Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zhou Zhiwu | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Hunan University of Science and Engineering, China

Zhou zhiwu, a senior engineer and registered tester, is an associate professor and master’s supervisor at hunan university of science and engineering. he earned his ph.d. in transportation infrastructure and territory from the polytechnic university of valencia (🇪🇸) with top honors, including the UPV Outstanding Doctorate and the 2023 Spanish Outstanding Doctoral Award 🏆. with 15 years in national engineering projects, he has led major constructions, published 28 research papers 📄, and serves as a reviewer for 20 SCI journals. his expertise spans (ancient) bridge monitoring, high-speed railway track optimization, and sustainable structural design.

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Education & Experience 🎓👷‍♂️

📚 Education:

• 🎓 Bachelor’s in Architectural Engineering – Lanzhou Jiaotong University (2000-2004)
• 🎓 Master’s in Transportation Engineering – Lanzhou Jiaotong University (2013-2016)
• 🎓 Ph.D. in Transport Infrastructure & Territory – Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain (2019-2023) 🏅

💼 Work Experience:

• 🏗 Project Manager – China Railway 15th Bureau Group (2002-2017)
• 🏢 Chief Engineer – Xinjiang Highway Science & Technology Research Institute (2017-2018)
• 📖 Full-time Teacher & Leader – Chongqing Public Vocational Transport College (2018-2019)
• 🔬 Doctor & Associate Researcher – Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain (2019-2023)
• 🎓 Associate Professor & Master Supervisor – Hunan University of Science and Engineering (2023-Present)

Professional Development 🚀🔬

Zhou zhiwu is a multidisciplinary researcher and engineer specializing in transportation infrastructure, structural health monitoring, and sustainable development. with over 15 years of experience in large-scale construction projects 🏗, he has contributed to high-speed railways 🚄, highways 🛣, and industrial buildings 🏢. he has led and participated in 11 international and national research projects, collaborated with top institutions, and published extensively in SCI-indexed journals 📚. in addition to research, he is a dedicated educator 📖 and serves as an editorial board member for the American Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering, actively reviewing 148+ research articles.

Research Focus 🔍🏗

Zhou zhiwu’s research lies in transportation engineering, structural monitoring, and sustainable infrastructure:

• 🏛 (Ancient) Bridge & Building Health Monitoring – Studying structural integrity & durability
• 🌱 Sustainable Infrastructure – Coupling optimization for large-scale structures
• 🚄 High-Speed Railway Track Optimization – Preventing track diseases & enhancing efficiency
• 🏗 Indeterminate Structural Design – Improving extra-large bridge sustainability
• 🔬 Engineering Project Management – Enhancing efficiency in large-scale construction

his work integrates modern monitoring techniques 📡, advanced materials 🏗, and sustainable engineering 🌱 to enhance long-term infrastructure performance.

Awards & Honors 🏆🎖

• 🏅 UPV Outstanding Doctorate Award – Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain
• 🏆 2023 Spanish Outstanding Doctoral Award – Top honor for doctoral research
• 🏗 National Engineering Construction Quality Management Award (First Class)
• 🏆 First-Class Science & Technology Award – China Railway Construction Corporation
• 🏅 Provincial & Ministerial-Level Awards – Henan Province (Two awards)
• 🏆 China Civil Engineering Society “National Second Prize”
• 🎖 Reviewer for 20 SCI Journals – Reviewed 148+ articles

Publication Top Notes

1. Research on spatial deformation monitoring and numerical coupling of deep foundation pit in soft soil

   • Journal of Building Engineering, 2025.
   • DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2024.111636
   • Citation (APA):
     Author(s). (2025). Research on spatial deformation monitoring and numerical coupling of deep foundation pit in soft soil. Journal of Building Engineering, XX, 111636.

2. Three-dimensional finite element-coupled optimisation assessment of extra-large bridges

   • Structures, 2024.
   • DOI: 10.1016/j.istruc.2024.107743
   • Citation (APA):
     Author(s). (2024). Three-dimensional finite element-coupled optimisation assessment of extra-large bridges. Structures, XX, 107743.

3. Research on coupling optimization of carbon emissions and carbon leakage in international construction projects

   • Scientific Reports, 2024.
   • DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-59531-4
   • Citation (APA):
     Zhou, Z. (2024). Research on coupling optimization of carbon emissions and carbon leakage in international construction projects. Scientific Reports, XX, 59531. Building the future: Smart concrete as a key element in next-generation construction
   • Construction and Building Materials, 2024.
   • DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.136364
   • Citation (APA):
     Zhou, Z. (2024). Building the future: Smart concrete as a key element in next-generation construction. Construction and Building Materials, XX, 136364.

4. The centennial sustainable assessment of regional construction industry under the multidisciplinary coupling model

   • Sustainable Cities and Society, 2024.
   • DOI: 10.1016/j.scs.2024.105201
   • Citation (APA):
     Author(s). (2024). The centennial sustainable assessment of regional construction industry under the multidisciplinary coupling model. Sustainable Cities and Society, XX, 105201.