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Brief Bio：  

Liu Yang is currently professor of Civil Engineering in Department of Civil and Resource Engineering at USTB. Professor Liu, a national registered geotechnical engineer, specializes in soil mechanics, DEM analysis, soil liquefaction and soil micromechanics. He received the Ph.D. degree in Geotechnical Engineering from Tongji University in 2006. He became a lecturer of USTB the same year and got promoted to associate professor in 2008. As a scholar, he took a one-year academic visit cooperated with professor C S Chang at the University of Massachusetts in 2011. He won many honors and awards recent years, including, among others, New Century Excellent Talent, Beijing Higher Education Young Elite Teacher and Beijing Excellent Talent. He currently serves as a communication judge of National Natural Science Foundation of China and Natural Science Foundation of Beijing, and as an independent reviewer of several journals.

He has undertaken several government sponsored research projects of National Natural Science Foundation of China, National High-tech R&D Program of China (863 Program), and Programs Foundation of Ministry of Education of China, etc., and more than 30 enterprise cooperated projects involving foundation treatment, slope reinforcement, stability analysis of tunnel and slope, natural environment management, etc. Professor Liu has published more than 60 academic papers in Chinese or foreign journals and conferences. He is also the author of 3 textbooks and 3 books. 

Educational Background：

2003.03-2006.05 Ph.D. College of Civil Engineering Tongji University

2000.09-2003.03 Master College of Civil Engineering Hefei University of Technology

1996.09-2000.07 Bachelor College of Civil Engineering Hefei University of Technology

Professional Experience：

2015.07-present Professor Department of Civil and Resource Engineering USTB

2008.06-2015.06 Associate Professor Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering USTB

2011.09-2012.09 Visiting Scholar University of Massachusetts UMASS

2006.05-2008.06 Lecturer Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering USTB

Courses Taught：

Undergraduate Courses: Soil Mechanics (Excellent Course of USTB), Slope Engineering

Graduate Courses: Advanced Soil Mechanics, Soil Dynamics, Excavation Engineering

Honors and Awards：

Special Prize of Education and Teaching Award, USTB, 2015. (Rank First)

First Prize of Undergraduate Teaching Award, USTB, 2013. (Rank First)

Second Prize of Young Teachers’ Teaching Competition Award, USTB, 2011

Third Prize of Young Teachers’ Teaching Basic Skills Competition Award, USTB, 2011

Excellent Teaching Plan Award, USTB, 2009

Beijing Excellent Talent, Beijing, 2014

Beijing Higher Education Young Elite Teacher, Beijing, 2013

Excellent Young Talent, USTB, 2012

New Century Excellent Talent, Ministry of Education, 2011

Research Grants：

International Projects

1. Research on Stability Evaluation of Muliahi Open-pit Mine Slope in Zambia, 2013-2015, (Co-PI)

Government Sponsored Projects

1. Meso-mechanism of liquefaction for saturated sand numerical simulation, National Natural Science Foundation of China, 2009-2011, (PI)

2. Study on mesoscopic dynamics and discrete-continuous coupled numerical analysis of Sand-Structure Interface, National Natural Science Foundation of China, 2011-2015, (PI) 

3. Study on discontinuous equivalent rock mass analysis technology and mechanical parameters of jointed rock mass, National Natural Science Foundation of China, 2010-2013, (Co-PI)

4. Research and application of identification, dynamic monitoring and early warning of geological disasters in wide-area road, 863 Program, 2009-2011, (Co-PI)

5. Analysis of macro-micro mechanism of static liquefaction of quick-filled tailings dam and the failure of flowslide, Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University, 2011-2013, (PI)

6. DEM analysis of liquefaction for silty sand, Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, 2011-2013, (PI)

7. Fabric evolution and anisotropic micromechanical model of sand under complex loads, Beijing Higher Education Young Elite Teacher Project, 2013-2016, (PI)

8. Research on microscopic mechanism and numerical simulation of landslide-type debris flow in mountainous areas under heavy rainfall, Beijing Excellent Talent Fund, 2014-2016, (PI)

Enterprise Cooperated Projects

1. Field test and construction inspection of dredger fill subgrade treatment on municipal road of Lingang New City in Shanghai

2. Design of dredger fill soft foundation treatment for Waigaoqiao terminal (Phase 6) of Shanghai port

3. Construction inspection of gravel pile foundation treatment of Pudong Airport Substation in Shanghai

4. Monitoring of Tunnel Groups from Huashaoying to Yuxian of Zhangshi Highway 

5. Controlled sinking technology and engineering application of complex soft foundation under high filling condition

6. The investigation of the collapse of the red clay slope in the East Open-pit Mine and the determination of the final inclination of the non-working slope

7. Research on the development and application of new technology for goaf treatment in Chengtang highway

Selected Publications：

Journal Articles

[1]. Yang Liu*, Duo Zhang, Xiaoxiao Wang, Pengqiang Yu, Wei Hu. Anisotropic Strength of Granular Material Considering Fabric Evolution[J]. Latin American Journal of Solids and Structures. e174. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1679-78255475.

[2] Changfu Huang, Qun Li, Shunchuan Wu, Yang Liu*, Jianyu Li. Assessment of empirical equations of the compression index of muddy clay: sensitivity to geographic locality[J]. Arabian Journal of Geosciences 2019, 12(4): 122. (DOI: 10.1007/s12517-019-4276-5, WOS: 000458199200002).

[3] Yang Liu, Pengqiang Yu. Analysis of active earth pressure on translating rigid retaining walls in sandy soil[J]. Rock and Soil Mechanics, 2019, 40(2):1001-1012. (in Chinese)

[4] Fan M, Liu Y, Han J, et al. Numerical investigation of diffuse instability in sandy soil using discrete element method under proportional strain path loading[J]. Latin American Journal of Solids and Structures, (DOI: 10.1590/1679-78255240, SCIELO: S1679-78252018001100506).

[5] Yang Liu, Shuang Li. Numerical simulation and analysis of meso-mechanical structure characteristic at critical state for granular media[J]. Rock and Soil Mechanics, 2018, 39(6): 2237-2248. (in Chinese)

[6] Yang Liu, Shuang Li, Kejia Wu. Geometry evolution and stability analysis for mesoscopic mechanical structure in shear band of granular media[J]. Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering, 2018, 37(S1): 3686-3700. (in Chinese)

[7] Lei Ju, Yanzhuo Xue, Dracos Vassalos, Yang Liu, Baoyu Ni. Numerical investigation of rolling response of a 2D rectangular hold, partially filled with moist bulk cargo[J]. Ocean Engineering, 2017, 142: 348-362.

[8] Yang Liu, C S Chang, Shunchuan Wu. A Simple One-Scale Constitutive Model for Static Liquefaction of Sand-Silt Mixtures[J]. Latin American Journal of Solids and Structures.2016, 13(11): 2190-2218. (DOI: 10.1590/1679-78251901, WOS: 000387962400010)

[9] Duo Zhang, Yang Liu, Shunchuan Wu. Simulation of strength characteristics of granular materials in true triaxial test for different stress paths and its mesoscopic mechanism analysis[J]. Rock and Soil Mechanics, 2016, 24(1): 509-520. (in Chinese)

[10] Yang Liu, Jie Hu, Kejia Wu. Numerical simulation of loess shallow-buried tunnel with different excavation and reinforcement method using particle flow code[J]. Journal of Basic Science and Engineering, 2016, 24(1): 126-138. (in Chinese)

[11] Yang Liu, Lichao Ma, Derong Bao. Numerical simulation of seepage field and pore pressure distribution for tailings dam by upstream method before and after liquefaction[J]. China Earthquake Engineering Journal, 2015, 37(2): 383-389. (in Chinese)

[12] Yang Liu, Chenglin Wang, Duo Zhang. Distribution and evolution of pore structure in 2D granular materials under biaxial compression[J]. Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 2015, 37(3): 495-503. (in Chinese)

[13] Yang Liu, Hongxiang Yan, Chenglin Wang. Reinforcement mechanism of vibro-stone columns with additional wicks and numerical analysis[J]. Chinese Journal of Engineering, 2015, 37(3): 390-397. (in Chinese)

[14] Yang Liu, Xuetong Zhao, Shunchuan Wu. Analysis of static liquefaction and numerical simulation for tailings pond under high deposition rates[J]. Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering, 2014, 33(6): 1158-1168. (in Chinese)

[15] Duo Zhang, Yang Liu, Shunchuan Wu. Failure mechanism analysis of tailing dams based on coupled discrete and continuous method[J]. Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 2014, 36(8): 1473-1482. (in Chinese)

[16] Yang Liu, Xiaozhu Li, Shunchuan Wu. Numerical simulation of particle crushing for rockfill of different particles shape under rolling compaction[J]. Rock and Soil Mechanics, 2014, 35(11): 3269-3280. (in Chinese)

[17] Yang Liu, Chenglin Wang, Hongxiang Yan. A Static Liquefaction Constitutive Model for Granular Materials based on the Micromechanical Analysis[J]. Journal of Civil, Architectural & Environmental Engineering, 2014, 36(3) :11-17. (in Chinese)

[18] Yang Liu, C S Chang, Duo Zhang. Analytical solution of stress-fabric relationship and failure of granular materials in three dimensions[J]. Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 2014, 36(3): 401-408. (in Chinese)

[19] Xiaozhu Li, Yang Liu, Shunchuan Wu. Field roller compaction test and discrete element analysis of rockfill dam[J]. Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering, 2013, 32(S2): 3123-3133. (in Chinese)

[20] Yang Liu, Wang Zhe, Hongxiang Yan. Numerical simulation of oedometer test for soft soil[J]. Rock and Soil Mechanics, 2013, 34(S2): .408-420. (in Chinese)

[21] Yang Liu. Anisotropic strength criteria of sand: inherent anisotropy[J]. Chinese J. Geot. Eng., 2013, 35(8): 1526-1534. (in Chinese)

[22] Yang Liu. Anisotropic strength criteria of sand: Stress-induced anisotropy[J]. Chinese J. Geot. Eng., 2013, 35(3): 460-468. (in Chinese)

[23] Ching S. Chang, Yang Liu. Stress and fabric in granular material[J]. Theor. Appl. Mech. Lett. 2013, 3(3):14-19.

[24] Yang Liu, Duo Zhang, Hongxiang Yan. Numerical simulation and application of dynamic compaction with drainage for hydraulic fill deposits[J]. Rock and Soil Mechanics, 2013, 34(5): 1479-1486. (in Chinese)

[25] Yang Liu, Zhi Gong, Zhe Wang. One-Dimensional Nonlinear Consolidation Analysis of Clay Considering Structural Stress[J]. Journal of Civil, Architectural & Environmental Engineering, 2012, 34(2): 39-45. (in Chinese)

[26] Yang Liu, Xuetong Zhao, Shunchuan Wu. Numerical analysis of the blasting excavation of tunnels with soil-rock interfaces[J]. Journal of University of Science & Technology Beijing, 2012, 34(4):482-488. (in Chinese)

[27] Yang Liu , Zhi Gong , Changfu Huang. Numerical Analysis of Drained undrained Triaxial Tests for Overconsolidated Clays[J]. Journal of Civil Architectural & Environmental Engineering, 2011, 33(2):122-125. (in Chinese)

[28] Yang Liu , Ge Kong , Jian Zhou . Numerical simulation of earthquake response for liquefiable site using discrete element method[J]. Journal of Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Vibration, 2011, 31(1):155-160. (in Chinese)

[29] Zhi Gong , Yang Liu , Xiu-Feng Zhang . One-dimensional Nonlinear Consolidation Analysis on Over-consolidation Clay under the Stepped Time-dependent Loading[J]. Northwestern Seismological Journal, 2011, 33(S): 110-114. (in Chinese)

[30] Yang Liu, Jian Zhou , Jianxin Fu . Fluid-particle coupled model for saturated sand and its application to liquefaction analysis[J]. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 2009, 40(2):250-256. (in Chinese)

[31] Jian Zhou, Yongxiang Yang, Yang Liu. Model testing of meso-fabric of saturated sand liquefaction[J]. Journal of Tongji University (Natural Science), 2009, 37(4): 466-470. (in Chinese)

[32] Jian Zhou, Yongxiang Yang, Yang Liu. Numerical modeling of sand liquefaction behavior under cyclic loading[J]. Rock and Soil Mechanics, 2009, 30(4): 1083-1088. (in Chinese)

[33] Yang Liu, Shunchuan Wu, Jian Zhou. Numerical simulation of sand deformation under monotonic loading and mesomechanical analysis[J]. Rock and Soil Mechanics, 2008, 29(12):3199-3204. (in Chinese)

[34] Shunchuan Wu, Xiaoping Zhang, Yang Liu. Analysis of failure process of similar soil slope with weak intercalated layer based on particle flow simulation[J]. Rock and Soil Mechanics, 2008, 29(12): 3199-3204. (in Chinese)

[35] Yang Liu, Shunchuan Wu, Jian Zhou. Micro-numerical simulation of sand boil and analysis of its influencing factors[J]. Journal of University of Science & Technology Beijing, 2008, 30(5):473-477. (in Chinese)

[36] Yang Liu , Fei Li , Xiaoqing Chai, et al. Simplified stability analysis for expansive soil slope considering rainfall infiltration[J]. Coal Geology & Exploration, 2008, 36(3): 42-44. (in Chinese)

[37] Yang Liu, Fei Li, Xiaoqing Chai, et al. A PFC-CFD coupled model in meso-scale for seepage[J]. Hydrogeology & Engineering Geology, 2008, 35(2):66-70. (in Chinese)

[38] Yang Liu, Shunchuan Wu, Jian Zhou. Micro-numerical simulation of cyclic biaxial testⅡ: results of dense sand[J]. Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 2007, 29(7):1035-1041. (in Chinese)

[39] Yang Liu, Jian Zhou, Shunchuan Wu. Micro-numerical simulation of cyclic biaxial testⅡ: results of dense sand[J]. Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 2007, 29(7):1035-1041. (in Chinese)

[40] Yang Liu, Jian Zhou. Nonlinear interpolation method for strain calculation in discrete media[J]. Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 2006, 28(9): 1129-1133. (in Chinese)

[41] Yang Liu, Yuan Zeng. Application of vacuum dynamic compaction combined with well dewatering method in treatment of large-area dredger fill roadbed[J]. Industrial Construction, 2007, 37(S): 793-796. (in Chinese)

Conference Papers

[1] Duo Zhang, Yang Liu, Shunchuan Wu. Analysis of Strength Characteristics for Granular Materials Based on Discrete Element Simulation[C]// International Conference on Discrete Element Methods, Springer, Singapore, 2016: 725-732.

[2]. Yang Liu, Chenlin Wang, Duo Zhang. Numerical simulation of evolution of pore characteristics in biaxial compression[C]// Proceedings of the 2014 GeoShanghai International Congress, 2014, 709-717.

[3] Yang Liu, Yantao Wang, Xiaozhu Li. Analysis of particle crushing in rolling compaction for rockfill dam using DEM[C]// Applied Mechanics and Materials. Switzerland, Trans Tech Publications, 2013, 353: 702-705.

[4] Yang Liu, Xiaozhu Li, Chenglin Wang. Discrete element simulation of rock crushing considering different shape[C]// Applied Mechanics and Materials, Switzerland, Trans Tech Publications, 2013, 353: 715-718.

[5] Xuetong Zhao, Yang Liu, Xiande Zhu. Numerical Simulation of Blasting Excavation across a soil-rock Interface of highway tunnel[C]// 2nd ISRM International Young Scholars' Symposium on Rock Mechanics, 2011, 851-854.

[6] Yang Liu, F Jiang, Xiande Zhu. Numerical Simulation of Liquefaction of Saturated Sand Using discrete Element Method[C]// 2nd ISRM International Young Scholars' Symposium on Rock Mechanics, 2011, 337-340.

[7] Yanli Zhou, Jian Zhou, Yang Liu. Micro-scale mechanism of liquefaction of saturated granular soil[C]// Proceedings of the international symposium on geomechanics and geotechnics: from micro to macro, Shanghai, 2010, 667-676.

[8] Yang Liu, Shunchuan Wu, et al. DEM simulation of shear bands using a meshfree strain calculation method[C]// Proceeding of the international young scholars' symposium on rock mechanics, 2008, 913-917.

[9] Yang Liu, Jian Zhou, Shunchuan Wu. Numerical simulation of cyclic biaxial test for loose sand using FPC2D[C]// The 7th National Conference on Soil Dynamics, Beijing, Tsinghua University Press, 2006, 145-149. (in Chinese)