Annan Zhou

Professor Annan Zhou is a faculty member in the School of Engineering at RMIT University, specializing in Geomechanics and Civil Geotechnical Engineering. He holds a PhD from the University of Newcastle (2011) and has held roles from Lecturer to Professor since 2011. His research focuses on unsaturated soils, laboratory testing, numerical methods, and geotechnical risk assessment. Key awards include the AGS Hugh Trollope Medal and the AAS John Booker Medal. He has secured grants like ARC Fellowships and serves on editorial boards for journals such as Acta Geotechnica and Canadian Geotechnical Journal. His work spans topics like shield tunneling, soil-structure interaction, and environmental geotechnology.

Education: PhD in Geotechnical Engineering (University of Newcastle, 2011). Career highlights include ARC DECRA and Future Fellowships (2013-2015, 2023-2026). Research interests include unsaturated soils, critical state mechanics, and risk assessment. Awards and grants reflect his contributions to geotechnical innovation and education. Academic leadership roles include Vice-President of the International Society of Environmental Geotechnology (2020–2025).

Recent research emphasizes advanced numerical methods, soil behavior modeling, and infrastructure risk management. His articles explore topics from LiDAR-based tunnel segmentation to molecular clay modeling. Collaborations and editorial roles underscore his impact in the field.