Shuai huang | Soil | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Shuai huang | Soil | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Shuai huang, National Institute of Natural Hazards, China

Prof. Dr. Shuai Huang is a Research Fellow at the National Institute of Natural Hazards, China, specializing in earthquake disaster mechanisms, resilience-based prevention, and geotechnical engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Engineering from the University of Science and Technology Beijing and was a visiting scholar at Imperial College London. Dr. Huang has led numerous national and provincial research projects, contributed to emergency responses for major disasters, and received multiple prestigious scientific awards. He has published over 50 SCI/EI papers, holds more than 50 invention patents, and plays a key role in developing seismic safety standards.

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Summary:

Prof. Dr. Shuai Huang is a leading researcher in geotechnical engineering, earthquake disaster prevention, and infrastructure resilience. His extensive publication record, leadership roles, and real-world engineering contributions make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work has had a profound impact on seismic safety, national disaster prevention policies, and engineering applications.

🎓 Education

Huang Shuai holds a Ph.D. in Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Engineering and Protection Engineering from the University of Science and Technology Beijing, which he obtained in 2015. He is currently a research fellow at the National Institute of Natural Disaster Prevention and Control, Ministry of Emergency Management, and a master’s supervisor at the Beijing Institute of Technology. From February 2023 to February 2024, he was a visiting scholar at Imperial College London.

💼Experience

Huang Shuai has extensive experience in earthquake disaster chain research, disaster mechanisms, and resilience-based prevention and control. He has held several key positions, including Associate Researcher at the National Academy of Natural Disaster Prevention and Control (July 2020 – February 2023) and Associate Researcher at the Institute of Crustal Stress, China Earthquake Administration (November 2017 – July 2020). From May 2015 to November 2017, he served as an Assistant Researcher at the Institute of Crustal Stress, China Earthquake Administration. He has provided emergency support for major earthquake, geological, and flood disasters, including the “7.20” heavy rainstorm disaster in Zhengzhou, Henan, and the 2023 floods in She County, Anhui Province.

🔬Research Focus

His primary research areas include slope seismic design and resilience prevention, the dynamic interaction between environmental media and engineering structures, seismic stability analysis and prevention technology for reservoir bank slopes, and failure mechanisms of high and steep slopes under rainfall-earthquake coupling. He is actively involved in the development of seismic safety standards for water-rich slopes and dangerous reservoirs.

🛠️Skills

Huang Shuai is proficient in earthquake-induced disaster simulation, seismic performance analysis of engineering structures, and the application of digital twin simulation platforms for disaster prediction. He has published more than 50 SCI/EI papers in top journals, with three being selected as ESI highly cited papers. Additionally, he has led over 10 engineering projects and holds over 50 invention patents. He has contributed to the compilation of two national standards and four group standards. As a key member of various professional organizations, he is involved in expert reviews, disaster resilience initiatives, and academic editorial work.

🏆Awards

Huang Shuai has received 18 social science and technology awards, including the Second Prize of the China Earthquake Administration Earthquake Prevention and Disaster Reduction Scientific Achievement Award, the Second Prize of the Qingdao Science and Technology Progress Award, and the China Industry-University-Research Cooperation Innovation Achievement Award. He has also been recognized as one of the “21st National Youth Job Experts” by the Youth League Central Committee and the Ministry of Human Resources, as well as a Beijing Excellent Talent Youth Backbone Individual. His research has been selected as one of the “2023 Capital Frontier Academic Results” by the Beijing Association for Science and Technology.

📚 Publications

  • Research on Dynamic Response and Deformation Instability Mechanism of Slope Under Rainfall-Earthquake Sequences

    • Author(s): Huang, Shuai; Liu, Jingwei

    • Year: 2025

    • Journal: Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment

  • Research on Simplified Evaluation Method for Soil-Rock Mixed Slope Stability Under Dam-Break Flood Impact

    • Author(s): Huang, Shuai; Zhang, Lin; Li, Dong

    • Year: 2025

    • Journal: Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment

  • Interaction of Pipelines with Landslides: Analysis of Mechanical Properties at Different Strengths

    • Author(s): Zhang, Junhao; Huang, Shuai; Wang, Hongyu; Zhou, Biao; Liu, Jingwei

    • Year: 2025

  • Deformation and Failure Mechanism of Overlying Soil Layers Under Strike-Slip Fault Action

    • Author(s): Pei, Pengcheng; Huang, Shuai; Yuan, Jing; Zhang, Zhikang

    • Year: 2024

    • Journal: Chinese Journal of Geological Hazard and Control

  • Machine Learning and Numerical Simulation Research on Specific Energy Consumption for Gradated Coarse Particle Two-Phase Flow in Inclined Pipes

    • Author(s): Wan, Chuyi; Xiao, Shengpeng; Zhou, Dai; Huan, Caiyun; Han, Zhaolong

    • Year: 2024

    • Journal: Physics of Fluids

  • Reconstruction of the Solid-Liquid Two-Phase Flow Field in the Pipeline Based on Limited Pipeline Wall Information

    • Author(s): Xiao, Shengpeng; Wan, Chuyi; Zhu, Hongbo; Zhang, Mengmeng; Han, Zhaolong

    • Year: 2025

    • Journal: Physics of Fluids

  • Impact Response of Dam Affected by Landslide Surge Based on Improved SPH Method

    • Author(s): Huang, Shuai; Wang, Zhonggen; Li, Yu; Feng, Yuxiang

    • Year: 2025

    • Journal: Gongcheng Kexue Yu Jishu/Advanced Engineering Sciences

Conclusion:

Prof. Dr. Shuai Huang is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award. His work not only advances academic knowledge but also provides critical solutions for disaster mitigation and infrastructure resilience. With further global engagement and interdisciplinary expansion, his influence in the field will continue to grow.

Shanbai Wu | Earth and Planetary Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Shanbai Wu | Earth and Planetary Sciences | Best Researcher Award

 Mr. Shanbai Wu, China University of Geosciences, China

Mr. Shanbai Wu is a Ph.D. student in Civil Engineering at the China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, China. His research focuses on the dynamic stability and failure mechanisms of rock slope-anchorage systems under seismic conditions. He has contributed to several high-impact projects and publications, showcasing expertise in geotechnical engineering, shaking table tests, and advanced numerical modeling techniques.

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Summary:

Mr. Shanbai Wu demonstrates exceptional potential as a researcher, with a solid foundation of high-quality research, technical expertise, and international collaborations. His work addresses critical issues in seismic engineering, contributing to both academic knowledge and practical applications.

 

🎓 Education

Shanbai Wu is a Ph.D. student in Civil Engineering at the China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, supervised by Prof. Liangqing Wang. He is also a joint Ph.D. student in Geotechnical Engineering at the University of Liege, Belgium, under the mentorship of Prof. Hans-Balder Havenith, funded by the China Scholarship Council (CSC). He holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from Guangxi University, where he studied under A.Prof. Liping Liao, and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the same university, guided by Prof. Haifeng Yang.

 

💼Experience

Shanbai has extensive experience working on national and international research projects. He has contributed to the National Key Research and Development Program of China and key projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC). His work includes site surveys of landslide and collapse disasters, the development of similar materials considering rockmass dynamics, and large-scale shaking table tests of anchored anti-dip rock slopes.

 

🔬Research Focus

Shanbai Wu’s research primarily explores the dynamic response characteristics, spatio-temporal failure modes, and the dynamic stability of rock slope-anchorage structure systems under strong earthquakes. His work also delves into the failure mechanisms and the coupling effects influencing these systems in high-risk hydropower engineering contexts.

 

Awards

While specific awards are not detailed in the provided CV, Shanbai Wu’s scholarship from the China Scholarship Council for his joint Ph.D. study at the University of Liege highlights his academic excellence and recognition in his field.

 

Skills

Shanbai demonstrates expertise in engineering geological surveys, geomechanical model development, and the execution of large-scale shaking table tests. He is skilled in using advanced tools like UDEC, FLAC3D, ABAQUS, MATLAB, and ORIGIN, and his work focuses on analyzing the failure mechanisms and dynamic stability of slope-anchorage structure systems.

 

Publications

  • Wu, S., Wang, L., Wu, Q., Zheng, L., Wang, C. (2024)
    Dynamic stability analysis of anchored anti-dip slope under the Ludian earthquake: a case study of the Manhekuan slope, Yunnan, China.
    Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, 83(11), 429.
    Citations: 0

 

  • Wang, C., Zheng, L., Wang, L., Wu, S., Deng, S. (2024)
    Effects of the tensile and shear properties of bolts on the shear properties of bolted rock joints.
    Journal of Earth Science, 35(5), 1626–1639.
    Citations: 0

 

  • Zhu, L., Wang, L., Zheng, L., Wu, S., Fan, B. (2023)
    Shear creep characteristics and creep constitutive model of bolted rock joints.
    Engineering Geology, 327, 107368.
    Citations: 6

 

  • Han, C., Nan, Z., Wang, L., Wu, S., Yong, L. (2023)
    Longitudinal seismic analysis of tunnels with nonuniform strata considering the effect of karst.
    Sustainability (Switzerland), 15(6), 4992.
    Citations: 0

 

  • Wu, S., Wang, L., Wu, Q., Zheng, L., Sun, Z. (2022)
    Advance and prospect for seismic dynamic response of anchored rock slope | 地震作用下锚固岩质边坡动力响应研究进展与展望.
    Earth Science – Journal of China University of Geosciences, 47(12), 4456–4468.
    Citations: 2

 

  • Wu, S., Zhao, R., Liao, L., Wei, Y., Wei, W. (2022)
    Failure mode of rainfall-induced landslide of granite residual soil, southeastern Guangxi Province, China.
    Earth Surface Dynamics, 10(6), 1079–1096.
    Citations: 5

 

Conclusion:

Mr. Shanbai Wu is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his innovative research, technical expertise, and impactful contributions. While areas such as recognition and industrial applicability could be further enhanced, his current achievements make him highly deserving of consideration. With strategic improvements, he has the potential to solidify his position as a leading researcher in his field.