Members

Post-doctoral Fellow

Zhang-Rong Liu

Ph.D. in Geological Engineering, Tongji University, China, 09/2016-12/2019
M.Sc. in Mining Engineering, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, China, 09/2013-06/2016
B.Sc. in Mining Engineering, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, China, 09/2008-07/2012

Research Interest: Unsaturated soil mechanics

zhangrongliu@um.edu.mo

Jia-Le Lin

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, 08/2017-05/2023

B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, China, 08/2013-2017/08

Research interest: slope stability, Geosyntehtic interface, Liquefaction

jialelin@um.edu.mo

Xue Li
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, China, 09/2017-06/2022
B.Eng. in Geological Engineering, China University of Geoscience (Wuhan), China, 09/2012-06/2016


Research Interest: Stress-dilation behavior of coral sand, Particle breakage
xueli@um.edu.mo

Xiao-Yue Li

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China, 09/2016-06/2022
B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, Chang’an University, China, 09/2012-07/2016

Research Interest: Environmental Geotechnics, Soil mechanics

xiaoyueli@um.edu.mo

Visting Scholar

TAO-XU, Ph.D.

Former Postdoc fellow, University of Macau, Macau S.A.R. China, 2019-2020

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Ghent University, Nederland, 08/2014-2018
M.Sc. in Civil Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China, 09/2012– 06/2014
B.Eng. in Civil Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, China, 09/2007– 06/2011

Research interest: Intelligent geo-construction and data-based prediction of ground settlement and disaster prevention for tunneling in urban environment.

Current affiliation: Southeast University


Ph.D. Students

Yang CHENG

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, University of Macau, Macau S.A.R. China, 08/2019 –
M.Sc. in Road and Railway Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, China, 09/2016– 06/2019
B.Eng. in Civil Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, China, 09/2012– 06/2016

Research Interest: Artificial intelligence in risk analysis

chengyang.101[at]um.edu.mo

Cong TANG

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, University of Macau, Macao, 08/2020 – Present                                          M.Sc. in Civil Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, China, 09/2017–06/2020                                B.Eng. in Civil Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China, 09/2013-06/2017

Research Interest: soil-structure interaction, braced excavations, uncertainty quantification in geotechnical engineering

yc07418@um.edu.mo

Shu-Yu He

Research Assistant in Civil Engineering, University of Macau, Macau S.A.R., China, 09/2019-09/2020
M.Sc. in Civil Engineering, University of Macau, Macau S.A.R., China, 08/2015-06/2018
B.Eng. in Civil Engineering, University of Macau, Macau S.A.R., China, 08/2011-06/2015

Research interest: Real-time monitoring and machine learning

460236438[at]qq.com

He HUANG

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, University of Macau, Macau S.A.R., China, 08/2021 – Present                      M. Eng. in Civil Engineering, Shantou University, Shantou, Guangdong Province, China, 09/2018 –    07/2021                                                                                                                                                          B. Eng. In Civil Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, 09/2013 – 07/2017

Research interest:Pressure infiltration characteristics of foam for EPB shield tunnelling

yc17460@um.edu.mo

Wei YAN

PhD of Civil Engineering, University of Macau, Macau 2022.01 – present
Master of Civil Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 2020.09 – 2021.06
Bachelor of Civil Engineering, University of Macau, Macau 2016.09 – 2020.06

yc17913@um.edu.mo

Shi-Lan WEI

Ph.D in Civil Engineering, University of Macau, Macao, 08/2023-Present

M.Sc. in Civil Engineering, University of Macau, Macau, China, 08/2020 – 06/2022
B.Eng. in Civil Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, China, 09/2016-07/2020

Research Interest: Data acquisition of wireless sensor

mc05450@umac.mo

Zhi-Bin LI

Ph.D in Civil Engineering, University of Macau, Macao, 08/2023-Present

M. Sc in Civil engineering, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), 09/2020 – 06/2023
B. Eng. in Civil engineering, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Hubei 09/2016 – 06/2020

Research Interest: Probabilistic Back Analysis; Multi-Source Data Fusion; Shield Tunnel Engineering

yc37419@umac.mo

Dian-Jun Sun

Ph.D in Civil Engineering, University of Macau, Macao, 08/2023-Present
M.Sc in Materials and Chemical Engineering,  Northwestern Polytechnic University,  China, 09/2020-03/2023
B.Eng, in Material Forming and Control Engineering, Chang’an University, China, 06/2016-06/2020

Research Interest: Visual measurement, safety assessment.

Jun-Hao Jing

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, University of Macau, Macau S.A.R., China, 09/2023 – Present
Research Assistant in Civil Engineering, University of Macau, Macau S.A.R., China, 09/2022-09/2023
M.Sc. in Architectural and Civil Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning Province, China, 09/2017– 06/2020
B.Eng. in Urban Underground Space Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China, 09/2013-06/2017

Research Interest: Application of optical fiber sensing technology in geotechnical engineering
Yc37916@um.edu.mo.

MSc Students

Jin An
M.Sc.in Civil Engineering ( HYDRAULICS AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING)
University of Macau,China,08/2023-present
B.Eng. in Groundwater Science and Engineering, China University of Geosciences (Beijing),China,09/2019-06/2023
Research Interest: Distributed optical fiber monitoring pipeline settlement and deformation
mc35029@um.edu.mo

Si-Ge Yang

M.Sc. in Civil Engineering, University of Macau, Macau, China, 08/2022 – present
B.Eng. in Civil Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning Province, China, 09/2017-06/2021

Research Interest:  Machine Learning in geotechnical engineering, Bayesian Inference

mc25166@umac.mo

Wei-Ming XU

M.Sc. in Civil Engineering, University of Macau, Macau, China, 08/2022 – present
B.Eng. in Civil Engineering, Guangxi University, Wuhan, China, 09/2018-06/2022

Research Interest: Correlations between ERT data and soil parameters 

mc25150@umac.mo

Yi-Zhao DENG

M.Sc. in Civil Engineering, University of Macau, Macau, China, 08/2022 – present

Assistant engineer in geotechnical department, Guangdong Research Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower. 02/2019 – 08/2022

B.Eng. in Civil Engineering, Lanzhou University of science and technology, Lanzhou, China, 09/2014 – 06/2018

Research Interest:  Numerical simulation of tunneling, foundation pit excavation

mc15006@umac.mo

Chao Wang

M.Sc. in Civil Engineering, University of Macau, China, 08/2022-present
B.Eng. in Road,Bridge and River -crossing Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, China, 09/2015-06/2019

Research Interest: Investigation on dynamic shear modulus and liquefaction resistance of saturated coral sand

mc25152@um.edu.mo

Former members

Post-Doc

Pabodha Maduranga KANNANGARA, Ph. D.

Former Postdoc fellow, 2021-2023

Research Interest: soil-structure interaction, analysis/design of earth retaining structures, geotechnical earthquake engineering, and tunneling.

kannangarak[at]um.edu.mo

Xiao-Hui QI, Ph.D.

Former Postdoc fellow, 2016-2017

Research interest: Bayesian probabilistic methods for geotechnical engineering

Current affiliation: Nanyang Technological University

Hua-Xiang ZHU, Ph.D.

Former Postdoc fellow, 2016-2017

Research interest: Modelling of soil-structural interface behavior

Current affiliation: Yango University

Han-Lin WANG, Ph.D.

Former Postdoc fellow, 2018-2019

Research interest: Geosynthetic-reinforced pile-supported track-bed & Mechanical investigations of track-bed materials & Moisture migration & TDR testing

Current affiliation: Hong Kong Polytechnic University

TAO-XU, Ph.D.

Former Postdoc fellow, 2019-2020

Research interest: Intelligent geo-construction and data-based prediction of ground settlement and disaster prevention for tunneling in urban environment.

Current affiliation: Southeast University

Li XIONG

Former Postdoc fellow, 2021-2022

Ph.D. in Machinery Automation, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, China, 09/2017 – 06/2020
M.Sc. in Mechatronic Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, China, 09/2012 – 06/2015

Research Interest: Optical fiber sensing technology

Current affiliation: Wuhan University of Science and Technology

Former Visiting Scholar

Tao Wang

Ph.D. in Optical Engineering, Tianjin University, China, 09/2013-06/2018
B.Eng. in Optoelectronics Technology and Science, Tianjin University, China, 09/2009-07/2013
Research Interest: Optical fiber sensing technology and structural health monitoring

Current affiliation: Taiyuan University of Technology

Yong-Xing GUO

Ph.D. in Mechatronic Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, China, 09/2011 – 06/2014
M.Sc. in Control Technology and Instrument, Wuhan University of Technology, China, 09/2009 – 06/2012
B.Eng. in Control Technology and Instrument, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, China, 09/2005 – 06/2009

Research Interest: Optical fiber sensing technology and its application

Current affiliation: Wuhan University of Science and Technology

Yu Yan

Senior Engineer, Technical Supervisor of Chief Engineer’s Office of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Authority, Zhuhai, China, 04/2009 —Present
Research Assistant, University of Macau, Macau S.A.R., China, 09/2019 —Present
Master in Construction and Civil Engineering, South China University of Technology,Guangzhou,China,01/2013—12/2015
B. Eng. in Port Channel and Coastal Engineering, Tianjin University,Tianjin,China,09/2004-07/2008
B. Eng. in Engineering Management, Tianjin University,Tianjin,China,09/2004-07/2008

Research Interest: Health monitoring on cross-sea cluster project; R&D of artificial intelligence technology for cross-sea cluster project.

Zhi DING, Prof., Ph.D.

Former Visting scholar, 2019

Research interest: key technologies of intelligent construction, maintenance and disaster prevention of underground construction such as shield tunnels.

Current affiliation: Hangzhou City University

Bo-Wen KONG, Ph.D.

Former research assistant, 2019

Research interest: microscopic characteristics and mechanical properties of marine soft soil under AGF construction

Current affiliation: Zhejiang University of Science & Technology

Former Ph.D.

Yan LI

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, University of Macau, Macao, 08/2019 – 05/2023
B.Eng. in Civil Engineering, Jilin University, China, 09/2015 – 06/2019

Research Interest: Risk analysis, Civil engineering disaster

Current affiliation: Guangdong University of Technology

Su QIN

Ph.D. student in Civil Engineering, University of Macau, Macau S.A.R., China, 08/2019-03/2023
M.Sc. in Geological Engineering, China University of Geosciences, China, 09/2016-06/2019
B.Eng. in Mining Engineering, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, China, 09/2012-06/2016

Research Interest: Machine learning in Geotechnical Engineering

Current affiliation: Xinjiang University

Wei-Bin CHEN

Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering, University of Macau, Macau S.A.R., China, 08/2017-03/2021
Research assistant, University of Macau, Macau S.A.R., China, 07/2016–05/2017
M.Sc. in Geological Engineering, Guizhou University, China, 09/2013 – 09/2016
B.Eng. in Civil Engineering, Wuyi University, China, 09/2009 – 06/2013

Research Interest: Behavior of soil-structure interaction; Numerical Modeling in Geotechnical Engineering (PFC and PFC-FLAC coupling); Geosynthetics reinforcement

Current affiliation: Shenzhen University

Yong-Zhan CHEN, Carlos

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, University of Macau, Macau S.A.R., China, 09/2017 – 01/2021
Research Assistant, University of Macau, Macau S.A.R., China, 03/2016 – 08/2017
M.Sc. in Architectural and Civil Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, China, 09/2013 – 07/2017
B.Eng. in Urban Underground Space Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, China, 09/2009 – 07/2013

Research Interest: Foundation reinforcement and safety feedback mechanism

Current affiliation: Hainan University

Lin-Shuang ZHAO

Ph.D. graduate, 2014-2018

Current affiliation: Shantou University

Fang TAN

Ph.D. graduate (co-supervision), 2012-2017

Thesis title: Probabilistic Analysis for Soil Water Retention Property of Unsaturated Soil and Creep Behavior of Soft Soil

Current affiliation: Shandong Jianzhu University

Xue-Ying JING

Ph.D. graduate, 2014-2018

Thesis title: Interface shearing behavior between granular materials and saw-tooth surfaces

Current affiliation: 深圳市光明区建筑工务署

Fu-Ming Liu

Ph.D. graduate, 2016-2019

Current affiliation: Affairs Bureau of Nanshan District, Shenzhen

Zhao LU

Ph.D. student in Civil Engineering, University of Macau, Macau S.A.R., China, 2019-2022
M.Sc. in Civil Engineering, Hong Kong university of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China, 09/2009-06/2011
B.Eng. in Civil Engineering, Shang Hai university of Science and Technology, China, 09/2005-06/2009

Research Interest: Geotechnical engineering monitoring and early warning

 

Zhi-Liang Cheng

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, University of Macau, Macau S.A.R., China, 2017 – 2021
Research Assistant, University of Macau, Macau S.A.R., China, 09/2016 – 08/2017
M.Sc. in Architectural and Civil Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), China, 09/2013 – 07/2016
B.Eng. in Civil Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), China, 09/2009 – 07/2013

Research Interest: Intelligent monitoring and machine learning approach for analysis and estimation of unsaturated soil properties

Current affiliation: China University of Petroleum (East China)

Former Masters

Jun-Yuan LAO

M.Sc. Graduate, 2013-2016

Thesis title: Three-Dimensional Finite Element Modelling on Pile-Supported Embankment with Geo-grid Reinforcement

Current affiliation: 广西人防设计研究院

Ci-Ci JIE

M.Sc. Graduate, 2014-2017

Thesis title: Labotatory Study of Soil-structure Interface with Different Roughness and GSDs

Current affiliation: Central Research Institute of Building and Construction (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd

Yu MU

M.Sc. Graduate, 2010-2017

Thesis title: Geologic Profile Estimation and Reliability-Based Design for Braced Excavations

Current affiliation: China IPPR International Engineering Co., Ltd

Jian-Si WU

M.sc. student, 2015-2018

Thesis title: Review and analysis on the influence of different factors on the shear strength of soil-structural interface

Current affiliation: 广州市太和房地产开发公司

Guang-Ming CHEN

M.Sc. student, 2016-2018

Thesis title: Three-dimensional Geological Modeling with Borehole Data by General Regression Neural Network

Current affiliation: China Poly Group (Fujian)

Jin-Zhu TANG

M.Sc. student, 2017-2020

Thesis title: Modelling of column supported embankment under horizontal dynamic loading

Current affiliation: China Three Gorges Corporation

Chen TIAN

M.Sc. in Civil Engineering, University of Macau, Macau S.A.R., China, 08/2018-now
B.Eng. in Civil Engineering, Xian University of Technology, China, 08/2014-07/2018

Research interest: Analytical simulation on the properties of unsaturated soil

Current affiliation: 中國建築西北設計研究院有限公司

Zi-Jin MEI

M.Sc. in Civil Engineering, University of Macau, Macau S.A.R., China, 09/2018, Master student
B. Eng. in Civil Engineering, Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology, China, 09/2016-06/2018
College diploma in Architectural Engineering Technology, Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology, 09/2013–06/2016

Research Interest: Pressure infiltration characteristics of bentonite slurry due to the different sizes of sand and different concentrations of bentonite.

Current affiliation: 廣東省交通集團

Guang-Ming CHEN

M.Sc. student, 2016-2018

Thesis title: Three-dimensional Geological Modeling with Borehole Data by General Regression Neural Network

Current affiliation: China Poly Group (Fujian)

Shuai TU

M.Sc. Graduate, 2010-2013

Thesis title: Vertical Drain Consolidation of Unsaturated Soil by Differential Quadrature method

Current affiliation: Times China Holdings Limited

Zhe-Hao HONG

M.Sc. in Civil Engineering, University of Macau, Macau, 08/2020 – 06/2022
B.Eng.in Civil Engineering, Zhejiang University City College, China, 09/2015 – 06/2019

Research Interest: Prediction of surface settlement caused by shield tunneling

mc05451@umac.mo

Yu-Feng HUANG

M.Sc. in Civil Engineering, University of Macau, Macau, China, 08/2020 – 06/2022
B.Eng. in Civil Engineering, Shantou University, China, 09/2016 – 06/2020

Research Interest: Fiber Bragg grating sensor,  displacement monitoring.

Current affiliation: 茂名市城市管理和綜合執法局

Qiu-Yu CHEN

M.Sc. in Civil Engineering , Macau University ,China , 08/2020 – 06/2022
B.Eng. in Road Bridge and River-crossing Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, China, 09/2016—06/2020.

Research Interest: Immersed tube tunnel monitoring.

Current affiliation: 廣州市市政集團

Zi-Xuan WANG

M.Sc. in Civil Engineering , University of Macau, Macau, China, 08/2021-06/2023
B.Eng. in Civil Engineering, China University of Geoscience, Beijing, China, 09/2017-07/2021

Research Interest: Deformation Analysis of Immersion Joints in the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Immersed Tunnel

mc15023@um.edu.mo

Current affiliation: University of Macau

Xiao-Ping YE

M.Sc. in Civil Engineering , University of Macau, Macau, China, 08/2021- 06/2023
B.Eng. in Civil Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China, 09/2016 – 06/2020

Research Interest:Shear Strength of Unsaturated Expansive Soil

mc15008@um.edu.mo

Current affiliation: University of Technology Sydney

Qi HE

M.Sc. in Civil Engineering, University of Macau, Macau, China, 08/2021 – 06/2023
B.Eng. in Harbours, Water Channels and Coast Engineering, Chongqing Jiaotong University, China, 09/2019-06/2020

Research Interest: 3D Simulation of Immersed Tunnel Using Numerical Manifold Method

mc15009@um.edu.mo

Current affiliation: University of Technology Sydney

Pengcheng Lin

M.Sc. in Civil Engineering, University of Macau, Macau, China, 06/2021 – 06/2023
B.Eng. in Civil Engineering,China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, China, 09/2016-06/2020

Research Interest:  

mc15006@umac.mo