Yupeng Zhang
Gold Coast,QLD
Summary
Results-driven PhD candidate in civil engineering specialising in airport pavement mechanics, with 2+ years’ combined academic and industry experience. Demonstrated success partnering with ACG Pty Ltd to pilot the new ACR-PCR classification system, leading to a co-authored publication in Geotechnical Research. Highly proficient in ABAQUS-based finite-element modelling, ACN-PCN/ACR-PCR correlation studies, and laboratory testing of rigid and asphalt materials. Adept at translating complex technical analyses into practical engineering recommendations and clear, stakeholder-ready reports.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Collaborative Researcher
Airport Engineering, Design & Construction | ACG
10.2023 - Current
- Drive the company’s evaluation of the emerging Aircraft Classification Rating–Pavement Classification Rating (ACR-PCR) system for rigid airport pavements, developing test protocols and benchmarking results against the legacy ACN-PCN framework.
- Co-authored, with Chief Engineer Dr Gary Smith, the peer-reviewed article “Assessment of ACR-PCR for Rigid Airport Pavements: Comparison with the ACN-PCN System” in Geotechnical Research (2025), providing the first industry-backed performance comparison of the two rating methods.
- Interpret multi-site test data, refine rating algorithms and prepare actionable recommendations for regulators and airport operators, strengthening ACG’s reputation in pavement engineering research.
Education
Ph.D. - Geotechnical And Pavement Engineering
Griffith University
QLD11-2026
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Civil Engineering
Griffith University
QLD07-2023
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Shandong Jianzhu University
Shandong10-2020
Skills
- Advanced Literature Review & Synthesis
- Airport Pavement Bearing-Capacity Analysis
- Finite-Element Structural Simulation (ABAQUS)
- Rigid Pavement Materials Testing
Languages
Chinese
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Publications
[1] Zhang Y, Sun J, Yang Z, Oh E, Chai G, Ong DEL, et al. Assessment of ACR-PCR for rigid airport pavements: comparison with ACN-PCN system. Geotechnical Research 2025:1–11. https://doi.org/10.1680/jgere.24.00067.
[2] Yang Z, Sun J, Zhang Y, Liu J, Oh E, Ma Z. A Systematic Evaluation of the Empirical Relationships Between the Resilient Modulus and Permanent Deformation of Pavement Materials. Buildings 2025;15:663. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15050663.
[3] Yan K, Yu X, Ren P, Zhang R, Oh E, Zhang Y, et al. Experimental research on fire resistance of the concrete beams strengthened with the CFRP sheets pasted by magnesium phosphate inorganic adhesive. Engineering Structures 2025;330:119946. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2025.119946.
Timeline
Collaborative Researcher
Airport Engineering, Design & Construction | ACG
10.2023 - Current
Ph.D. - Geotechnical And Pavement Engineering
Griffith University
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Civil Engineering
Griffith University
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Shandong Jianzhu University
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