Assist Prof Dr. Haitao GE | Algorithm Development – Chang’an University, China
Prof. Dr. Haitao GE is an Assistant Professor at Chang’an University, China, specializing in transportation engineering. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Strasbourg, France, awarded in 2023. Prof. GE is recognized for his expertise in pavement engineering, computational mechanics, and tire-pavement interaction. His research integrates multi-scale numerical simulations to address issues of asphalt pavement deterioration, with a focus on optimizing road surfaces amid growing traffic demands and aging infrastructure. He has led numerous key transportation research projects between China and France and has made significant contributions to both academic and industry sectors. Prof. GE has been a youth editorial board member of the Journal of Highways and Automotive Transport and has actively reviewed for over 10 journals and conferences. A multilingual scholar, he has delivered keynote talks at numerous international conferences and built strong collaborations with French transportation universities and research institutions.
Profile:
Education:
Prof. Dr. Haitao GE earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Strasbourg, France, in 2023. Prior to this, he completed his undergraduate and Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering at prominent institutions in China. During his doctoral studies, Prof. GE focused on the tire-pavement interaction system, utilizing both the Finite Element Method (FEM) and the Discrete Element Method (DEM) to study multi-scale interactions in pavement engineering. His doctoral research provided groundbreaking insights into pavement surface deterioration mechanisms and paved the way for enhanced asphalt pavement design. Prof. GE’s academic journey in France not only honed his technical skills but also enabled him to develop cross-cultural and international research collaborations, which are a hallmark of his current work. His commitment to advancing the field of transportation engineering is reflected in his innovative approach to addressing complex infrastructure challenges, both in academia and industry.
Professional Experience:
Prof. Dr. Haitao GE is an Assistant Professor at Chang’an University, China, where he applies his extensive research experience to both teaching and academic projects. His professional career spans a range of roles in both China and France, where he has contributed to key transportation research collaborations. Prof. GE has co-led over nine major international research projects involving China and France, focusing on advanced numerical simulations in pavement engineering and tire-pavement interaction. His role in leading these projects has reinforced his expertise in both computational mechanics and practical applications in transportation infrastructure. Additionally, Prof. GE has served as a reviewer for over 10 prestigious academic journals and conferences. His leadership in the field is further recognized by his appointment to the youth editorial board of the Journal of Highways and Automotive Transport. Prof. GE’s academic contributions extend beyond research, as he actively contributes to shaping the future of pavement engineering and transportation systems.
Research Interests:
Prof. Dr. Haitao GE’s primary research interests lie in pavement engineering, computational mechanics, and tire-pavement interaction. His work focuses on utilizing advanced numerical simulation techniques, particularly the Finite Element Method (FEM) and Discrete Element Method (DEM), to model and understand the complex interaction between tires and pavement surfaces. As traffic volume continues to rise globally, one of the main challenges in transportation infrastructure is the deterioration of asphalt pavements. Prof. GE’s research aims to address this issue by exploring the mechanisms behind pavement surface degradation and improving pavement design to optimize performance and longevity. By incorporating multi-scale simulation methods, he seeks to bridge the gap between theoretical models and practical applications in real-world road networks. His research plays a crucial role in ensuring that roads can withstand increasing traffic loads while maintaining cost-effective maintenance strategies, which is critical in today’s rapidly developing infrastructure systems.
Awards:
Prof. Dr. Haitao GE has received several prestigious awards throughout his academic career, highlighting his outstanding contributions to transportation engineering. He is the recipient of the 13th Abertis Prize, becoming the first Chinese scholar to receive this honor, which was awarded to him by former Spanish Prime Minister Elena Salgado. This achievement was also featured in a special feature by Changjiang Daily, a major national news outlet in China. Prof. GE’s remarkable research has also earned him recognition at multiple international academic conferences, where he has received five academic awards, underscoring his significant impact on the field of pavement engineering. Additionally, Prof. GE has been selected for China’s prestigious Overseas Talent Recruitment Program, further solidifying his reputation in the global research community. His success as a researcher is matched by his commitment to the advancement of knowledge, as demonstrated by his active participation in international collaborations and his extensive publication record.
Publications:
From macro to micro: investigation of three-dimensional particle-scale responses of asphalt mixtures under non-uniform rolling tire loads via coupled FEM-DEM simulations
👤 Haitao Ge, Juan Carlos Quezada, Vincent Le Houerou, Cyrille Chazallon, Aimin Sha | 📖 Road Materials and Pavement Design | 🌍 2025 | March 18 | DOI: 10.1080/14680629.2025.2478617 🌟🎓💼
Investigation of Particle-Scale Responses of Asphalt Mixtures Under Non-uniform Rolling Tire Loads
👤 Haitao Ge, Juan Carlos Quezada, Vincent Le Houerou, Cyrille Chazallon | 📖 Book Chapter | 🌍 2024 | DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-67252-1_51 🌟🎓
A new tire-sensor-pavement coupling chain for investigating asphalt mixture responses under rolling tire loads
👤 Haitao Ge, Juan Carlos Quezada, Vincent Le Houerou, Cyrille Chazallon, Pierre Hornych | 📖 Road Materials and Pavement Design | 🌍 2023 | April 25 | DOI: 10.1080/14680629.2023.2180833 🌟🎓💼
Three-dimensional FEM–DEM coupling simulation for analysis of asphalt mixture responses under rolling tire loads
👤 Haitao Ge, Juan Carlos Quezada, Vincent Le Houerou, Cyrille Chazallon | 📖 Construction and Building Materials | 🌍 2023 | March | DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.130615 🌟🎓💼
Three-Dimensional Fem-Dem Coupling Simulation for Analysis of Asphalt Mixture Responses Under Rolling Tire Loads
👤 Haitao Ge, Cyrille Chazallon, Juan Carlos Quezada, Vincent Le Houerou | 📖 SSRN | 🌍 2022 | EID: 2-s2.0-85134217262 | ISSN: 15565068 🌟🎓
Multiscale analysis of tire and asphalt pavement interaction via coupling FEM–DEM simulation
👤 Haitao Ge, Juan Carlos Quezada, Vincent Le Houerou, Cyrille Chazallon | 📖 Engineering Structures | 🌍 2022 | April | DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2022.113925 🌟🎓💼