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H. Cheng is a researcher at the University of Twente, affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering Technology and the Department of Mechanics of Solids, Surfaces and Systems. He plays a central role in several interdisciplinary research projects focused on computational modeling of granular materials, geohazards, and machine learning integration in physics-based simulations.
His research centers on advancing numerical methods such as the Discrete Element Method (DEM) and developing machine learning surrogates for efficient uncertainty quantification in complex systems. Key project areas include offshore infrastructure resilience under climate change (POSEIDON), dynamic fault slip in induced seismicity (FastSlip), upscaling particulate systems for industrial applications (TUSAIL), and automated segmentation of soil-root systems using micro-CT imaging (UNSAT).
H. Cheng leads and supervises multiple early-career researchers across EU-funded initiatives, including MSCA Doctoral Networks and COST Actions. He is the main applicant and supervisor in the GrainLearning project, which integrates Bayesian inference with physics-based models to improve simulation accuracy and efficiency.
His scientific contributions span collaborative research across academia and industry, with a strong emphasis on open science, reproducibility, and cross-sectoral training. He contributes to community-building through initiatives like ON-DEM, promoting best practices in particle-based simulations.
- Supervisor of multiple PhD students and postdoctoral researchers
- Daily supervisor in POSEIDON, FastSlip, TUSAIL, UNSAT
- Vice-lead of Working Group 1 in ON-DEM COST Action
- Main applicant and project lead for GrainLearning
H. Cheng is actively involved in training the next generation of computational scientists and engineers, with a focus on interdisciplinary methodologies that bridge mechanics, data science, and industrial applications.
