Prof. Yao Zhang | Mechanical sensors | Best Researcher Award
Prof. Yao Zhang | Mechanical sensors | Professor at University of Chinese Academy of Sciences | China
Prof. Yao Zhang is a prominent researcher and academic at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, widely recognized for his expertise in geotechnical engineering, sensing technology, and environmental geomechanics. He holds a Ph.D. in Geological Engineering, with his research primarily focused on the application of advanced sensing systems in subsurface energy systems, including carbon capture and storage (CCS), hydromechanical interactions, and seismic risk mitigation. Prof. Yao Zhang has established a strong academic and professional presence, having published 47 peer-reviewed articles indexed in Scopus, accumulating over 360 citations and achieving an h-index of 11, which reflects his growing impact in the geosciences and sensing technology communities. His professional experience includes collaborative international research projects involving the development of sensor-based monitoring frameworks for CO₂ injection sites and modeling freeze-thaw effects on soil structures. His research interests span hydro-mechanical coupling, induced seismicity regulation, wellbore integrity assessment, and smart environmental sensing. He is proficient in field instrumentation, numerical modeling, data acquisition systems, and integrated geotechnical analysis. Prof. Yao Zhang’s research skills bridge theoretical modeling and real-world applications, enabling a significant contribution to sustainable and safe energy practices. He is an active member of IEEE and participates in academic peer-reviewing and international conferences in the field of energy geoscience and sensing systems. His scholarly work is published in leading journals such as Engineering Geology, Construction and Building Materials, and Energy Geoscience. Although already contributing significantly to sensing-based engineering science, opportunities for further enhancement lie in integrating AI and machine learning into sensor networks and expanding multidisciplinary collaborations with environmental and civil engineering sectors. Prof. Yao Zhang has been acknowledged for his research contributions and continues to mentor young researchers in advancing geotechnical sensing methods. In conclusion, Prof. Yao Zhang exemplifies excellence in academic research, leadership in applied geoscience, and commitment to advancing sensing technologies for environmental and infrastructure safety.
Academic Profile: Scopus
Featured Publications:
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Zhang, Y. (2025). Study on wellbore damage caused by CO₂ injection‒induced hydromechanical coupling. Gongcheng Kexue Yu Jishu Advanced Engineering Sciences.
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Zhang, Y. (2025). Effect of freeze-thaw cycles on mechanical properties and microstructure of artificially prepared site soil. Construction and Building Materials. (Citations: 2)
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Zhang, Y. (2025). Hydro-mechanical interactions in CO₂ storage: Critical parameters influencing coal mine at Shenhua’s CCS site. Engineering Geology. (Citations: 4)
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Zhang, Y. (2025). Traffic light system regulation of induced seismicity under multi-well fluid injection. Energy Geoscience. (Citations: 2)