Zhen-Zhong Hu

2005 - 2009, Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Tsinghua University, China

2001 - 2005, Undergraduate. in Civil Engineering, Tsinghua University, China

2021 - present, Associate Professor, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, China

2012 - 2021, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Tsinghua University, China

2011 - 2012, Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, Tsinghua University, China

2009 - 2011, Post-doc, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, China

• the Director of the China Graphics Society

• the Deputy Chairman of the BIM Specialty Committee of the China Graphics Society

• the Members of the organization committee of the China Graphics Society

• the editorial board member of Automation in Construction, Advances in Civil Engineering and Journal of Graphics

• the Members of the CIB w78 International Annual Conference of the international academic committee

• the reviewer of Expert Systems with Applications, Energy and Buildings, Developments in the Built Environment, Building and Environment, Journal of Building Engineering, etc.

• CAE for Civil and Building Engineering, Graduate degree courses

• Mathematics for Master of Engineering, Graduate degree courses

Independently supervised 3 PhD and 14 master's students (7 of whom have graduated) 

Research areas include information technologies in civil and marine engineering, digital twin, building information modeling (BIM/CIM) and digital disaster prevention and mitigation. 

As the principal investigator, undertook/undertaking 10 granted projects (including 3 NSFC projects and 3 sub-projects from the Ministry of Science and Technology) and over 10 industrial consultant projects. Some representative ones (Role as PI) are listed below.

• Light-weight platform framework and interface based on GIS/BIM, Sub-project of the National Key R&D Program of China, 12/2018-12/2022

• A study on standardized big data extraction from buildings and their MEP systems based on energy consumption monitoring system, Sub-project of the National Key R&D Program of China, 07/2017-06/2020

• A study on the information-driven multi-scale simulation and analysis for buildings, NSFC General Project, 01/2018-12/2021

• BIM-based safety management of large public buildings during operation and maintenance, NSFC General Project, 01/2015-12/2018

• A BIM-based facility management system for green residential buildings, Sub-project of the National High-tech R&D (863) Program of China, 10/2013-09/2016

• 4D simulation and analysis of temporal variation in the structure safety for buildings during design and construction phases, NSFC Youth Scholar Project, 01/2011-12/2013

• Research on Marine Environment Information Modeling Platform and Application Technology, Tsinghua SIGS startup project, 8/2021-07/2024

• Research on the construction and application of safety data standard system based on the reconstruction and expansion project of Zhongjiang Expressway, Industrial consultant project, 11/2021-10/2023

• A study on the BIM based detailed design and construction of tunnel engineering, Industrial consultant project, 10/2017-08/2018

• A study on the development of BIM-based management platform for the subway system, Industrial consultant project, 12/2014-12/2017

• Building information model (BIM) joint research center, Industrial consultant project, 07/2013-07/2016

[1]An, P., Ren, Z.R., Liu, L.X., Lin, J.R., Yu, Y.T., Guo, Y.T., Hou, C., Hu, Z.Z. Precise longitudinal crack detection via continuous texture reconstruction and deep segmentation[J]. Advanced Engineering Informatics, 2026, 76: 104919.

[2]Ge, K., Wang, C., Guo, Y.T., Dong, X.M., Hu, Z.Z. A differentiable optimization framework for automated design of offshore jacket structures under varied scenarios[J]. Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, 2026, 45: 100053.

[3]Jiang, C.H., Li, Y.H., Zhang, J.M., Li, S.W., Chen, S.L., Chen, N.Z., Hu, Z.Z. Real-time virtual sensing for offshore wind turbines with arbitrary sensor configurations using subspace-based spectral graph networks[J]. Ocean Engineering, 2026, 358: 125786.

[4]Chen, Y.M., Ge, K., Guo, Y.T., Hou, C., Hu, Z.Z. ST-SRNet: A deep learning framework for seismic response prediction of subsea tunnels[J]. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 2026, 174: 107699.

[5]Li, Y.L., Li, Y.H., Hu, Z.Z., Zhang, J.M., Hu, Z.Q. Typhoon-Induced Risk Evolution in Wind Farms: From Disaster-Inducing Factors Identification to Domino Effect Assessment[J]. Reliability Engineering & System Safety, 2026: 112638.

[6]Hu, Z.Z., Li, Y.L., Gao, F.P., Zhang, J.M. Digital disaster prevention for ocean engineering: Current progress and future directions[J]. Ocean Engineering, 2026, 355: 125101.

[7]Feng, Y.X., Chen, Y., Hu, Z.Z., Ren, Z.R. Dynamics-Based Adaptive Scheduling for Large-Scale Edge Computing Networks in Smart Cities[J]. IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 2026.

[8]Zhang, W.H., Zhou, X.G., Hou, C., Hu, Z.Z., Guo, Y.T. Multi-task deep learning-based failure diagnosis for tubular joints: Automated identification and description generation[J]. Advanced Engineering Informatics, 2026, 72: 104494.

[9]Sun, Z.Y., Guo, Y.T., Ge, K., Hou, C., Hu, Z.Z. Deep learning-based realtime multiload response prediction and inverse analysis of offshore bridges[J]. Engineering Structures, 2026, 353: 122330.

[10]Wan, F.H., Guo, Y.T., Zhuang, S.Y., Hou, C., Hu, Z.Z., Elghazouli, A.Y. Multiscale investigation of ternary precursor proportioning in engineered geopolymer composites: Effects of silica fume replacement ratio and GGBS content[J]. Construction and Building Materials, 2026, 512: 145342.

[11]Liu, Y., Li, Y.L., Min, Y.T., Chen, S.L., Yang, W., Gu, J.T., Feng, W.J., Li, Y.H., Hong, C.P., Du, J.Q., Li, S.W., Li, B.B., Guo, Y.T., Zhang, J.M., Hu, Z.Z. Rebuttal to Correspondence on “Fukushima Contaminated Water Risk Factor: Global Implications”[J]. Environmental Science & Technology, 2025, 59(46): 25116-25118.

[12]Chen, X.Y., Yu, Y.T., Wang, Y.P., Hu, Z.Z. Multimodal data fusion for ergonomic assessment of construction workers in visually obstructed environments[J]. Automation in Construction, 2025, 179: 106495.

[13]Chen, S.J., Li, S.W., Hu, Z.Z. Fluid flow and heat transfer characteristics of manifold microchannel heat sinks with ribs of different shapes[J]. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2025, 251: 127300.

[14]Zhou, X.P., Si, Q., Liu, G., Hu, Z.Z., Wang, Y.K., Li, H.R., Guo, M.Z., Xia, S., Tan, C., Xie, Q.S. Vision-based adaptive cross-domain online product recommendation for 3D design models[J]. Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, 2025, 40(20): 3147-3164.

[15]Ge, K., Guo, Y.T., Wang, C., Hu, Z.Z. AI-based prediction of seismic time-history responses of RC frame structures considering varied structural parameters[J]. Journal of Building Engineering, 2025,106: 112643.

[16]Liu, Y., Li, Y.L., Min, Y.T., Chen, S.L., Yang, W., Gu, J.T., Feng, W.J., Li, Y.H., Hong, C.P., Du, J.Q., Li, S.W., Li, B.B., Guo, Y.T., Zhang, J.M., Hu, Z.Z. Fukushima Contaminated Water Risk Factor: Global Implications[J]. Environmental Science & Technology, 2025, 59(7): 3703-3712.

[17]Chen, Y., Ding, Y.M., Hu, Z.Z., Ren, Z.R. Geometrized Task Scheduling and Adaptive Resource Allocation for Large-Scale Edge Computing in Smart Cities[J]. IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 2025, 12(10): 14398-14419.

[18]Yang, L., Li, B.B., Dong, Y.H., Hu, Z.Z., Zhang, K., Li, S.W. Large-amplitude rotation of floating offshore wind turbines: A comprehensive review of causes, consequences, and solutions[J]. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2025, 211: 115295.

[19]Deng, S.K., Chen, S.L., Sui, Y., Hu, Z.Z. Intensification of an Autumn Tropical Cyclone by Offshore Wind Farms in the Northern South China Sea[J]. ‌Journal of Geophysical Research-Atmospheres, 129(21): e2024JD041489.

[20]Ge, K., Wang, C., Guo, Y.T., Tang, Y.S., Hu, Z.Z., Chen, H.B. Fine-tuning vision foundation model for crack segmentation in civil infrastructures[J]. Construction and Building Materials, 2024, 431: 136573.

[21]Liu, Y., Zhang, J.M., Min, Y.T., Yu, Y.T., Lin, C., Hu, Z.Z. A digital twin-based framework for simulation and monitoring analysis of floating wind turbine structures[J]. Ocean Engineering, 2023, 283:115009.

[22]Ren, Z.R., Zhou, H.Y., Li, B.B., Hu, Z.Z., Yu, M.H., Shi, W. Localization and topological observability analysis of a moored floating structure using mooring line tension measurements[J]. Ocean Engineering, 2022, 266: 112706.

[23]Leng, S., Li, S.W., Hu, Z.Z., Wu, H.Y., Li, B.B. Development of a micro-in-meso-scale framework for simulating pollutant dispersion and wind environment in building groups[J]. Journal of Cleaner Production, 2022, 364: 132661.

[24]Li, B.B., Qiao, D.S., Zhao, W.H., Hu, Z.Z., Li, S.W. Operability analysis of SWATH as a service vessel for offshore wind turbine in the southeastern coast of China[J]. Ocean Engineering, 2022, 251:111017.

[25]Wu, L.T., Lin, J.R., Leng, S., Li, J.L., Hu, Z.Z. Rule-based information extraction for mechanical-electrical-plumbing-specific semantic web[J]. Automation in Construction, 2021, 135:104108.

[26]Liu, Y., Guo, X.Q., Li, S.W., Zhang, J.M., Hu, Z.Z. Discharge of treated Fukushima nuclear accident contaminated water: macroscopic and microscopic simulations[J]. National Science Review, 2022, 9(1): nwab209.

[27]Hu, Z.Z., Leng, S., Lin, J.R., Li, S.W., Xiao, Y.Q. Knowledge Extraction and Discovery Based on BIM: A Critical Review and Future Directions[J]. Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering, 2022, 29(1): 335-356.

[28]Li, W., Hu, Z.Z., Pei, Z.N., Li, S.W., Chan, P.W. A discussion on influences of turbulent diffusivity and surface drag parameterizations using a linear model of the tropical cyclone boundary layer wind field[J]. Atmospheric Research, 2020, 237: 104847.

[29]Zhou, Y.W., Hu, Z.Z., Lin, J.R., Zhang, J.P. A Review on 3D Spatial Data Analytics for Building Information Models[J]. Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering, 2020, 27(5): 1449-1463.

[30]Hu, Z.Z., Yuan, S., Benghi, C., Zhang, J.P., Zhang, X.Y., Li, D., Kassem, M. Geometric optimization of building information models in MEP projects: Algorithms and techniques for improving storage, transmission and display[J]. Automation in Construction, 2019, 107: 102941.

[31]Peng, Y., Li, S.W., Hu, Z.Z. A Self-Learning Dynamic Path Planning Method for Evacuation in Large Public Buildings Based on Neural Networks[J]. NeuroComputing, 2019, 365: 71-85

[32]Weerasuriya, A.U., Hu, Z.Z., Zhang, X.L., Tse, K.T., Li, S.W., Chan, P.W. New inflow boundary conditions for modeling twisted wind profiles in CFD simulation for evaluating the pedestrian-level wind field near an isolated building[J]. Building and Environment, 2018, 132: 303-318.

[33]Peng, Y., Lin, J.R., Zhang, J.P., Hu, Z.Z. A hybrid data mining approach on BIM-based building operation and maintenance[J]. Building and Environment, 2017, 126: 483-495.

[34]Li, S.W., Hu, Z.Z., Chan, P.W., Hu, G. A study on the profile of the turbulence length scale in the near-neutral atmospheric boundary for sea (homogeneous) and hilly land (inhomogeneous) fetches[J]. Journal of Wind Engineering and industrial Aerodynamics, 2017, 168: 200-210.

[35]Zhang, J.P., Liu, Q., Hu, Z.Z., Lin, J.R., Yu, F.Q. A multi-server information-sharing environment for cross-party collaboration on a private cloud[J]. Automation in Construction, 2017, 81: 180-195.

[36]Hu, Z.Z., Zhang, X.Y., Wang, H.W., Kassem, M. Improving interoperability between architectural and structural design models: An industry foundation classes-based approach with web-based tools[J]. Automation in Construction, 2016, 66: 29-42.

[37]Lin, J.R., Hu, Z.Z., Zhang, J.P., Yu, F.Q. A natural-language-based approach to intelligent data retrieval and representation for cloud BIM[J]. Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, 2016, 31(1): 18-33.

[38]Zhang, J.P., Yu, F.Q., Li, D., Hu, Z.Z. Development and Implementation of an Industry Foundation Classes-Based Graphic Information Model for Virtual Construction[J]. Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, 2014, 29(1): 60-74.

[39]Hu, Z.Z., Zhang, J.P. BIM- and 4D-based integrated solution of analysis and management for conflicts and structural safety problems during construction: 2. Development and site trials[J]. Automation in Construction, 2011, 20(2): 167-180.

[40]Zhang, J.P., Hu, Z.Z. BIM- and 4D-based integrated solution of analysis and management for conflicts and structural safety problems during construction: 1. Principles and methodologies[J]. Automation in construction, 2011, 20(2): 155-166.

• 《National BIM Skill Level Exam Question Set》

• 《Digital operation and maintenance》

• Method and Device for Simulation and Prediction of Water Pollution Diffusion based on Concentration Analysis（2022）

• Method and Device for Simulation and Prediction of Water Pollution Diffusion based on Particle Motion（2022）

• Active and passive earth pressure model test device for limited cohesive soil behind flexible retaining wall of foundation pit（2020）

• Building information model data integration and exchange engine devices and methods based on IFC standards（2012）

• “Key technologies and applications of virtual construction of super large engineering based on BIM and artificial intelligence”, second prize of Shanghai Society of Civil Engineering Science and Technology Progress Award (2021)

• “The BIM-based Information Integration Technologies and Platform Development for Construction Engineering”, second prize of China Construction Science and Technology Award (2018)

• “The Modern Construction Technologies for the Urben Super-Large Underground Water Reclamation Plant in Huaifang, Beijing”, third prize of Huaxia Construction Science and Technology Award (2018)

• “The BIM Information Integration and Application Technologies for the Building Lifecycle”, third prize of Beijing Science and Technology Progress Award (2018)

• “The Modern Construction Technologies for the Urben Super-Large Underground Water Reclamation Plant in Huaifang, Beijing”, first prize of Science and Technology Award of China Construction Enterprises Association (2017)

• “Modular Production, Integrated Delivery and Operation and Maintenance Technologies for MEP Engineering based on a BIM platform”, second prize of Huaxia Construction Science and Technology Award (2015)

• “The BIM-based Intelligent Facility Management System”, third prize of Science and Technology Award of China Installation Association (2015)

• “The BIM-based Factorial Construction Management System for Beijing IKEA II Phase”, first prize of China Engineering Construction BIM Application Competition (2013)

• “The BIM-based Intelligent Facility Management System for Shenzhen Kerry II Phase”, first prize of China Engineering Construction BIM Application Competition (2013)

• “The BIM-based Intelligent Facility Management System”, second prize of CSCEC Science and Technology Award (2013)

• “Application of the BIM-based Intelligent Facility Management System for Shenzhen Kerry II Phase”, best application prize of Innovation Cup BIM Design Competition (2012)

• “The Project Management System for Qingdao Bay Bridge Construction”, first prize of Huaxia Construction Science and Technology Award (2010)

• “Research and Application of the IFC-based 4D Construction Management System”, first prize of Huaxia Construction Science and Technology Award (2010)