Professor Zhao currently holds the position of Dean of Graduate School at Tongji University. He's widely regarded as a leading expert in intelligent pavement and heads the "Intelligent Pavement Innovation Team" under the Ministry of Transportation of PRC.
Professor Zhao has dedicated significant time to teaching and researching perception, analysis, and construction technologies of road and airport pavements. He introduced the groundbreaking concept of R2X (Road and Runway to Everything) for both airport and road infrastructure. Additionally, he's pioneered cutting-edge technologies like intelligent pavement perception, utilizing distributed optical fibers, and integrated analysis methods for assessing pavement conditions. In the field of intelligent pavement construction, Professor Zhao is a trailblazer in developing prefabricated structures and processes for cement concrete and composite pavements. His team is actively engaged in advancing topology optimization and 3D methods for future pavement designs.
Professor Zhao has played a pivotal role in over 30 research projects, funded by both government bodies and industry players. The impact of Professor Zhao's work is evident in major transportation hubs such as Beijing Capital International Airport, Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Chengdu Tianfu Airport, and Shanghai Chenhai Highway. His contributions have earned him prestigious awards, including two second prizes for the National Science and Technology Progress Awards, as well as over 10 provincial and ministerial-level awards. His research findings have significantly influenced national construction methods and industry standards.
Leveraging the outcomes of his research, Professor Zhao has contributed extensively to academic literature, publishing over 100 papers, with more than 60 indexed by SCI and EI. He has authored a distinguished monograph and contributed to the publication of three textbooks.
Education
2003-2007 Ph.D., Road and Railway Engineering, Tongji University
1998-2001 Master of Engineering, Tongji University
1994-1998 Bachelor of Engineering, Tongji University
Experience
2021-present Dean, Graduate School, Tongji University
2019-2021 Vice Dean, Graduate School, Tongji University
2018 Visiting Professor, Georgia Tech, USA
2017-2019 Vice Dean, College of Transportation Engineering, Tongji University
2017~present Deputy Director,Key Laboratory of Infrastructure Durability and Operation Safety in Airfield of CAAC
2012-present Professor, College of Transportation Engineering, Tongji University
2009-2010 Visiting Professor, UC Davis, USA
2008-2012 Associate Professor, College of Transportation Engineering, Tongji University
2001-2008 Assistant Professor, Lecturer, College of Transportation Engineering, Tongji University
Research interests
1.Intelligentpavement structures and materials for airports and roads
2.Structural design of airport pavement
3. Airport pavement maintenance and management
Honors
1.Transportation Youth Science and Technology Talent of the Ministry of Transportation
2.Outstanding Young Teacher of Tongji University
Awards
1.National Science and Technology Progress Award (2nd Class). 2018
2.National Science and Technology Progress Award (2nd Class). 2009
3.National Teaching Achievement Award (1st Class). 2022
4.National Teaching Achievement Award (2nd Class). 2022
5.Science and Technology Progress Award of the Ministry of Education (1st Class). 2022
6.Science and Technology Award of China Highway Society (Special Class). 2022
7.Science and Technology Award of China Highway Society (2nd Class). 2015
8.Science and Technology Award of China Highway Society (2nd Class). 2007
9.Civil Aviation Science and Technology Award of China Air Transport Association (1st Class). 2020
10.Civil Aviation Science and Technology Award of China Air Transport Association (1st Class). 2008
11.Shanxi Science and Technology Progress Award (2nd Class). 2016
12.Shanghai Science and Technology Award (3rd Class). 2007
13. Chongqing Science and Technology Award (2nd Class). 2007
Publications
1.Zhao, H., Yang, F., Qian, X., Tian, Y., Yang, H., Li, M., Fang, Y., Wang, J., Ling, J., 2023. A bio-inspired mineral precipitation method to improve the freeze-thaw resistance of cement concrete pavement. J. Cleaner Prod. 419, 138277.
2.Zeng, M.,Zhao, H., Gao, D., Bian, Z., Wu, D., 2022. Reconstruction of vehicle-induced vibration on concrete pavement using distributed fiber optic. IEEE Trans. Intell. Transp. Syst. 23, 24305–24317.
3.Zhao, H., Li, C., Ma, L., Tian, Y., Ling, J., 2020. Simple empirical temperature gradient prediction model for jointed plain concrete pavements: Development and validation. Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part B: Pavements 146, 04020030.
4.Zhao, H., Zeng, M., Chen, H., Ling, J., Wu, D., 2020. Investigating the Effect of Prestress Force on Cross-Tensioned Concrete Pavement Vibration. Transp. Res. Rec. 2674, 875–886.
5.Zhao, H., Wu, D., Zeng, M., Tian, Y., Ling, J., 2019. Assessment of concrete pavement support conditions using distributed optical vibration sensing fiber and a neural network. Constr Build Mater 216, 214–226.
6.Zhao, H., Wu, D., Zeng, M., Ling, J., 2019. Support conditions assessment of concrete pavement slab using distributed optical fiber sensor. Transportmetrica A: Transport Science 15, 71–90.
7.Sun, L.,Zhao, H., Tu, H., Tian, Y., 2018. The Smart Road: Practice and Concept. Engineering-London. 4, 436–437.
8.Zhao, H., Wu, D., Zeng, M., Zhong, S., 2018. A vibration-based vehicle classification system using distributed optical sensing technology. Transp. Res. Rec. 2672, 12–23.
9.Zhao, H., Cao, J., Zheng, Y., 2017. Investigation of the interface bonding between concrete slab and asphalt overlay. Road Materials and Pavement Design 18, 109–118.
10. Zhao, H., Lea, Jeremy, Harvey, J.T., Lea, Jon, 2013. Pavement structure segmentation method based on results derived from ground-penetrating radar data. International Journal of Pavement Engineering 14, 333–342.