Sichuan University | China
AUTHOR PROFILE
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CURRENT POSITION 🌟
Dr. Qiang Yao currently holds the position of Associate Professor in the College of Water Resources and Hydropower Engineering at Sichuan University, a role he has occupied since September 2019. In addition to his academic duties, he is engaged in leading significant research projects related to water conservancy and hydropower engineering.
EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS 🎓
Dr. Yao’s academic foundation was laid at Sichuan University, where he pursued his undergraduate degree in Water Resources and Hydropower Engineering, graduating in June 2010. His exceptional academic performance continued as he embarked on a Ph.D. in Hydraulic Structure Engineering at the same institution, completing it in June 2015. His doctoral research focused on key topics in water engineering, setting the stage for his future contributions to the field.
PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS 💼
Dr. Yao’s professional trajectory includes his role as a Lecturer at Sichuan University’s College of Water Resources and Hydropower Engineering from July 2015 to August 2019. Since then, he has been serving as an Associate Professor, where he continues to contribute to both teaching and research. Over the years, Dr. Yao has built a strong reputation in his field, participating in and leading numerous national research projects, particularly in areas related to seismic risk, landslides, and debris flows.
Dr. Yao’s research primarily revolves around hydraulic engineering, seismic disaster mechanisms, and blasting vibration comfort. One of his significant research contributions is the development of an energy absorption-based method to evaluate the comfort levels during blasting vibrations. His work also includes the study of landslide dams and the disaster chain effects in narrow-steep gully systems. Dr. Yao’s research has greatly contributed to understanding the disaster risks in strong earthquake zones and provided innovative solutions for mitigating these risks. His projects include national-level research on debris flow mechanisms in earthquake-prone areas and the feasibility of landslide dam developments.
IMPACT AND INFLUENCE 🌍
Dr. Yao’s work has had a profound impact on both academic and practical aspects of water resource engineering. His leadership in large-scale national research projects, such as the Ministry of Science and Technology’s Key R&D Program sub-projects, has advanced the understanding of disaster mitigation in water engineering. His research findings have been influential in shaping policies and practices in flood and landslide risk assessment. Furthermore, his academic contributions have also benefited the local community through the development of improved methods for managing disaster risks in seismic zones.
ACADEMIC CITES 📚
Dr. Yao’s research has been published in several well-respected journals, reflecting his academic stature. Notable publications include articles in Construction and Building Materials, Journal of Vibration and Control, and Frontiers in Earth Science, among others. His work on the infrared identification method for rock grain gradation, the comfort evaluation of blasting vibration, and debris flow discrimination in earthquake areas has garnered significant academic attention and citations. These publications underscore the importance of his work in both theoretical and practical applications in engineering and disaster risk management.
LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS 🏅
Dr. Yao has made a lasting impact on the field of hydraulic and water resource engineering. His pioneering work in disaster risk management and seismic engineering will continue to influence future research and practical applications in these areas. As he advances in his academic career, Dr. Yao is likely to continue contributing to the development of new methodologies for risk assessment and disaster mitigation, particularly in regions prone to seismic activity. His ongoing research projects, particularly in energy absorption methods and landslide dams, are expected to provide vital solutions to water engineering challenges in disaster-prone regions.
IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY 🌐
Dr. Yao’s research and academic contributions extend beyond just his immediate field, impacting broader communities in China and beyond. By collaborating with various government agencies and participating in key national research initiatives, Dr. Yao has helped improve the resilience of communities vulnerable to natural disasters. His work provides innovative solutions that help safeguard both lives and infrastructure in high-risk regions, ensuring the sustainability of water and hydropower systems.
NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS 
A study on the stability of dangerous rock mass under blasting vibration considering size effect
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- Author(s): Xinggen Chen; Xinyu Qu; Hongtao Li; Cheng Li; Gongda Lu; Qiang Yao
- Journal: Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment
- Year: 2025
Vision based nighttime pavement cracks pixel level detection by integrating infrared visible fusion and deep learning
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- Author(s): Mengnan Shi; Hongtao Li; Qiang Yao; Jun Zeng; Junmu Wang
- Journal: Construction and Building Materials
- Year: 2024
A New Method for the Compaction Quality Inspection of High Rockfill Dams Based on 3D Laser Scanning Technology
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- Author(s): Qiang Yao; Yu Wu; Jun He; Shunchao Qi; HongTao Li
- Journal: Structural Control and Health Monitoring
- Year: 2024
A study on the Stability of Dangerous Rock Mass under Blasting Vibration Considering Size Effect (Preprint)
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- Author(s): Xinggen Chen; Xinyu Qu; Hongtao Li; Xiekang Wang; Cheng Li; Gongda Lu; Qiang Yao
- Journal: Preprint
- Year: 2023
Experimental study of erodible bed scoured by the debris flow in the narrow-steep gully
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- Author(s): Yu Wu; Jiejie Ji; Shunchao Qi; Xiekang Wang; Dong Li; Hongtao Li; Xingguo Yang; Qiang Yao
- Journal: Scientific Reports
- Year: 2023