Personal profile
Research interests
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Static and cyclic behavior of unsaturated soil
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Thermal effects on soil behaviour
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Constitutive modelling of soil
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Geo-energy engineering, particularly energy pile and methane hydrate
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High-speed railway embankment and pavement
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Engineering, Tsinghua University
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
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An MPM-FDM coupled method for landslide analysis considering surface–subsurface conjugated water flow
Zhan, Z. Q., Zhou, C. & Liu, C. Q., Jan 2026, In: Computers and Geotechnics. 189, 107618.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Physical and MPM modelling of sand column collapse with different moisture and density conditions
Zhan, Z. Q., Zhou, C., Cai, G. L., Liu, C. Q., Liu, J. Q. & Wu, Y., 15 Jan 2026, In: Powder Technology. 467, 121572.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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A Constitutive Model for Anisotropic Sand Considering Fabric Evolution Under Proportional and Non-Proportional Loadings
Liao, D., Zhou, C. & Yang, Z., 10 Apr 2025, In: International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics. 49, 5, p. 1575-1596 22 p.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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A New Model for Water Retention and Hydraulic Conductivity Curves of Deformable Unsaturated Soils
Chang, Z. & Zhou, C., May 2025, In: Water Resources Research. 61, 5, e2024WR037826.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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A Two-Dimensional Analytical Model for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Transport in Layered Landfill Composite Cover System With Gas Collection System
Gu, X., Xie, H., Zhou, C. & Chen, X., 25 Dec 2025, In: International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics. 49, 18, p. 4387-4399 13 p.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Prizes
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Excellent Young Scientist (Hong Kong & Macau)
Zhou, C. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Honorary award › Honorary award (research)
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Huang Wenxi - Chen Zongji Geomechanics Youth Award
Zhou, C. (Recipient), Apr 2023
Prize: Honorary award › Honorary award (research)
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Outstanding Reviewer Award-Canadian Geotechnical Journal
Zhou, C. (Recipient), May 2024
Prize: Honorary award › Honorary award (research)
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The International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE), Technical Committee 106 - Unsaturated Soils (External organisation)
Zhou, C. (Executive member)
2023 → …Activity: Office holder / membership of professional bodies › Office holder / member of committee
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The International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE), Technical Committee 107 - Tropical Residual Soils (External organisation)
Zhou, C. (Executive member)
2023 → …Activity: Office holder / membership of professional bodies › Office holder / member of committee
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Biogeotechnics (Journal)
Zhou, C. (Editorial board member)
2023 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work for journals
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Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists (Hong Kong) (External organisation)
Zhou, C. (Chair / President)
2022 → …Activity: Office holder / membership of professional bodies › Office holder / member of committee
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Vadose Zone Journal (Journal)
Zhou, C. (Associate editor)
Jul 2022 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work for journals