Professor Arnold Dix is hailed as a hero around the world.
Professor Dix’s unwavering bravery, steady hand, and expertise in handling critical situations has catapulted him into the biggest feel-good story of 2023, the rescue of 41 miners in the Silkyara-Bardot Tunnel collapse in India.
Described as ‘the tunnel guy’ who does anything and everything that is complex with tunnels, Professor Dix was contacted by the Chief Engineer of India and the Secretary for the Prime Minister of India asking for his help.
His actions as the leader of the tunnel rescue team have not only made a significant impact on the lives of the survivors but have also instilled a sense of hope and gratitude within many communities.
Professor Dix’s story will inspire and enthral, showing that perseverance and determination will bring results. He promised that 41 trapped men would be brought home alive, and he delivered!
Professor Dix is a Barrister and scientist (geologist) specialising in the underground. He is an Underground Disaster investigator and an internationally recognized expert in fire and life safety and underground collapses.
He is active on all continents, a member of the specialist Underground Works Chambers, a member of the Victorian Bar, member of the British Institute of Investigators and is a visiting Professor of Engineering (tunnels) at Tokyo City University – he is currently the President of the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association – the peak advisory body to the United Nations on all matters underground.
His mantra - ‘It’s time the good people of the world claim the future for all peoples and our planet. The Silkyara rescue demonstrates that almost anything is possible when we unite and be nice.’
Professor Dix’s unwavering bravery, steady hand, and expertise in handling critical situations has catapulted him into the biggest feel-good story of 2023, the rescue of 41 miners in the Silkyara-Bardot Tunnel collapse in India.
Described as ‘the tunnel guy’ who does anything and everything that is complex with tunnels, Professor Dix was contacted by the Chief Engineer of India and the Secretary for the Prime Minister of India asking for his help.
His actions as the leader of the tunnel rescue team have not only made a significant impact on the lives of the survivors but have also instilled a sense of hope and gratitude within many communities.
Professor Dix’s story will inspire and enthral, showing that perseverance and determination will bring results. He promised that 41 trapped men would be brought home alive, and he delivered!
Professor Dix is a Barrister and scientist (geologist) specialising in the underground. He is an Underground Disaster investigator and an internationally recognized expert in fire and life safety and underground collapses.
He is active on all continents, a member of the specialist Underground Works Chambers, a member of the Victorian Bar, member of the British Institute of Investigators and is a visiting Professor of Engineering (tunnels) at Tokyo City University – he is currently the President of the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association – the peak advisory body to the United Nations on all matters underground.
His mantra - ‘It’s time the good people of the world claim the future for all peoples and our planet. The Silkyara rescue demonstrates that almost anything is possible when we unite and be nice.’
