Landslide Hazards Research Lab

Introduction

The Landslide Hazards Research Lab at Oregon State University, led by Dr. Ben Leshchinsky, focuses on research in landslide hazards, geotechnical engineering, slope stability, and lidar applications to geohazards. The lab needed a modern online platform to present its work, share publications, and connect with collaborators and students.

Project Overview

Platform

• WordPress CMS
• Hosted with Oregon State University’s web infrastructure

Objectives

• Create a modern, academic-friendly website to reflect the lab’s research scope and activities.
• Design a clean layout for publications, team member profiles, and project overviews.
• Develop a fully custom WordPress theme tailored to the lab’s brand and university standards.
• Ensure easy updates and long-term maintainability by the research team.
• Implement seamless server-side migration with no downtime.

Design & Development Highlights

• Custom WordPress Theme: Designed for clarity, speed, and long-term academic relevance.
• Responsive & Accessible: Optimized for all devices and screen readers, ensuring usability across a diverse audience.
• Research-Centric Features: Integrated structured templates for publications, project archives, and team bios.
• Lightweight & Fast: Built for performance with optimized code and minimal overhead.
• SEO Optimized: Search-friendly design to support visibility of published research and lab news.

Visuals & Responsive Design

Designed to work beautifully across all devices—ensuring the message is never lost

Conclusion

• A high-functioning, scalable website supporting the lab’s mission and outreach efforts.
• Academic credibility paired with modern design and intuitive navigation.
• Empowered lab members with a manageable backend for content updates.
• Improved discoverability for research outputs and collaborative opportunities.

Client Testimony

“This website looks awesome.”
— Ben Leschinsky

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