soil–structure interaction mechanisms. His research integrates continuum and discrete numerical approaches, employing FEM and DEM to examine deformation patterns, failure morphology, and micromechanical responses such as force chain evolution and particle kinematics. In addition, he has worked on the numerical modelling of coupled one-dimensional and radial consolidation in saturated and unsaturated soils, accounting for stress-dependent and non-linear soil behaviour using finite difference techniques. His broader research interests include rainfall-induced slope instability, with emphasis on transient seepage, pore pressure development, and progressive failure mechanisms under hydro-mechanical coupling.