Mr. Qianli Zheng is a PhD candidate at the University of Adelaide specialising in geotechnical engineering. His research focuses on electro-osmosis (EO) for the consolidation and dewatering of low-permeability geomaterials, including fine-grained soils and tailings. He combines laboratory EO experiments with multi-physics numerical modelling to investigate coupled hydro–electro–chemical–mechanical processes. His work also examines electrode passivation and electrode/material modifications to improve EO efficiency and reliability. He aims to develop robust, engineering-oriented models and practical solutions for soil improvement and sustainable dewatering applications.