Geng Guoqing

Dr. Geng Guoqing is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He holds concurrent roles as East Asian Regional Convener for RILEM and board member of ACI-Singapore Chapter. His research focuses on sustainable construction materials, particularly durability, microstructural characterization, and waste material utilization. Geng earned his PhD from UC Berkeley (2017), followed by postdoctoral research at the Paul Scherrer Institute (Switzerland). He has authored over 50 papers and leads multiple projects funded by Singapore’s Ministry of Education, Energy Center, and National Research Foundation.

Education:

• Bachelor of Engineering, Southeast University, China (2010)
• Master of Science, UC Berkeley, USA (2013)
• PhD, UC Berkeley, USA (2017)

Research interests center on sustainable construction materials, multi-scale characterization, and material durability. Key themes include recycling low-grade materials, mitigating degradation in concrete, and developing high-performance binders like LC3. His work employs advanced techniques like molecular modeling, X-ray diffraction, and NMR.

Recent articles explore hydration kinetics, CSH matrix mechanics, and waste clay applications. Awards include the 2023 RILEM Medal and multiple teaching excellence recognitions. Current projects address CO₂ absorption, sustainable cement blends, and resilient façade materials.

Professional service includes editorial roles at Cleaner Materials and Frontiers in Materials, plus organizing the 2022 EASEC Conference. His lab focuses on bridging microstructural insights with macro-scale material performance.