Dr An Deng
Senior Lecturer
School of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering
Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences
Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.
Dr An Deng (邓安) is an academic in civil engineering at the University of Adelaide. He received his Bachelor of Engineering from Central South University, Master of Science from Tongji University, and PhD from Penn State University before commencing his career in Hohai University. After his six-year career as an academic there, Deng relocated to Australia, where he accepted an academic position at the University of Adelaide.
In his academic career, Deng teaches courses in geotechnical engineering for students in civil and other related engineering degrees, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. As a supervisor, Deng provides guidance to students to conduct research in fulfilment of degree requirements. His guidance has helped graduate students in a broad range of engineering degrees: Bachelors, Honours, Masters by Coursework, Masters by Research, and PhDs. Deng also provides guidance to visiting scholars to extend research impact and improve teaching effectiveness. In addition to teaching and supervision, Deng is committed to research. His research activities fall into the area of geotechnical engineering, with an emphasis on green materials, geomechanics, simulation & modelling, and ground improvement. In research, Deng has been awarded Australian competitive grant ARC DP and Chinese competitive grant NSFC funds. He has published a number of research articles in major international and regional journals, and conference proceedings. Deng provides service to the community. The services include the journal editorial board member, invited papers reviewer, invited grants assessor, and events helper.
“When I am not pinned to a computer screen, I spend time on family care, working in the garden, and trying hard not to go down too fast in outdoor ability.”
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Natural resources are limited and will get depleted one day. One solution is the development of alternative, low-cost, free- or low-carbon emission, and high-performance materials. To researchers this solution represents a significant research need in a variety of aspects.
Deng develops and applies green materials in the field of geotechnical engineering. The green materials reuse by-products or wastes disposed of from factories or workshops. On top of the economic value, the green materials exhibit equal or better performance than quarry-based virgin materials.
"The green material development and its performance confirmation is a rewarding but challenging process," says Deng. He focuses his research on identifying suitable waste materials and examining the behaviour of the waste-derived green materials to ensure their use in practical applications.
Deng is also interested in the area of ground improvement. "The work in this area troubleshoots problems surrounding the ground of concern, explores and recommends solutions to upscale the ground to field conditions," Deng explains. The solutions Deng has researched include electro-kinetic, vacuum preloading, geosynthetics, and grouting. "Each of the solutions is unique in suitability to cope with a particular ground problem and therefore subject to thorough prototyping and modelling work prior to the field applications," says Deng.
"As the supervisor, I drive the research, but the journey in essence is rolled out by research students and scholars that I have supervised," explains Deng. With these research assistants, Deng has co-authored over 100 technical publications to date. "In addition to growing research outputs, the students sometimes bring in some exciting inspirations and help move forward the research," Deng says.
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Appointments
Date Position Institution name 2017 Senior Lecturer The University of Adelaide 2015 - 2015 Visiting Professor National Taiwan University 2011 - 2016 Lecturer The University of Adelaide 2006 - 2011 Associate Professor Hohai University 2005 - 2006 Lecturer Hohai University 2000 - 2000 Geotechnical Engineer SGIDI Engineering Consulting (Group) Co., Ltd. -
Language Competencies
Language Competency Chinese (Mandarin) Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review -
Education
Date Institution name Country Title — The Pennsylvania State University United States Doctor of Philosophy — Tongji University China Master of Science — Central South University China Bachelor of Engineering -
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Journals
Year Citation 2019 Soltani, A., Deng, A., Taheri, A., & Sridharan, A. (2019). Consistency limits and compaction characteristics of clays soils containing rubber waste. Proceedings of the ICE - Geotechnical Engineering, 172(2), 174-188.
Scopus4 WoS62019 Soltani, A., Taheri, A., Deng, A., & Azimi, M. (2019). A Note on Determination of the Preconsolidation Pressure. Journal of Testing and Evaluation, 47(6), online.
2019 Soltani, A., Deng, A., Taheri, A., & Sridharan, A. (2019). Swell–Shrink–Consolidation Behavior of Rubber–Reinforced Expansive Soils. Geotechnical Testing Journal, 42(3), 761-788.
Scopus5 WoS102019 Liu, Y., Deng, A., & Jaksa, M. (2019). Failure mechanisms of geocell walls and junctions. Geotextiles and Geomembranes, 47(2), 104-120.
2019 Zhao, Y., Soltani, A., Taheri, A., Karakus, M., & Deng, A. (2019). Application of slag–cement and fly ash for strength development in cemented paste backfills. Minerals, 9(1), 22-1-22-19.
Scopus14 WoS132019 Khatami, H., Deng, A., & Jaksa, M. (2019). An experimental study of the active arching effect in soil using the digital image correlation technique. Computers and Geotechnics, 108, 183-196.
Scopus1 WoS12019 Zhou, Y., & Deng, A. (2019). Modelling combined electroosmosis–vacuum–surcharge preloading consolidation considering large-scale deformation. Computers and Geotechnics, 109, 46-57.
2019 Zhang, J., Soltani, A., Deng, A., & Jaksa, M. (2019). Mechanical performance of Jute Fiber-reinforced micaceous clay composites treated with Ground-Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag. Materials, 12(4), 23 pages.
Scopus2 WoS22019 Wang, C., Deng, A., Taheri, A., Zhao, H., & Li, J. (2019). Modelling particle kinetic behaviour considering asperity contact: formulation and DEM simulations. Granular Matter, 21(2), 1-16.
2019 Soltani, A., Deng, A., Taheri, A., Mirzababaei, M., & Nikraz, H. (2019). Interfacial shear strength of rubber-reinforced clays: a dimensional analysis perspective. Geosynthetics International, 26(2), 164-183.
Scopus4 WoS22019 Zhang, J., Soltani, A., Deng, A., & Jaksa, M. (2019). Mechanical behavior of micaceous clays. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering.
2019 Soltani, A., Deng, A., Taheri, A., Mirzababaei, M., & Vanapalli, S. (2019). Swell-shrink behavior of rubberized expansive clays during alternate wetting and drying. Minerals, 9(4), 18 pages.
2019 Zhou, Y., Deng, A., & Fu, J. (2019). Modelling electro-osmosis–surcharge preloading combined consolidation of unsaturated soils. Computers and Geotechnics, 114.
2018 Chen, Y., Deng, A., Wang, A., & Sun, H. (2018). Performance of screw-shaft pile in sand: model test and DEM simulation. Computers and Geotechnics, 104, 118-130.
Scopus3 WoS32018 Zhou, Y., Deng, A., & Lu, Q. (2018). A one-dimensional consolidation model considering large strain for unsaturated soil. Yantu Lixue/Rock and Soil Mechanics, 39(5), 1675-1681.
Scopus32018 Wang, C., Deng, A., & Taheri, A. (2018). Digital image processing on segregation of rubber sand mixture. International Journal of Geomechanics, 18(10), 04018138-1-04018138-13.
Scopus2 WoS12018 Soltani, A., Deng, A., Taheri, A., & Mirzababaei, M. (2018). Rubber powder-polymer combined stabilization of South Australian expansive soils. Geosynthetics International, 25(3), 304-321.
Scopus21 WoS162018 Liu, Y., Deng, A., & Jaksa, M. (2018). Three-dimensional modeling of geocell-reinforced straight and curved ballast embankments. Computers and Geotechnics, 102, 53-65.
Scopus1 WoS12018 Soltani, A., Estabragh, A., Taheri, A., Deng, A., & Meegoda, J. (2018). Experiments and Dimensional Analysis of Contaminated Clay Soils. Environmental Geotechnics, 1-50.
2018 Soltani, A., Deng, A., Taheri, A., Sridharan, A., & Estabragh, A. (2018). A framework for interpretation of the compressibility behavior of soils. Geotechnical Testing Journal, 41(1), 1-16.
Scopus7 WoS102018 Wang, C., Deng, A., & Taheri, A. (2018). Three-dimensional discrete element modeling of direct shear test for granular rubber-sand. Computers and Geotechnics, 97, 204-216.
Scopus11 WoS112018 Soltani, A., Deng, A., & Taheri, A. (2018). Swell-compression characteristics of a fiber-reinforced expansive soil. Geotextiles and Geomembranes, 46(2), 183-189.
Scopus16 WoS142017 Soltani, A., Deng, A., Taheri, A., & Mirzababaei, M. (2017). A sulphonated oil for stabilisation of expansive soils. International Journal of Pavement Engineering, Online(11), 1-14.
Scopus15 WoS102017 Wang, H. -B., Deng, A., & Yang, P. (2017). Strength and stiffness of stabilized alluvial silt under frost actions. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2017, 1-13.
2017 Soltani, A., Azimi, M., Deng, A., & Taheri, A. (2017). A simplified method for determination of the soil-water characteristic curve variables. International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, OnlinePubl(4), 1-10.
Scopus22017 Zhou, Y., Deng, A., Liu, Z., Yang, A., & Zhang, H. (2017). One-dimensional electroosmosis consolidation model considering variable saturation. Yantu Gongcheng Xuebao/Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 39(8), 1524-1529.
Scopus32016 Deng, A., & Zhou, Y. (2016). Modeling electroosmosis and surcharge preloading consolidation. II: Validation and simulation results. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 142(4), 11 pages.
Scopus8 WoS22016 Deng, A., & Zhou, Y. (2016). Modeling Electroosmosis and Surcharge Preloading Consolidation I: Model formulation.. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 142(4), 8 pages.
Scopus13 WoS12014 Zhou, Y., & Deng, A. (2014). 分段线性差分一维大变形电渗固结模型. Chinese Journal of Underground Space and Engineering, 10(3), 552-558. 2013 Pan, D., Deng, A., & Zhou, Y. (2013). 电渗过程中电极与土体间电荷积累问题研究. Water Resources and Power, 31(5), 223-226. 2013 Zhou, Y. D., Deng, A., & Wang, C. (2013). Finite-difference model for one-dimensional electro-osmotic consolidation. Computers and Geotechnics, 54, 152-165.
Scopus25 WoS202013 Zhou, Y. D., Wang, B. T., & Deng, A. (2013). Piecewise-linear model for electro-osmosis-surcharge preloading coupled consolidation. Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 35(12), 2311-2316.
Scopus22012 Qi, S., & Deng, A. (2012). 复合填料一维冻胀量数值模拟分析. Journal of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Engineering, 32(5), 600-605. 2012 Fang, X., & Deng, A. (2012). 复合填料热传导过程数值模拟. Journal of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Engineering, 32(5), 606-610. 2012 He, Z., Deng, A., Wang, H., & Ni, L. (2012). 冻结作用下复合填料水分迁移与冻胀特性研究. Jianzhu Cailiao Xuebao/Journal of Building Materials, 15(5), 703-706.
Scopus12011 He, Z., Deng, A., Zhou, Y. D., & Wang, H. (2011). 干湿循环下复合固废填料配比对强度的影响. Jianzhu Cailiao Xuebao/Journal of Building Materials, 14(6), 848-852.
2010 Deng, A., Yu, Y., & Wang, H. (2010). WFS-FA-EPS 填料导热系数试验研究. Yantu Gongcheng Xuebao/Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 32(8), 1297-1302. 2010 Deng, A. (2010). Reuse of waste foundry sand in structural flowable fill: engineering performance investigation. International Journal of Environmental Engineering Science, 1(2), 125-141. 2010 Deng, A., & Xiao, Y. (2010). Measuring and modeling proportion-dependent stress-strain behavior of EPS-sand mixture. International Journal of Geomechanics, 10(6), 214-222.
Scopus24 WoS222010 Deng, A., & Xiao, Y. (2010). 基于椭圆-抛物双屈服面模型的广义泊松比研究. Yantu Lixue/Rock and Soil Mechanics, 31(5), 1445-1451.
2010 Deng, A., & Feng, J. R. (2010). 砂-轮胎橡胶颗粒轻质土工填料试验研究. Jianzhu Cailiao Xuebao/Journal of Building Materials, 13(1), 116-120.
Scopus82010 Deng, A., Yu, Y., & Wang, H. (2010). Thermal conductivity of WFS-FA-EPS fills. Yantu Gongcheng Xuebao/Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 32(8), 1297-1302.
Scopus22010 Deng, A., & Xiao, Y. (2010). Research on generalized Poisson's ratio based on elliptic-parabolic yield surfaces model. Yantu Lixue/Rock and Soil Mechanics, 31(5), 1445-1451. 2009 Deng, A., & Yu, Y. (2009). Influence of freeze-thaw cycles on compressive strength of WFS-FA-EPS beads lightweight fillers. Jianzhu Cailiao Xuebao/Journal of Building Materials, 12(4), 448-452.
Scopus22009 Deng, A. (2009). Special issue on disaster mitigation and rehabilitation. Geotechnical Engineering, 40(1). 2009 Xiao, Y., & Deng, A. (2009). Stress-strain analyses of sand-EPS lightweight-bead fills based on elliptic-parabolic yield surfaces model. Yantu Gongcheng Xuebao/Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 31(9), 1467-1471.
Scopus42009 Deng, A., & Feng, J. (2009). Effect of scrap tire bead addition on shear behavior of sand. Jiefangjun Ligong Daxue Xuebao/Journal of PLA University of Science and Technology (Natural Science Edition), 10(5), 483-487.
Scopus52009 Tan, H., Liu, H., & Deng, A. (2009). Numerical analyses on geogrid-reinforced cushion in pile-supported composite foundation. Geotechnical Engineering Journal, 40(1), 25-30.
Scopus32009 Deng, A., & Yu, Y. (2009). 冻融循环对轻质填料抗压强度的影响. Jianzhu Cailiao Xuebao/Journal of Building Materials, 12(4), 448-452.
2009 Deng, A., & Feng, J. R. (2009). 掺入轮胎橡胶颗粒对砂土剪切性状的影响. Jiefangjun Ligong Daxue Xuebao/Journal of PLA University of Science and Technology (Natural Science Edition), 10(5), 483-487.
2009 Deng, A. (2009). 废铸砂作为建筑材料资源化再利用研究进展. Huanjing gongcheng xuebao/Chinese Journal of Environmental Engineering, 3(11), 1931-1937. 2009 Liu, H. L., Chu, J., & Deng, A. (2009). Use of large-diameter, cast-in situ concrete pipe piles for embankment over soft clay. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 46(8), 915-927.
Scopus74 WoS422009 Deng, A. (2009). Contaminants in waste foundry sand and its leachate. International Journal of Environment and Pollution, 38(4), 425-443.
Scopus13 WoS102009 Xiao, Y., & Deng, A. (2009). 基于椭圆–抛物双屈服面模型的砂–聚苯乙烯颗粒轻质 填料应力应变分析. Yantu Gongcheng Xuebao/Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 31(9), 1467-1471. 2008 Deng, A., & Xiao, Y. (2008). Proportion-based constitutive model for sand-EPS beads lightweight fill. Hunan Daxue Xuebao/Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences, 35(11), 6-9. 2008 Deng, A., Xiao, Y., & Liu, H. L. (2008). Engineering behavior of sand-EPS beads lightweight fills. Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 30(8), 1140-1145. 2008 Deng, A., & Xiao, Y. (2008). Shear behavior of sand-expanded polystyrene beads lightweight fills. Journal of Central South University of Technology, 15(S2), 174-179.
Scopus6 WoS42008 Deng, A., & Tikalsky, P. (2008). Geotechnical and leaching properties of flowable fill incorporating waste foundry sand. Waste Management, 28(11), 2161-2170.
Scopus52 WoS49 Europe PMC12008 Liu, H. L., Deng, A., & Shen, Y. (2008). Shear behavior of coarse aggregates for dam construction under varied stress paths. Water Science and Engineering, 1(1), 63-77.
2008 Deng, A., Xiao, Y., & Liu, H. (2008). Engineering behavior of lightweight fills of sand-EPS beads. Yantu Gongcheng Xuebao/Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 30(8), 1140-1145.
Scopus82008 Deng, A., & Xiao, Y. (2008). Proportion-based constitutive model for sand-EPS beads lightweight fills. Hunan Daxue Xuebao/Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences, 35(SUPPL.), 6-9. 2007 Zhou, Q., Deng, A., Han, W., Chai, S., & Wang, P. (2007). Durability of stabilized coastal saline soils: Water stability and freeze-thaw resistance. Yantu Lixue/Rock and Soil Mechanics, 28(6), 1129-1132.
Scopus72007 Zhou, Q., Deng, A., Han, W. F., Chai, S. X., & Wang, P. (2007). 固化滨海盐渍土耐久性试验研究. Yantu Lixue/Rock and Soil Mechanics, 28(6), 1129-1132.
2006 Cao, J., & Deng, A. (2006). Centrifugal loading finite element method for slope stability analysis. Yantu Gongcheng Xuebao/Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 28(SUPPL.), 1336-1339.
Scopus52006 Deng, A., & Tikalsky, P. (2006). Metallic characterization of foundry by-products per waste streams and leaching protocols. Journal of Environmental Engineering, 132(6), 586-595.
Scopus12 WoS72006 Zhou, Q., Han, W., Deng, A., Chai, S., & Wang, P. (2006). Influences on unconfined compressive strength of stabilized coastal saline soils. Yantu Gongcheng Xuebao/Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 28(9), 1177-1180.
Scopus192006 Liu, H., Deng, A., & Chu, J. (2006). Effect of different mixing ratios of polystyrene pre-puff beads and cement on the mechanical behaviour of lightweight fill. Geotextiles and Geomembranes, 24(6), 331-338.
Scopus49 WoS352005 Liu, H., Fei, K., Deng, A., & Zhang, T. (2005). Erective sea embankment with PCC piles. China Ocean Engineering, 19(2), 339-348.
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Book Chapters
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Conference Papers
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Conference Items
Year Citation 2014 Addison, M., Deng, A., Harman, C., Hong, G., Lee, J., Shang, J., . . . Yang, X. (2014). Preface. Poster session presented at the meeting of Geotechnical Special Publication. 2012 Deng, A., & Fang, X. (2012). Numerical simulation of heat conduction in composite backfill. Poster session presented at the meeting of The 12th Chinese Conference on Rock Mechanics and Engineering. Nanjing. 2012 Deng, A., & Pan, D. -Q. (2012). Numerical simulation on engineering behaviour of rubber sand. Poster session presented at the meeting of The 12th Chinese Conference on Rock Mechanics and Engineering. Nanjing. 2012 Deng, A., & Qi, S. -W. (2012). Numerical study on one-dimensional frost heave of composite backfill. Poster session presented at the meeting of The 12th Chinese Conference on Rock Mechanics and Engineering. Nanjing. 2012 Deng, A., & Zheng, L. (2012). Moisture transportation under frost action. Poster session presented at the meeting of The 12th Chinese Conference on Rock Mechanics and Engineering. Nanjing.
Australian Competitive Schemes
| Year | Project | Investigators | Funding Body/Scheme | Amount |
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| 2015 | Developing a green building material by reusing waste rubber tyres | A Deng | Australian Government Department of Education and Training Endeavour Fellowship | $17,000 |
| 2014–2016 | Measuring and modelling the mechanical response of soils incorporating recycled tyres | A Deng, H Nikraz, A Taheri and Y-N Ge | Australian Research Council Discovery Projects Scheme | $225,000 |
The University of Adelaide Funding Schemes
| Year | Project/ No. | Investigators | Funding Body/Scheme | Amount |
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| 2018 | Special Studies Program | A Deng | ECMS SSP Scheme | $1,800 |
| 2016 | Development and implementation of online quiz assessment | A Deng | ECMS Stephen Cole the Elder Fellowship Project Scheme | $6,000 |
| 2015 | Special Studies Program | A Deng | ECMS SSP Scheme | $2,000 |
| 2013 | Overseas Conference Leave | A Deng | ECMS OCL Scheme | $2,000 |
| 2012 | Development of green composite geomaterials | A Deng | ECMS Start-Up Funding | $10,000 |
The University of Adelaide Courses Summary
| Year | Taught | Developed | Coordinated | Course Title | Course Level/ Code | URL |
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| 2019 | x | x | Geotechnical Engineering Design III | C&ENVENG 3012/7069 | Link | |
| 2016–2017 | x | Geotechnical Engineering Design III | C&ENVENG 3012/7069 | Link | ||
| 2016–2017 | x | x | Advanced Civil Geotechnical Engineering | C&ENVENG 4112/7112 | Link | |
| 2015 | x | Construction Management and Surveying | C&ENVENG 2067 | Link | ||
| 2014–2015 | x | Advanced Civil Geotechnical Engineering | C&ENVENG 4112/7112 | Link | ||
| 2013 | x | x | Advanced Civil Geotechnical Engineering | C&ENVENG 4112/7112 | Link | |
| 2012–2019 | x | x | Geotechnical Engineering II | C&ENVENG 2069 | Link |
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Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name 2019 Co-Supervisor Application of Electro-Osmosis to the Consolidation of Tailings Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Xiyang Chen 2018 Principal Supervisor Determination of Soil Plasticity - Developing a New Test Method Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Seyedmasoud Manafighorabaei 2015 Principal Supervisor Constitutive Modelling of Tyre-Derived Cement Composites Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Mr Chengjun Yu 2015 Co-Supervisor Mechanical Properties of Rocks Under Various Loading Conditions in Deep Ground Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Yue Zhao -
Past Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name 2016 - 2018 Principal Supervisor Mechanical Behavior of Tire Rubber-Reinforced Expansive Soils Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Amin Soltani 2015 - 2019 Principal Supervisor Assessment and stabilization of micaceous soils Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Jiahe Zhang 2015 - 2018 Principal Supervisor Numerical Modelling of Tyre-Derived Geo-Composites Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Can Wang 2015 - 2018 Principal Supervisor A Study of Arching Effect in Soils Incorporating Recycled Tyres Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Hamidreza Khatami 2014 - 2018 Principal Supervisor Discrete Element Modelling of Geocell-Reinforced Railway Ballast and Experimental Examination of Geocell Failure Mechanisms Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Mr Yang Liu
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Memberships
Date Role Membership Country 2011 - ongoing Member Australian Association for Engineering Education Australia 2011 - ongoing Member Australian Geomechanics Society Australia 2007 - ongoing Member International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering United Kingdom -
Editorial Boards
Date Role Editorial Board Name Institution Country 2012 - ongoing Associate Editor Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering American Society of Civil Engineers United States -
Review, Assessment, Editorial and Advice
Date Title Type Institution Country 2015 - ongoing Detailed Assessor Grant Assessment Australian Research Council Australia 2011 - ongoing Detailed Assessor Grant Assessment Natural Science Foundation of China China
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