Guojun Wu | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Guojun Wu | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Professor Guojun Wu is a distinguished researcher in geotechnical and underground engineering, serving at the Institute of Rock and Soil Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences in Wuhan, China. With over two decades of impactful academic and industry contributions, he specializes in underground engineering disaster mechanisms and support control technologies. He has led 14 completed and 3 ongoing research projects, authored 78 peer-reviewed publications, published 4 books, and holds 37 patents (with 4 pending). He actively contributes to the advancement of tunnel safety and sustainable underground infrastructure development.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Bachelor’s Degree (2001): Engineering Mechanics, Wuhan University, China

  • Master’s Degree (2003–2006): Geotechnical Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Geotechnical Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences

  • Ph.D. Degree (2006–2009): Geotechnical Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Geotechnical Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Professional Experience 💼

  • Current Position: Professor, Institute of Rock and Soil Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences

  • Editorial Roles:

    • Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Mining Science and Technology

    • Guest Editor, Advances in Civil Engineering

  • International Collaboration:

    • Research on Boom Clay with Belgian Nuclear Research Center

    • Visiting Scholar at Lorrain University, France

  • Consultancy Projects: Led 6 industry projects

  • Professional Affiliations:

    • Director, Underground Engineering Branch, Chinese Society of Rock Mechanics and Engineering

    • Director, Hubei Underground Engineering Society

Research Interests 🔬

  • Geotechnical Engineering

  • Underground Engineering

  • Tunnel Safety and Deformation Control

  • Rock Mechanics

  • Dynamic Stress Testing

  • Support Control Technologies for Steeply Inclined and Squeezing Rock Tunnels

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Nominee for the Global Innovation Technologist Awards – Best Researcher Award

  • Recognized for proposing the dynamic stress testing method for soft rock and a buffer support design method for asymmetric deformation in tunnels, both adopted in deep coal mine projects.

Conclusion🌟

Professor Guojun Wu stands as a leading figure in the field of underground geotechnical engineering, with innovations that have significantly improved safety and design in high-risk environments. His extensive publication record, interdisciplinary collaborations, and patented technologies position him as a prime candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work demonstrates practical impact, academic rigor, and global collaboration, making him an invaluable contributor to civil engineering and underground infrastructure sciences.

Publications 📚

🔬 Journal Article | 🆓 Open Access | 🗓️ 2025 | 🔢 0 citations
Li, Y., Wu, G., Chen, W., Yuan, J., & Huo, M. (2025). Laboratory model tests and unstable collapse analysis of SPB shield machine tunnelling in saturated sand. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology.
📌 Focus: Collapse behavior during shield machine tunneling in saturated sand.

🔬 Journal Article | 🆓 Open Access | 🗓️ 2025 | 🔢 0 citations
Huo, M., Chen, W., Yuan, J., Li, Y., & Liu, Y. (2025). Experimental investigation and limit analysis of shield tunnel face failure mechanism in sand. Underground Space (China).
📌 Focus: Tunnel face failure mechanism under sandy conditions.

🔬 Journal Article | 🆓 Open Access | 🗓️ 2025 | 🔢 0 citations
Wen, C., Jia, S., Fu, X., & He, H. (2025). Semi-analytical assessment of dynamic sealing capacity of underground gas storage: A case of Songliao Basin, Northeastern China. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering.
📌 Focus: Sealing effectiveness in underground gas reservoirs.

🔬 Journal Article | 🗓️ 2025 | 🔢 1 citation
Yu, J., Zhang, Z., Wu, G., Li, X., & Tian, H. (2025). Investigation on asymmetric dynamic response characteristics of anchored surrounding rock under blasting excavation of inclined layered rock tunnel. Canadian Geotechnical Journal.
📌 Focus: Response of surrounding rock under dynamic blasting loads.

🔬 Journal Article | 🗓️ 2024 | 🔢 1 citation
Shu, X., Chen, W., Qiu, X., Wu, G., & Tian, Y. (2024). Anchorage mechanism and parametric analysis of a novel interface-shear-stress-dispersing bolt. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology.
📌 Focus: New bolt design for stress dispersion in tunneling.

🔬 Journal Article | 🗓️ 2024 | 🔢 2 citations
Li, Y., Wu, G., Chen, W., Huo, M., & Liu, Y. (2024). Laboratory experimental study of the forming and failure mechanisms of soil arching during EPBS tunnelling in sand. Engineering Failure Analysis.
📌 Focus: Soil arching effects during Earth Pressure Balance Shield (EPBS) tunneling.

🔬 Journal Article | 🗓️ 2024 | 🔢 1 citation
Li, Y., Wu, G., Chen, W., Yuan, J., & Huo, M. (2024). Influence of confined water on the limit support pressure of tunnel face in weakly water-rich strata. Journal of Central South University.
📌 Focus: Impact of water content on tunnel face stability.

Jingcai Yu | Transportation | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jingcai Yu | Transportation | Best Researcher Award

lecturer at Xihua University, China

Dr. Jingcai Yu is a dedicated transportation engineer and researcher with expertise in public transportation and traffic safety. He earned his Doctor of Engineering degree from Southeast University’s School of Transportation, where he specialized in travel behavior modeling and transit adoption studies. Currently based at Xihua University in Chengdu, China, Dr. Yu has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, contributing valuable insights into the effects of attitudes, sociodemographic factors, and traffic conditions on transit and mobility choices. His work addresses emerging challenges in urban mobility, particularly through studies on flexible transit routes and shared autonomous vehicles, highlighting his commitment to advancing sustainable and efficient transportation solutions.

Publication Profile : 

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🎓 Educational Background :

Dr. Jingcai Yu completed his Doctorate in Engineering in Transportation at the School of Transportation, Southeast University, China. His doctoral research focused on public transportation, travel behavior modeling, and traffic safety, areas in which he has since made numerous academic contributions.

💼 Professional Experience :

Dr. Yu is currently based at Xihua University in Chengdu, China, where he holds an academic position. He engages in teaching, research, and academic mentorship, primarily within the field of transportation engineering. Through his role at Xihua University, Dr. Yu applies his expertise in public transit systems, travel behavior analysis, and transportation safety to help address urban mobility challenges. His work includes investigating the factors influencing the adoption of flexible route transit systems, carsharing, and shared autonomous vehicles. Dr. Yu’s research outputs, published in prestigious journals, have significantly contributed to the fields of transportation safety, autonomous vehicle studies, and public transit utilization.

📚 Research Interests : 

Dr. Jingcai Yu’s research interests encompass public transportation systems, travel behavior modeling, and traffic safety. He focuses on innovative transit solutions such as flex-route transit systems, shared autonomous vehicles, and carsharing. His work also investigates factors affecting crash severity and traffic violations, as well as advanced prediction models for urban traffic flow.

📝 Publication Top Notes :

  1. Yu, J., Wang, S., Wang, B., Li, W., & Feng, T. (2024). Effects of COVID-19 on Flex Route Transit Utilization: An Interrupted Time Series Analysis. Research in Transportation Business & Management, 50, 101230.
  2. Yu, J., Li, W., Yin, Z., Zheng, Y., & Guo, R. (2024). Segmenting and exemplifying potential Flex route transit adopters. Transportation Research Record, 2678(9), 791-806. (SCI)
  3. Yu, J., Lin, Q., Ding, H., Li, W., & Feng, T. (2024). Examining individuals’ adoption of flex route transit. Transportation Planning and Technology, 47(7), 996-1021. (SCI)
  4. Yu, J., Li, W., Song, Z., Wang, S., Ma, J., & Wang, B. (2023). The role of attitudinal features on shared autonomous vehicles. Research in Transportation Business & Management, 50, 101032. (SCI)
  5. Yu, J., Wang, S., Ma, J., Song, Z., & Li, W. (2023). Roles of attitudinal factors on the adoption stages of carsharing. Transportation Letters, 16(6), 542-553. (SCI)
  6. Yu, J., Zheng, Y., Li, W., Zhang, J., Guo, R., & Wu, L. (2023). Understanding Flex-Route Transit Adoption from a Stage of Change Perspective. Transportation Research Record, 2677(6), 743-758. (SCI)
  7. Yu, J., Li, W., Zhang, J., Guo, R., & Zheng, Y. (2023). Understanding the effect of sociodemographic and psychological latent characteristics on flex-route transit acceptance. PLOS ONE, 18(2), e0279058. (SCI)
  8. Wang, S., Yu, J.*, & Ma, J. (2023). Identifying the heterogeneous effects of road characteristics on Motorcycle-Involved crash severities. Travel Behaviour and Society, 33, 100636. (SCI)
  9. Ma, J., Ren, G., Li, H., & Yu, J. (2022). Characterizing the differences of injury severity between single-vehicle and multi-vehicle crashes in China. Journal of Transportation Safety & Security, 1-21. (SCI)
  10. Wang, S., Li, Z., Wang, B., & Yu, J. (2022). Velocity obstacle-based collision avoidance and motion planning framework for connected and automated vehicles. Transportation Research Record, 2676(5), 748-766. (SCI)
  11. Zheng, Y., Wang, S., Li, W., & Yu, J. (2022). Urban road traffic flow prediction: A graph convolutional network embedded with wavelet decomposition and attention mechanism. Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications, 608, 128274. (SCI)
  12. Ma, J., Ren, G., Wang, S., & Yu, J. (2022). Characterizing the effects of contributing factors on crash severity involving e-bicycles: A study based on police-reported data. International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion, 29(4), 463-474. (SCI)
  13. Ma, J., Ren, G., Fan, H., Wang, S., & Yu, J. (2021). Determinants of traffic violations in China: A case-study with a partial proportional odds model. Journal of Transportation Safety & Security, 1-21. (SCI)