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Dr. Ke Gao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth and Space Sciences at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) in Shenzhen, China. He joined SUSTech in 2019 after completing postdoctoral research at Los Alamos National Laboratory in the United States. Dr. Gao holds a Ph.D. in Rock Mechanics from the University of Toronto, which he obtained in 2017.
His educational background includes:
- 2021–present: Associate Professor, Department of Earth and Space Sciences, Southern University of Science and Technology
- 2019–2020: Assistant Professor, Department of Earth and Space Sciences, Southern University of Science and Technology
- 2017–2019: Post Doc, Solid Earth Geophysics, Los Alamos National Laboratory, USA
- 2012–2017: Ph.D., Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, University of Toronto, Canada
Dr. Gao's research primarily focuses on rock mechanics and fault mechanics, with particular emphasis on the development of multiphysics coupling models based on the combined finite-discrete element method (FDEM). His work investigates rock fracturing mechanisms, hydraulic fracturing, and the stick-slip characteristics in sheared granular faults. He has made significant contributions to tensor-based statistical methods for characterizing stress variability and heterogeneity in fractured rock masses. His research bridges computational mechanics with earthquake physics, creating innovative approaches to understanding fundamental geological processes.
Analysis of Dr. Gao's recent publications reveals a strong focus on computational geomechanics and earthquake physics. His work consistently applies and advances the combined finite-discrete element method (FDEM) to solve complex rock mechanics problems. There's a clear progression from fundamental method development to applications in earthquake source mechanics and hydraulic fracturing. The integration of machine learning techniques with traditional computational methods represents an emerging trend in his recent work, particularly for predicting slip behavior in granular fault systems.
Dr. Gao has received several notable recognitions:
- Best Paper Award at the 7th International Symposium on In Situ Rock Stress (2016)
- National Overseas High-level Talent Program (Youth) (2020)
- Shenzhen 'Peacock Plan' B Talents (2021)
Dr. Gao serves as principal investigator for multiple research projects funded by prestigious organizations including the National Natural Science Foundation of China, Ministry of Science and Technology key research and development projects, Guangdong Province general projects, and Shenzhen City general projects. He actively mentors graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, recruiting candidates with backgrounds in solid geophysics, rock mechanics, geological engineering, computational mechanics, and related disciplines. His research group provides comprehensive training in both theoretical and experimental aspects of rock mechanics and earthquake physics.
Dr. Gao is affiliated with several professional organizations including the American Rock Mechanics Association, American Geophysical Union, International Society for Rock Mechanics, Canadian Geotechnical Society, Society of American Seismology, and ASCE Engineering Mechanics Institute, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his work spanning rock mechanics, geophysics, and computational engineering.
