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  • Mr. Shaowei Zhang2023-08-23Mr. Shaowei Zhang joined Dr. Leng's group in August 2022 as a research assistant. Currently, he is a Ph.D. student and his research topic focuses on road noise detection and comprehensive investigation of the semi-wet pre-treated rubber (PTR) for its multi-purpose use in asphalt pavement. He obtained his Master's degree from the South China University of Technology in 2022. His research work focused on compound warm mix asphalt technology and lignin-modified asphalt.
  • Mr. Zhe Wu2023-08-17Mr. Zhe WU joined Prof. Leng's group in June 2023 as a PhD Student. He previously earned a Master's degree in Civil Engineering, specializing in Infrastructure Digitalization and Management, from the National University of Singapore (NUS) in 2022. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor's degree in Highway and Bridge Engineering at Southeast University (SEU) in 2021. Mr. Wu's research is primarily focused on the application of computer vision for pavement distress detection, as well as the sma
  • Ms. Hanxi Li2023-08-16Ms. Hanxi LI joined Prof. Leng's group as a Research Assistant from June 2023. She obtained her Master’s degree (2023) in Computer Science Engineering from the University of Sydney and now a PhD student from September 2023. Her research work is focused on low carbon technologies for smart city transport infrastructure and its digital platform system construction.
  • Mr. Yijie Wang2023-08-16Mr. Yijie Wang joined Prof. Leng's research group as a Ph.D. student in September 2023. He obtained his bachelor's degree and master's degree from Northwest University in 2019 and 2023, respectively. His research work focuses on low-carbon and sustainable pavement materials, deriving alternative binders from biomass and waste materials, and repurposing waste plastics into cleaner asphalt pavement materials.
  • Mr. Lu Dong2023-01-17Mr Dong Lu joined Prof. Leng’s group in August 2022, and his PhD research topic is the development of smart pavement materials. He obtained Master's degree from Chang’an University in July 2019. His MSc work focused on the durability of recycled aggregate concrete and the performance modulation of cement asphalt emulsion mixture.
  • Mr. Jiaqiu Xu2023-01-17Mr. Jiaqiu XU joined Prof. Leng's research group as a Ph.D. student in September 2022. He obtained his bachelor's degree and master's degree from Southwest Jiaotong University in 2017 and 2020, respectively. His research work focuses on the interaction behavior between asphalt and fillers, deriving alternative binders from biomass and waste materials, and the mechanical behavior of asphalt materials at low temperatures.