Title: Professor

Email: zhang_wen@jlu.edu.cn

Address: 311, Shuigong Building

Research Interests:

Geological hazards、Rock mass mechanics

Education

2007-2013, Master and Doctor in Geological Engineering, College of Construction Engineering, Jilin University, China

2003-2007, Bachelor in Geotechnical Engineering, College of Construction Engineering, Jilin University, China

Working Experience

2019-now, Professor, Department of Engineering Geology, College of Construction Engineering, Jilin University, China

2018-2019, Visiting Scholar, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, USA

2015-2019, Associate Professor, Department of Engineering Geology, College of Construction Engineering, Jilin University, China

2014-2018, Post-doctor, College of Environment and Civil Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, China

2013-2015, Lecturer, Department of Engineering Geology, College of Construction Engineering, Jilin University, China

Representative Achievements

Zhang Wen has been working on the theory of rock mass structural mechanics, and established some catastrophe analysis theories of rock masses with complex structures. A theoretical analysis chain, i.e., catastrophe mechanism, stability evaluation, catastrophe process simulation, and uncertainty analysis were generated.

Publications:

（1）Wen Zhang^#, Jia Wang, Junqing Lou, Bo Shan, Jinfeng Liu, Fengyan Wang, Shengyuan Song. Simplified 3D modelling method and its uncertainty analysis for adit fractures collected within short sampling windows. Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1144/qjegh2020-096. (Published Online)

（2）Wen Zhang^#, Jia Wang, Peihua Xu, Junqing Lou, Bo Shan, Fengyan Wang, Chen Cao, Xiaoxue Chen, Jinsheng Que. Stability evaluation and potential failure process of rock slopes characterized by non-persistent fractures. Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, 2020, 20: 2921–2935.

（3）Wen Zhang^#, Zhiguang Lan, Zhifa Ma, Chun Tan, Jinsheng Que, Fengyan Wang, Chen Cao. Determination of statistical discontinuity persistence for a rock mass characterized by non-persistent fractures. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 2020, 126: 104-177.

（4）Wen Zhang^#, Rui Fu, Chun Tan, Zhifa Ma, Ying Zhang, Shengyuan Song, Peihua Xu, Shuonan Wang, Yunpeng Zhao. Two-Dimensional Discrepancies in Fracture Geometric Factors and Connectivity Between Field-Collected and Stochastically Modeled DFNs: A Case Study of Sluice Foundation Rock Mass in Datengxia, China. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2020, 53: 2399-2417.

（5）Zhenbang Nie, Jianping Chen, Wen Zhang*, Chun Tan, Zhifa Ma, Fengyan Wang, Ying Zhang, Jinsheng Que. A New Method for Three-Dimensional Fracture Network Modelling for Trace Data Collected in a Large Sampling Window. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2020, 53: 1145-1161.

（6）Wen Zhang^#, Shuonan Wang, Shengyuan Song, Chun Tan, Zhifa Ma, Bo Shan, Peihua Xu. Determination of representative volume element with consideration of linear anisotropy using geostatistics approach. European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering, DOI: 10.1080/ 19648189.2020.1815588.

（7）Donghui Chen, Huie Chen, Wen Zhang*, Chun Tan, Zhifa Ma, Jianye Chen, Bo Shan. Buckling Failure Mechanism of a Rock Dam Foundation Fractured by Gentle Through-Going and Steep Structural Discontinuities. Sustainability, 2020, 12(13): 5426.

（8）Chen Cao, Jianping Chen,Wen Zhang*, Peihua Xu, Lianjing Zheng, Chun Zhu. Geospatial Analysis of Mass-Wasting Susceptibility of Four Small Catchments in Mountainous Area of Miyun County, Beijing. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2019, 16(15): 2801.

（9）Wen Zhang^#, Qihua Zhao, Runqiu Huang, Donghe Ma, Jianping Chen, Peihua Xu, Jinsheng Que. Determination of representative volume element considering the probability that a sample can represent the investigated rock mass at Baihetan Dam site, China. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2017, 50: 2817–2825.

（10）Wen Zhang^#, Qihua Zhao, Jianping Chen, Runqiu Huang, Xiaoqing Yuan. Determining the critical slip surface of a fractured rock slope considering preexisting fractures and statistical methodology. Landslides, 2017, 14: 1253-1263.

（11）Huie Chen, Yaling Jiang, Wen Zhang*, Xiaohong He. Experimental study of the stabilization effect of cement on contaminated soil. Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, 2017, 50: 199-205.

（12）Wen Zhang^#, Qihua Zhao, Runqiu Huang, Jianping Chen, Yiguo Xue, Peihua Xu. Identification of structural domains considering the size effect of rock mass discontinuities: A case study of an underground excavation in Baihetan Dam, China. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 2016, 51: 75-83.

（13）Qing Wang, Yuanyuan Kong, Wen Zhang*. Regional debris flow susceptibility analysis based on principal component analysis and self-organizing map: a case study in Southwest China. Arab J Geosci, 2016, 9: 718.

（14）Wen Zhang^#, Jianping Chen, Qing Wang, Jiyu Yan, Shuai Guan, Xueying Chen, Feifei Wang. Velocity and runout determination of a debris flow based on energy conservation: the Dongwopu debris flow in Tianjin, China. Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, 2015, 48: 5–14.

（15）Wen Zhang#, Qing Wang, Jianping Chen, Huizhong Li, Jinsheng Que, Yuanyuan Kong.  Grain-Size Analysis of Debris Flow Alluvial Fans in Panxi Area along Jinsha River, China. Sustainability 2015, 7, 15219-15242.

（16）Cencen Niu, Qing Wang, Jianping Chen, Wen Zhang*, et al. Hazard Assessment of Debris Flows in the Reservoir Region of Wudongde Hydropower Station in China. Sustainability, 2015, 7: 15099-15118.

（17）Wen Zhang^#, Jianping Chen, Chen Huie, Dezhi Xu, Yan Li. Determination of RVE in the Consideration of the Spatial Effect. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 2013, 61: 154-160.

（18）Wen Zhang^#, Jian-ping Chen, Qing Wang, Yuke An, Xin Qian, Liangjun Xiang, Longxiang He. Susceptibility analysis of large-scale debris flows based on combination weighting and extension methods. Natural Hazards, 2013, 66, 1073-1100.

（19）Wen Zhang^#, Jianping Chen, Zhongxing Cao, Ruiying Wang. Size effect of RQD and generalized representative volume elements: a case study on an underground excavation in Baihetan dam, Southwest China. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 2013, 35: 89-98.

（20）Wen Zhang^#, Jianping Chen, Xiaoqing Yuan, Peihua Xu, Chen Zhang. Analysis of RVE size based on three-dimensional fracture numerical network modeling and stochastic mathematics. Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, 2013, 46: 31-40.

（21）Wen Zhang^#, Jianping Chen, Zhang Wu, Lv Yan, Ma Yufei, Xiong Hui. Determination of the critical slip surface of fractured rock slopes based on fracture orientation data. SCIENCE CHINA Technological Sciences, 2013, 56(5): 1248-1256.

（22）Zhang Wen^#, Chen Jianping, Wang Qing, Ma Donghe, Niu Cencen, Zhang Wu. Investigation of RQD variation with scanline length and the optimal threshold based on three-dimensional fracture network modeling. SCIENCE CHINA Technological Sciences, 2013, 56: 739-748.

（23）Wen Zhang^#, Qing Wang, Jianping Chen, Chun Tan, Xiaoqing Yuan, Fujun Zhou. Determination of the optimal threshold and length measurements for RQD calculations. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 2012, 51: 1-12.

（24）Wen Zhang^#, Jianping Chen, Chang Liu, Rui Huang, Ming Li, Ying Zhang. Determination of geometrical and structural representative volume elements at the Baihetan Dam site. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2012, 45: 409-419.

（25）Wen Zhang^#, HuiZhong Li, Jianping Chen, Chen Zhang, Liming Xu, Weifeng Sang. Comprehensive hazard assessment and protection of debris flows along Jinsha River close to the Wudongde dam site in China. Natural Hazards, 2011, 58: 459-477.

Projects:

1. The National Natural Science Funds, Engineering geology and geological disaster, 42022053, 1200K, 01/2021 - 12/2023

2. The National Natural Science Funds, Multiscale equivalent structural modeling and uncertain catastrophe evolution of typical bank slopes in rapid uplift area, 41877220, 610K, 01/2019 - 12/2022

3. The National Key Research and Development Program, Methods for geological effect evaluation of oil shale in situ exploitation, 2019YFA0705504, 1275K, 12/2019 - 11/2024

4. The National Key Research and Development Program, Study on evolution mechanism of geological disaster in strong earthquake area, 2017YFC1501004, 730K, 01/2018 - 12/2021

5. The National Natural Science Funds, Study of structural equivalent geomechanical model based on structural representative elemental volume for fractural rock masses, 41402242, 250K, 01/2015 - 12/2017

Patents:

1. Zhang Wen, Chen Jianping, Xu Peihua, Zhan Jiewei. A device for collecting optical dating soil samples of landslide. 2015.12.25, China, 201510990113.5 (Authorized)

2. Zhang Wen, Chen Jianping, Niu Cencen, Xu Peihua, Yuan Xiaoqing. A simulation experiment system for debris flow movement and accumulation process. 2015.11.12, China, 201510768066.X (Authorized)

3. Zhang Wen, Chen Jianping, Wang Qing, Yuan Xiaoqing, Niu Cencen. A device for monitoring collapse of dangerous rock mass by ultrasonic. 2012.12.24, China, ZL201210566779.4 (Authorized)

4. Zhang Wen, Chen Jianping, Wang Qing, Yuan Xiaoqing, Niu Cencen. A device for monitoring collapse of dangerous rock mass by laser displacement sensor. 2012.12.24, China, ZL201210567021.2 (Authorized)

Awards and Prizes:

1. Prize of land and resources science and Technology Award “theory and key technology for stability evaluation of fractured rock mass with complex structure” (2017.10)

2. Prize of science and technology progress award of Jilin civil construction society “Research on uncertainty of fractured rock mass with complex structure” (2016.01)

3. Prize of academic achievement of Natural Science in Jilin Province “Study on structural parameters of fractured rock mass” (2015.10)

4. Prize of Jilin Natural Science Academic Achievement Award “Study on evaluation method of regional debris flow” (2013.09)

5. The 15th young geological science and technology award from Geological Society of China (silver hammer award) (2015.12)

6. The second session of engineering geology Committee of Chinese Geological Society “Gudezhen youth science and technology award” (2014.08)

7. The 4th national Li Siguang excellent student award (doctoral award) (2013.10)

Courses:

Undergraduate courses

1. Engineering geological exploration

2. Course design of engineering geodynamics

Postgraduate courses

1. Underground engineering