Prof. Fengpan Zhu, Jinhua University of Vocational Technology, China
Prof. Fengpan Zhu is the Deputy Dean of the School of Civil Engineering at Jinhua University of Vocational Technology and an Associate Professor specializing in 🧱 Geotechnical Engineering and ❄️ Frozen Soil Engineering. A native of Pujiang, Zhejiang, he holds a Master’s degree from China University of Mining and Technology and is currently pursuing his PhD. He has led over 15 research projects, published 10+ academic papers, and holds 4 invention patents. A recipient of numerous teaching honors, he actively mentors student teams in innovation competitions. Prof. Zhu plays a key role in advancing intelligent construction education in China. 📚🔬
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🎓 Educational Background
Prof. Fengpan Zhu holds a solid academic foundation in civil and geotechnical engineering. He earned his Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering from the China University of Mining and Technology between September 2006 and July 2009, under the mentorship of Prof. Zhou Guoqing 🏗️. Prior to this, he completed his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the same university between September 2002 and July 2006 🏛️. His educational journey reflects a strong dedication to infrastructure development and foundational engineering sciences, laying the groundwork for his expertise in geotechnical research and academic leadership 🌍📘
💼 Professional Experience
Prof. Fengpan Zhu has accumulated extensive experience in civil engineering education and industry. Since December 2020, he has served as an Associate Professor at the School of Civil Engineering, Jinhua University of Vocational Technology 🎓. From 2014 to 2020, he was a Lecturer at Jinhua Polytechnic, following his earlier role as an Engineer from 2012 to 2014 🏫. Between 2009 and 2012, he worked with the China Power Construction Group Corporation Limited’s East China Survey and Design Institute, first as an Assistant Engineer and later as an Engineer, contributing to transportation and municipal engineering projects
🔬 Research Focus
Prof. Fengpan Zhu focuses on geotechnical engineering with a strong emphasis on soil-structure interaction under extreme environmental conditions ❄️🏗️. His recent work, including the study titled “A CART-Based Model for Analyzing the Shear Behaviors of Frozen–Thawed Silty Clay and Structure Interface” (Applied Sciences, 2025), highlights his expertise in applying data-driven modeling techniques like CART (Classification and Regression Trees) to understand mechanical behavior in frozen-thawed soils 🧊🧪. His research integrates civil engineering, environmental geotechnics, and AI-based predictive modeling, contributing valuable insights into infrastructure stability in cold regions
Conclusion
Prof. Fengpan Zhu is a strong candidate for the Best Research Article Award, particularly for his recent 2025 publication in Applied Sciences, which demonstrates both novelty and technical depth in the field of geotechnical engineering under frozen conditions.
Publication Top Notes
A CART-Based Model for Analyzing the Shear Behaviors of Frozen–Thawed Silty Clay and Structure Interface