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Dr. Shangtong Yang is a Reader in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Strathclyde's Faculty of Engineering. His research centers on mechanical properties of civil engineering materials—particularly rock-like substances such as concrete and rock—under complex loading and environmental conditions, aiming to develop constitutive models for engineering applications.
His expertise spans fracture mechanics, durability of civil infrastructure, and failure prediction for whole-life management. Current work addresses thermal damage in crystalline rocks, corrosion mechanisms in reinforced concrete, and energy applications like mine shaft thermal storage. He combines experimental techniques (X-ray micro-CT) with computational modeling and machine learning to advance sustainable infrastructure solutions.
Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal strong thematic cohesion in geomechanics and structural resilience, with emphasis on energy transition technologies (hydrogen storage, geothermal systems) and degradation processes in construction materials. Methodologically, his work integrates multi-scale analysis—from molecular dynamics to field-scale modeling—to solve practical engineering challenges.
Dr. Yang has received significant recognition:
- Visiting Professor (2019)
- Outstanding Reviewer for Engineering Structures (2018)
- Outstanding Reviewer for Cement and Concrete Research (2018)
- Outstanding Reviewer for Engineering Fracture Mechanics (2017)
- Best Staff Poster - International Travel Award (2012)
- UKCCSC Travel Grant (2012)
As Principal Investigator, he leads major projects including international rock fatigue mechanics collaboration (2024-2027) and underground hydrogen storage research (2023-2025), with funding from NERC and global partnerships. His supervisory role encompasses PhD research in rock mechanics and concrete durability.
- International collaboration on rock fatigue mechanics and hydraulic fracturing (2024-2027)
- Understanding rock fatigue in underground hydrogen storage (2023-2025)
- Corrosion mechanisms in reinforced low-carbon concrete (2022-2023)
- GigaWattHour Subsurface Thermal Energy storAge: STEaM (2022-2026)
He actively collaborates with China University of Mining and Technology and participates in ASCE conferences, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals for sustainable cities (SDG 11) and climate action (SDG 13).
