Anlin Zhang | Rock Mechanics | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Anlin Zhang | Rock Mechanics | Best Researcher Award

Anlin Zhang, Sichuan University, China

Anlin Zhang is a dedicated researcher in the field of deep rock mechanics and engineering. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree from Sichuan University (SCU), China, in 2019. Currently, he is a PhD candidate at the College of Water Resource & Hydropower, SCU, from September 2021 to June 2025. He is also on a one-year visiting stay at the Asian School of the Environment, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, supported by the China Scholarship Council (CSC). His research delves into the mechanical properties, failure mechanisms, and engineering disturbance responses of rocks under deep in situ environments.

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Education 🎓

  • BEng Degree: Sichuan University (SCU), China (2019)
  • PhD Candidate: College of Water Resource & Hydropower, SCU (2021.09 – 2025.06)
  • Visiting Scholar: Asian School of the Environment, NTU, Singapore (2023.09 – 2024.09, supported by CSC)

Experience 🛠️

Anlin Zhang’s academic journey includes significant milestones. After completing his BEng in 2019, he embarked on a PhD program at SCU in 2021, focusing on deep rock mechanics. His research has been further enriched by a one-year visiting scholarship at NTU, where he collaborates with experts in the field and gains exposure to advanced research environments.

Research Interest 🔬

Anlin Zhang’s research primarily revolves around deep rock mechanics and engineering. His focus areas include:

  • Mechanical properties of rocks under deep in situ environments
  • Failure mechanisms of rocks
  • Engineering disturbance responses in deep rock settings His work aims to improve the understanding and management of rock behavior in challenging environments, which is crucial for advancing engineering projects in deep earth conditions.

Awards 🏆

Anlin Zhang has received support from prestigious institutions like the China Scholarship Council (CSC), which has funded his one-year visiting stay at NTU, Singapore. This support highlights the recognition of his potential and contributions to the field of rock mechanics and engineering.

Publications Top Notes 📚

Anlin Zhang has contributed to various high-impact publications. Here are some of his notable works:

  1. Analysis of Water Softening Characteristics in the In-situ Stress Environment of Jinping Marble
    • Journal: Gongcheng Kexue Yu Jishu/Advanced Engineering Sciences, 2024
  2. Development and Prospect of Multidimensional Information Perception and Intelligent Construction in Deep Earth Engineering
    • Journal: Meitan Xuebao/Journal of the China Coal Society, 2024
  3. Machine Learning Algorithms in Rock Strength Prediction: A Novel Method for Evaluating Dynamic Compressive Strength of Rocks under Freeze-Thaw Cycles
    • Journal: IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 2024
  4. 3D Anisotropy in Shear Failure of a Typical Shale
    • Journal: Petroleum Science, 2023
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Alice Di Donna | Geotechnical engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr. Alice Di Donna | Geotechnical engineering | Best Researcher Award

Doctor, Université Grenoble Alpes, France

Alice Di Donna, born on August 7th, 1985, is an Italian citizen and an accomplished academic in civil and mechanical engineering. With a robust career centered around energy geostructures and geotechnical engineering, she currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Grenoble Alpes. Her professional journey reflects a blend of teaching, research, and practical engineering experience.

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Education 🎓

Alice earned her PhD in Mechanics from EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland, in 2014 with a thesis on “Thermo-mechanical aspects of energy piles.” She holds an MEng in Civil Engineering from Politecnico di Torino, Italy, where she graduated with honors in 2009. Additionally, she completed an MSc in Mechanics, Energy, and Solid Modelling through the Erasmus Program at Université Joseph Fourier, Grenoble, France.

Experience 💼

Since 2017, Alice has been an Assistant Professor at the University of Grenoble Alpes. Prior to this, she was a Post-Doctoral Research and Teaching Associate at Politecnico di Torino from 2014 to 2017, where she also collaborated professionally with Teknema Progetti srl. Her work has consistently focused on THM coupled behavior of geomaterials and energy geostructures.

Research Interests 🔬

Alice’s research interests are deeply rooted in the study of thermo-hydro-mechanical (THM) behavior of geomaterials, energy geostructures, and the broader applications of geothermal energy in civil engineering. Her work often intersects with urban planning and the sustainable use of geothermal resources.

Awards 🏆

Alice has been recognized for her contributions to geotechnical engineering with several awards, including the prestigious Scott Sloan Best Paper Award in 2023 and the Jean Kerisel Award in 2020. She has also been invited to deliver keynote lectures and has been acknowledged for her innovative research on energy geostructures.

Publications 📚

Di Donna, A., Rotta Loria, A., Laloui, L. (2016). Numerical study of the response of a group of energy piles under different combinations of thermo-mechanical loads. Computers and Geotechnics, 72, 126-142. Cited by 75 articles

Laloui, L., Di Donna, A. (2013). Energy geostructures: Innovation in underground engineering. John Wiley & Sons. Cited by 150 articles

Di Donna, A., Cecinato, F., Loveridge, F., Barla, M. (2017). Energy performance of diaphragm walls used as heat exchangers. Proceeding of the ICE, Geotechnical Engineering. Cited by 50 articles