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Current Members

Key Members

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Dr. Qi ZHANG

PhD of Stanford

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  • Anisotropy

  • Poromechanics

  • Shale Gas Flow Modeling

 

https://qizhang94.github.io/

Email: q7zhang@polyu.edu.hk

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Dr. Wei-Jian LIANG

PhD of HKUST

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  • Multiscale modeling

  • meshfree methods

 

http://www.geoinvention.com/rteam_liangweijian.html

Email: weijian.liang@polyu.edu.hk

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Dr. Ning ZHANG

PhD of Shanghai Jiao Tong Uni

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  • Deep learning method

  • smart construction

  • constitutive modelling

 

http://www.geoinvention.com/rteam_zhangning.html

Email: ning-cee.zhang@polyu.edu.hk

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Dr. Meng-Meng WU

PhD of CityU, HK

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  • Discrete element modelling

  • Micromechanics of Granular Media

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https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mengmeng-Wu-3

Email: mmeng.wu@polyu.edu.hk

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Dr. Yu PENG

PhD of Chongqing Uni

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  • Particle breakage

  • Pile-soil interaction.

  • Loess improvement.

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http://www.geoinvention.com/rteam_pengyu.html

Email: yu1234.peng@polyu.edu.hk

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Dr. Tuo WANG

PhD of Tongji Uni

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  • fluid-soil interaction

  • Discrete element method

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http://www.geoinvention.com/rteam_wangtuo.html

Email: gxuwangt@163.com

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Dr. Shuai ZHAO

PhD of Tongji Uni

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  • Deep Learning

  • Tunnel Engineering

  • Grouting Prevention

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http://www.geoinvention.com/rteam_zhaoshuai.html

Email: shuai.zhao@polyu.edu.hk

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Dr. Kai-Qi LI

PhD of Wuhan Uni

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  • Multi-scale and multi-field coupling

  • Ground freezing technique

  • Artificial intelligence​

http://www.geoinvention.com/rteam_likaiqi.html

Email: kqcee.li@polyu.edu.hk

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Dr. Mao-Zhu PENG

PhD of Uni. of Western Austra.

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  • soil-structure interaction 

  • Soil constitutive modelling

  •  offshore foundation uplift

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http://www.geoinvention.com/rteam_pengmaozhu.html

Email: maozhu.peng@polyu.edu.hk

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Dr. Shao-Heng HE

PhD of Zhejiang Uni

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  • Experimental soil mechanics

  • Constitutive models for soils

  • Numerical simulations

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http://www.geoinvention.com/rteam_heshaoheng.html

Email: shaoheng.he@polyu.edu.hk

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Dr. Huang-Cheng FANG

PhD of Beijing Jiao Tong Uni.

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  • Finite element multi-body contact 

  • contact analysis

  • Smooth particle finite element method

​

http://www.geoinvention.com/rteam_fanghuangcheng.html

Email: huangcheng.fang@polyu.edu.hk

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Dr. Lu-Yu WANG

PhD of CAS, China

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  • Computational geomechanics

  • Numerical methods of flow and transport

​

https://luyuwangpage.wixsite.com/mysite

Email: luyu.wang@polyu.edu.hk

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Dr. Yi-Jie WANG

PhD of Uni. of Hawaii

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  • Environmental Geotechnics

  • Soil Improvement

​

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Yijie-Wang-8

Email: yijie2425.wang@polyu.edu.hk

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Dr. Wei CHENG

PhD of Zhejiang Uni.

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  • Natural stiff clays

  • Semi-analytical solution

  • cylindrical cavity contraction​

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Wei-Cheng-26

Email: joewei.cheng@polyu.edu.hk

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Dr. Yu TIAN

PhD of CityU

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  • Element testing

  • Micromechanics

  • Discrete element modelling

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https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Tian-Yu-28

Email: y1tian@polyu.edu.hk

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Dr. Bo LIU

PhD of NSW

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  • DEM-FDM coupling

  • Sand aging

  • Shallow foundation

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https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Bo-Liu-206

Email: bo1liu@polyu.edu.hk

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Dr. Shuai HUANG

PhD of Sun Yat-sen Uni.

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  • Particle reconstruction

  • Micromechanics

  • Probabilistic slope stability

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https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Shuai-Huang-18

Email: shuai_huang@outlook.com

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Dr. Meng-ke AN

PhD of Tongji Uni.

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  • Dynamics of granular materials

  • Deep fault stability

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https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mengke-An

Email: mengkean@polyu.edu.hk

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Dr. Guo-Liang MA

PhD of Chongqing Uni.

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  • Stabilization of sand

  • Microbially Induced Carbonate Precipitation

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https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Guoliang-Ma-2

Email: guoliang.ma@polyu.edu.hk

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Dr. Pierre G.A. Njock

PhD of Shanghai Jiao Tong Uni.

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  • Artificial intelligence

  • Impact of tunnel construction

​

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Pierre-Guy-A-Njock

Email: pierre-guy.atangananjock@polyu.edu.hk

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Dr. Yi-Jie WANG

PhD of Tsinghua Uni.

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  • Characterization and measurement technologies of soils

​

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Yijie-Wang

Email:yi-jie.wang@polyu.edu.hk

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Dr. Peng-Chang WEI

PhD of Uni. of Lille, France

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  • Nanoscale modelling

  • Molecular dynamics simulation

​

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Pengchang-Wei

Email: pengchang.wei@polyu.edu.hk

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Dr.Yu-Qi HE

PhD of Xi'an Jiaotong Uni.

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  • Constitutive modelling

  • Finite element modelling

​

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Yuqi-He-8

Email: yuqihe@polyu.edu.hk

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Dr. Xi WANG

PhD of Tongji Uni.

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  • Discontinuous deformation analysis

  •  machine learning

​

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Xi-Wang-56

Email: xi7wang@polyu.edu.hk

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Dr. Dian-Long WANG

PhD of Nanjing Uni.

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  • Environmental geotechnics

  • Natrue-based solution

​

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Dianlong-Wang

Email: dianlong.wang@polyu.edu.hk

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Dr. Yin-Fu JIN (Shenzhen)

PhD of Nanjing Uni.

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  • Artificial intelligence

  • Large deformation analysis

  • Constitutive modelling​

https://facultyce.szu.edu.cn/JINYinFu/zh_CN/index.htm

Email: yinfujin@szu.edu.cn

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Dr. Jie YANG (Shenzhen)

PhD of ENC, France

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  • Constitutive modeling

  • Internal erosion in soils

  • Multi-physics modeling

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http://www.geoinvention.com/rteam_yangjie.html

Email: ce.jie.yang@szu.edu.cn

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Dr. Hao XIONG (Shenzhen)

PhD of ECN, France

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  • CFD-DEM

  • Constitutive modelling

  • Large deformation analysis

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https://facultyce.szu.edu.cn/xionghao/zh_CN/index.htm

​Email: xionghao19529@szu.edu.cn

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Dr. Zhuang JIN (Shenzhen)

PhD of ENC, France

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  • Constitutive modeling

  • Large deformation analysis

  • Soil-structure interaction

​

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Zhuang-Jin-2

​Email: jinzhuang@szu.edu.cn

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Dr. Dang-Fu YANG (Shenzhen)

PhD of CSU, China

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  • Artificial intelligence

  • Computer graphics

  • Climate change

​

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Yang-Dangfu

Email: dangfu.yang@polyu.edu.hk

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Dr. Jing-Cheng TENG (Shenzhen)

PhD of POLYU

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  • Experimental soil mechanics

  • Soil-structural interface

  • Fiber-reinforced polymer

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https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jingcheng-Teng

Email: 19109673R@connect.polyu.hk

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Dr. Chang HE (Shenzhen)

PhD of POLYU

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  • Ocean Modelling

  • Risk Assessment

  • Estuarine Circulations

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https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Chang-He-35

Email: chang.he@szu.edu.cn

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Dr. Yu PAN (Shenzhen)

PhD of POLYU

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  • Soft Soil lmprovement

  • Physical Model Test

  • Vacuum Consolidation

​

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Pan-Yu

Email: yu.pan@szu.edu.cn

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Kai LOU (Shenzhen)
PhD of POLYU

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  • Soil lmprovement

  • Laboratory Testing

  • Microscopic Analysis

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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1159-6845

Email: kai.lou@connect.polyu.hk

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Pin ZHANG (Cambridge)

PhD of POLYU

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  • Deep Learning Method

  • Artificial Intelligence

​

https://pinzhang3.github.io/

Email: dr.pin.zhang@gmail.com

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Pei WANG (Nanchang)
PhD of GeorgiaTech

  • DEM Modelling

  • Soil Structure Interface

  • Breakage Mechanics

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https://tj.ecjtu.edu.cn/info/1094/4824.htm

Email: peiwang@ecjtu.edu.cn

PhD Students

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Lu-Jia YU

PhD Student

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  • Marine geotechnical engineering

  • PFEM and SPFEM

  • Coupled CFD-DEM-FEM 

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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3343-1419

Email: lujia.yu@connect.polyu.hk

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Wang-Qi XU

PhD Student

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  • Molecular dynamics-based modeling in geotechnical engineering

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https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Wangqi-Xu

Email: wqxu0562@outlook.com

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Shun-Xiang SONG

PhD Student

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  • DEM simulation

  • Constitutive modeling of soils

  • Coupled hydro-mechanical â€‹

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Shunxiang-Song

Email: shunxiang.song@connect.polyu.hk

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Bidur PATHAK

PhD Student

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  • Modification of soft clay

  • clay-structure interface

  • Finite element simulation

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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2740-8378

Email: bidur.pathak@connect.polyu.hk

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Peng-Lin LI

PhD Student

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  • Finite strain consolidation theory

  • Elastic Visco - Plastic (EVP) constitutive model

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https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4440-8457

Email: pengl.li@connect.polyu.hk

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Min-Hao ZHANG

PhD Student

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  • Penetration and pull-out capacity

  • Large deformation FEM

  • Realistic numerical simulation

​

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Min-Hao-Zhang

Email: minhao.zhang@connect.polyu.hk

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Xian-Han WU

PhD Student

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  • Mechanical properties and multi-scale modeling of marine organic soil

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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9472-5971

Email: xianhan.wu@connect.polyu.hk

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Hai-Lin WANG

PhD Student

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  • Artificial intelligence

  • Big data statistical analysis of basic geotechnical characteristics

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https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5759-2455

Email: hailin.wang@connect.polyu.hk

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Rui LIANG

PhD Student 

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  •  Mechanism and modeling of NSF on piles in clay

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https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Rui-Liang-27

Email: 21040106r@connect.polyu.hk

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Chuang ZHOU

PhD Student

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  • Suffusion erosion by coupled CFD-DEM

  • Fluid-solid coupling

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https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Chuang-Zhou-4

Email: 23038686r@connect.polyu.hk

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Geng-Fu HE

PhD Student

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  • Computaional mechanics

  • AI for Science

  • Data-centric engineering

  • Reliability-based design​

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Geng-Fu-He

Email: 21118595r@connect.polyu.hk

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Ya-Shi QlU

PhD Student

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  • Application of Machine Learning in Geotechnical Engineering

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https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Yashi-Qiu/research

Email: yashi.qiu@connect.polyu.hk

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Rui-Dong Ll

PhD Student

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  • Machine learning

  •  Parof carbonate sands and relevant CT reconstruction

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https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ruidong-Li-5

Email: rui-dong.li@connect.polyu.hk

Yan-Ling TANG

PhD Student

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  •  Analysis of river network morphology 

  • Numerical simulation of fluyial landform

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https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4531-1577

Email: yling.tang@connect.polyu.hk

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Hong-Chi LlU

PhD Student

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  •  Digital twin in geotechnical engineering

  • Artificial intelligence

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https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Liu-Hongchi

Email: hongchi.liu@connect.polyu.hk

James YUEN

PhD Student

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  •  Ground lmprovement by deep cement mixing (DCM)

  • Finite element method

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https://www.researchgate.net/profile/James-Ruan-3

Email: james.ruan@connect.polyu.hkï¼›

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Hao-Han HUANG

PhD Student

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http://geoinvention.com/rteam_phd.html

Xiang GAO

PhD Student

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  •  Particle breakage

  • Multiscale analysis

  • Tunnel excavation.

​

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Xiang-Gao-127

Email: xiang.gao@connect.polyu.hk

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Zi-Qi TANG

PhD Student

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  • Combined Finite-discrete element method

  • Large deformation

  • Multi-physical field coupling

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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2963-570X

Email: ziqi-scut.tang@connect.polyu.hk

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Xi-Wen ZHOU

PhD Student

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  • Large deformation

  • Fluid-structure-soil interaction analysis

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https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Zhou-Xiwen-2

Email: seawin.zhou@connect.polyu.hk

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Qi-Meng GUO

PhD Student

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  • Artificial intelligence

  • Development of advancedtools for soil and water detection;

  • DEM simulation

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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5573-4015

Email: qimeng.guo@connect.polyu.hk

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Ya-Zhou CAO

PhD Student

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  • Organics-contaminated groundwater remediation

  • Ozone micro-nano-bubbles

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https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Yazhou-Cao

Email: cyz20@mails.tsinghua.edu.cn

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Jirayut SUDSAMERJAl

PhD Student

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  • Track ballast micromechanics 

  • Ballast railway track improvements

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https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9225-698X?lang=en

Email: 23037261r@connect.polyu.hk

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Hang FENG 

PhD Student

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  •  Finite element analysis  in offshore geotechnical engineering

  • Machine learningin geotechnical engineering

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https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3138-1858

Email: 23039257r@connect.polyu.hk

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Xiao-Xuan CHEN

PhD Student

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  •  Artificial intelligence

  • Physics-informed neural network

​

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Xiao-Xuan-Chen

Email: xiaoxuan.chen@connect.polyu.hk

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Qin-Feng Ll

PhD Student

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  • Artificial intelligence in geotechnical engineering

​

https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5969-9063

Email: 23039096r@connect.polyu.hk

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Xiang-Yu HU

PhD Student

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  • Machine learning

  • Coupled  CFD-DEM-FEM

  • EVP constitutive model

​

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Xiangyu-Hu-10

Email: 23132393r@connect.polyu.hk

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Dan-Chen ZHAO

PhD Student

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  •  FEM analysis for rock mechanics in engineering

  • Peridynamic analysis for rock mechanics

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Danchen-Zhao-4

Email: danchen-simon.zhao@connect.polyu.hk

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Hao-Ruo XU

PhD Student

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  •  Artificial intelligence

  • 3D reconstruction

  •  Constitutive modeling of soils

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https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9558-5301

Email: 23123614r@connect.polyu.hk

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Hao-Yu FANG

PhD Student

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  •   Long-term Macro-/micro- behavior of sustainable binder-treated HKMD against Wetting-drying Cycles

​

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Haoyu-Fang-5

Email: haoyu1.fang@connect.polyu.hk

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Sheng ZHANG

PhD Student

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  •  Anisotropy in small-strain shear modulus

  • constitutive modeling of soils 

​

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Zhang-Sheng-20

Email: sheng1.zhang@connect.polyu.hk

Visiting Scholars​

  • Pei ZHANG (03/2021-10/2021), currently Associate Professor at Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture.

  • Shuai CAO (09/2019-04/2020), currently Associate Professor at University of Science and Technology Beijing. 

  • Jun-Xiu LIU (02/2019-01/2020), currently Associate Professor at Anhui Jianzhu University.

Visiting Students​​

  • Zhao LU (10/2020-06/2021), currently PhD Candidate at University of Macau.

  • Qi-Wei LIU (10/2020-04/2021), currently PhD Candidate at Hunan University.

  • Wei-Yi LI (10/2018-04/2019), currently working in Guangzhou Audit Bureau.

  • Ya-Jing LIU (05/2019-05/2020), currently postdoc fellow in GeoInvention group, PolyU.

  • Shu ZHU (08/2019-02/2020), currently working in State Grid Economic and Technological Research Institute.

  • Hao WU (09/2019-02/2020), currently PhD Candidate at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Lab Alumni

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Dr. Xiang WANG

PhD of Central South Uni.

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  • Artificial intelligence

  • Discrete Element Method

  • Granular Mechanics

 

http://www.geoinvention.com/rteam_wangxiang.html

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Dr. Hong-Wei GUO

PhD of UCAS

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  • Scientific machine learning

  • Computational mechanics

  • Thin-walled structures

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https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Guo-Hongwei-4

Email: ghway0723@gmail.com

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Dr. Hai-Min LYU

PhD of Shanghai Jiao Tong Uni

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  • Risk assessment 

  • Sustainable development of urban infrastructures

  • Urban disaster prevention 

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http://www.geoinvention.com/rteam_lvhaimin.html

Email: lvhaimin@szu.edu.cn

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Xing WANG (Shenzhen)
PhD of CAS, China

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  • Soil/Structure Interactions

  • Constitutive Modelling

  • Lab Testing Facilities

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https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8044-0118

Email: wangxing@xhu.edu.cn

Academic Visitors

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Xu-Yan TAN

Joint Postdoc

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  • Artificial intelligence

  • Smart monitoring

  • Stability evaluation and pre-warning​

http://geoinvention.com/rteam_visitor.html

Email: xytan@whrsm.ac.cn

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Yue-Xiang LIN

Joint Postdoc

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  • Morphology extraction and reconstruction

  • Development Finite element program

  • Failure analysis of composite materials​

http://geoinvention.com/rteam_visitor.html

Email: linyx86@mail.sysu.edu.cn

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Cong TANG

PhD Student

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  • Uncertainty quantification and reliability assessment

  • Artificial intelligence

​

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Tang-Cong-2/research

Email: tangcong3@163.com

​PhD Students

  • Chu-Heng ZHONG (10/2019), Thesis Title:"Study of soil behaviour subjected to an internal erosion process", University of Nantes, France. Currently Hubei University of Technology.

  • Sanae AHAYAN (09/2019), Thesis Title:"A constitutive model for natural clays: from laboratory testing to modelling of offshore monopiles", Ecole Centrale de Nantes, France.

  • Kai-Hui LI (09/2019), Thesis Titile: "Size Effect and Anisotropy in Transversely Isotropic Rocks", The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China. Currently Assistant Professor at Central South University.

  • Jie YANG (07/2019), Thesis Titile: "Numerical analysis of multi-physics problems of subsidence in the vicinity of a hydraulic earthwork", Ecole Centrale de Nantes, France.

  • Zhuang JIN (12/2018), Thesis Title:"Numerical investigation of caisson foundation in sand under combined monotonic loadings for offshore wind turbines", Ecole Centrale de Nantes, France.

  • Jiang-Xin LIU (03/2018), Thesis Title:"Numerical study of strain localization in geotechnical structures under the framework of micro-polar theory", Ecole Centrale de Nantes, France.

  • Chao-Fa ZHAO (12/2017), Thesis Title:"Multi-scale modeling of granular soils: from grain scale to geotechnical structures", Ecole Centrale de Nantes, France.

  • Ze-Xiang WU (12/2017), Thesis Title:"Mechanical modelling of sand considering simple shear condition and its application to pile foundation", Collaborator, Ecole Centrale de Nantes, France. Currently Assistant Professor at Wenzhou University.

  • Hao XIONG (12/2017), Thesis Title:"Multi-scale modelling of granular materials in application to geotechnical engineering problems", University of Grenoble Alpes, France. Currently Associate Researcher at Shenzhen University.

  • Dan ZHAO (12/2017), Thesis Title:"Study on the creep behaviour of clay under complex triaxial loading in relation to the microstructure", University of Lorraine, France. Currently Assistant Professor at Zhejiang University of Water Resources and Electric Power.

  • Yin-Fu JIN (09/2016), Thesis Title:"Parameter identification and model selection of soil models using genetic algorithm", Ecole Centrale de Nantes, France.

  • Qi-Yin ZHU (07/2014), Thesis Title:"Time-dependent behaviour and uniqueness of its key parameters for soft clays", double degree between Shanghai Jiao Tong University (China) and Ecole Centrale de Nantes (France). Currently Associate Professor at China University of Mining and Technology (Xuzhou).

  • Ying-Jing LIU (07/2014), Thesis Title:"Modelling the influence of the particle size distribution on the critical state mechanical behaviour of granular materials", double degree between Shanghai Jiao Tong University (China) and Ecole Centrale de Nantes (France).

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