(*corresponding, #supervised)

Books

Yin ZY, Zhang P, Jin YF. 2024. Chapter 3, Uncertainty in constitutive models. Uncertainty, Modeling, and Decision Making in Geotechnics, edited by Kok-Kwang Phoon, Takayuki Shuku, Jianye Ching

Journal Papers

2024
Zhang P*, Sheil B, Girolami M, Yaji K, Yin ZY, 2024. A novel consolidation analysis framework: universal function approximators regularized by physical principles. Canadian Geotechnical Journal (Accepted)
Li R#, Zhang P*, Yin ZY, Sheil B, 2024 Enhanced hybrid algorithms for segmentation and reconstruction of granular grains from X-Ray micro computed-tomography images. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics (Accepted)
He GF#, Zhang P*, Yin ZY, 2024. Active learning inspired multi-fidelity probabilistic modelling of geomaterial property. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 432, 117373
He GF#, Zhang P*, Yin ZY, Goh SH, 2024. Multi-fidelity based Gaussian Process for quasi-site-specific probabilistic prediction of soil properties. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 61(10), 2304-2322
Zhang P*, Sheil B, Cheng Q, 2024. Multi-fidelity learned emulator for waves and porous coastal structures interaction modelling. Computers and Geotechnics, 176, 106718
Wang MX, AYF Leung, Wang G, Zhang P, 2024. Semiempirical predictive models for seismically induced slope displacements considering ground motion directionality. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering-ASCE, 150(9), 04024080
Qiu Y#, Zhang N, Yin ZY, Wang Y, Xu C, Zhang P, 2024. Novel multi-spatial receptive field (MSRF) XGBoost method for predicting geological cross-section based on sparse borehole data, Engineering Geology, 338, 107604
Lin, W#, Sheil, B, Zhang, P, Zhou, B, Xie, X, 2024. Seg2Tunnel: A hierarchical point cloud dataset and benchmarks for segmentation of segmental tunnel linings. Tunnelling & Underground Space Technology, 147, 105735
Zhou ZH#, He GF#, Zhang P, Yin ZY, Jiang MJ, 2024. The potential of a multi-fidelity residual neural network based optimizer to calibrate DEM parameters of bonded granular materials. Computers and Geotechnics, 168, 106137
Chen XX#, Zhang P*, Yin ZY, 2024. Physics-informed neural network solver for numerical analysis in geoengineering, Georisk: Assessment and Management of Risk for Engineered Systems and Geohazards, 18(1): 33-51
Zhang P, Yin ZY, Sheil B, 2024. Multifidelity constitutive modeling of stress-induced anisotropic behavior of clay, Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering-ASCE, 150(3), 04024003
Zhang P, Yin ZY, Sheil B, 2024. A physics-informed data-driven approach for consolidation analysis. Géotechnique, 74(7), 620-631 (☆75th Géotechnique Anniversary Early Career Award)
2023
Zhang P, Yin ZY, Sheil B, 2023. Interpretable data-driven constitutive modelling of soils with sparse data. Computers and Geotechnics, 160, 105511
He GF#, Zhang P*, Yin ZY, Jin YF, Yang Y, 2023. Multi-fidelity data-driven modelling of rate-dependent behaviour of soft clays. Georisk: Assessment and Management of Risk for Engineered Systems and Geohazards, 17:1, 64-76
2022
Zhang P, Yin ZY, Jin YF, Sheil B, 2022. Physics-constrained hierarchical data-driven modelling framework for complex path‐dependent behaviour of soils. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 46(10), 1831-1850
Zhang P, Yin ZY, Jin YF, 2022. Bayesian neural network-based uncertainty modelling: application to soil compressibility and undrained shear strength prediction. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 59, 546-557 (☆ESI Highly Cited Paper)
Zhang P, Yin ZY, Chen Q, 2022. Image-based 3D reconstruction of granular grains via hybrid algorithm and level set with convolution kernel. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering-ASCE, 148(5), 04022021
Zhang P, Yin ZY, Jin YF, Yang, J, Sheil B, 2022. Physics-informed multi-fidelity residual neural networks for hydromechanical modelling of granular soils and foundation considering internal erosion. Journal of Engineering Mechanics-ASCE, 148(4), 04022015 (☆Editor’s Choice)
Zhang P, Yin ZY, Jin YF. 2022. Three-dimensional quantitative analysis on granular particle shape using convolutional neural network. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 46(1), 187-204 (☆Top Downloaded Paper 2021-2022)
Zhang P, Yin ZY, Jin YF, 2022. Machine learning-based modelling of soil properties for geotechnical design: review, tool development and comparison. Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering, 29, 1229-1245
Zhang P, Yin ZY, Jin YF, Liu XF. 2022. Modelling the mechanical behaviour of soils using machine learning algorithms with explicit formulations. Acta Geotechnica, 17, 1403-1422
Shan F, He X, Armaghani DJ, Zhang P, Sheng D, Success and challenges in predicting TBM penetration rate using recurrent neural networks, Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 130, 104728
2021
Zhang P, Jin YF, Yin ZY. 2021. Machine learning–based uncertainty modeling of mechanical properties of soft clays relating to time-dependent behavior and its application. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 45(11), 1588-1602 (☆Top Cited/Downloaded Paper 2021-2022)
Zhang P, Yin ZY, 2021. A novel deep learning-based modelling strategy from image of particles to mechanical properties for granular materials with CNN and BiLSTM. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 382, 113858
Zhang P, Yin ZY, Jin YF, Chan THT, Gao FP, 2021. Intelligent modelling of clay compressibility using hybrid meta-heuristic and machine learning algorithms. Geoscience Frontiers, 12, 1, 441-452 (☆ESI Highly Cited Paper)
Zhang P, Yin ZY, Jin YF, 2021. State-of-the-art review of machine learning applications in constitutive modeling of soils. Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering, 28(5), 3661-3686
Zhang P, Chen RP, Dai T, Wang ZT, Wu K, 2021. An AIoT-based system for real-time monitoring of tunnel construction. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 109, 103766
Zhang P, Yin ZY, Chen WB, Jin YF, 2021. CNN-based intelligent method for identifying GSD of granular soils. International Journal of Geomechanics-ASCE, 21(12), 04021229
Zhang P, Yang Y, Yin ZY. 2021. BiLSTM-based soil–structure interface modeling. International Journal of Geomechanics-ASCE, 21(7), 04021096
2020
Zhang P, Yin ZY, Jin YF, Chan THT, 2020. A novel hybrid surrogate intelligent model for creep index prediction based on particle swarm optimization and random forest. Engineering Geology. 265, 105328 (☆ESI Hot Paper; ESI Highly Cited Paper)
Zhang P, Wu HN, Chen RP, Chan THT, 2020. A critical evaluation of machine learning and deep learning in shield-ground interaction prediction. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 106, 103593
Zhang P, Wu HN, Chen RP, Chan THT, 2020. Hybrid meta-heuristic and machine learning algorithms for tunneling-induced settlement prediction: a comparative study. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 99, 103383
Zhang P, Chen RP, Wu HN, Liu Yuan, 2020. Ground settlement induced by tunneling crossing interface of water-bearing mixed ground: a lesson from Changsha, China. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 96, 103224
Zhang P, Yin ZY, Zheng YY, Gao FP, 2020. A LSTM surrogate modelling approach for caisson foundations. Ocean Engineering, 204, 107263
Zhang P, Jin YF, Yin ZY, Yang Y, 2020. Random forest based artificial intelligent model for predicting failure envelopes of caisson foundations in sand. Applied Ocean Research, 101, 102223
Wu HN, Zhang P*, Chen RP, Lin XT, Liu Y, 2020. Ground response to horizontal spoil discharge jet grouting with impacts on the existing tunnels. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineeering-ASCE, 146(7), 05020006
Zhang P, Yin ZY, Jin YF, Ye GL, 2020. An AI-based model for describing cyclic characteristics of granular materials. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 44, 9: 1315-1335
Zhang P, Li H, Ha QP, Yin ZY, Chen RP*, 2020. Reinforcement learning based optimizer for improvement of predicting tunneling-induced ground responses. Advanced Engineering Informatics, 45, 101097
Zhang P, Yin ZY, Chen RP*, 2020. Analytical and semi-analytical solutions for describing tunneling-induced transverse and longitudinal settlement troughs. International Journal of Geomechanics-ASCE, 20(8), 04020126
Wang HL, Yin ZY, Zhang P, Jin YF, 2020. Straightforward prediction for air-entry value of compacted soils using machine learning algorithms. Engineering Geology, 279, 105911
2019
Zhang P, Chen RP, Wu HN*, 2019. Real-time analysis and regulation of EPB shield steering using random forest. Automation in Construction. 106, 101860
Zhang P, 2019. A novel feature selection method based on global sensitivity analysis with application in machine learning-based prediction model. Applied Soft Computing. 85, 105859
Chen RP, Zhang P*, Kang X, Zhong ZQ, Liu Y, Wu HN, 2019. Prediction of maximum surface settlement caused by EPB shield tunneling with ANN methods. Soils and Foundations. 59, 284–295 (☆ESI Highly Cited Paper, Nov. 2020)
Chen RP, Zhang P*, Wu HN, Wang ZT, 2019. Prediction of shield tunneling-induced ground settlement using machine learning techniques. Frontiers of structural and Civil Engineering. 13(6), 1363–1378 (☆Editor’s Choice)
2018
Chen RP, Lin XT, Kang X, Zhong ZQ, Liu Y, Zhang P, 2018, Deformation and stress characteristics of existing twin tunnels induced by close-distance EPBS under-crossing. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 82, 468-481

Conference Papers

Zhang P, Sheil B, Yin ZY, 2023, Physics-informed data-driven modelling of caisson foundations. The 4th International Symposium on Machine Learning & Big Data in Geoscience, Ireland
He GF#, Zhang P,Yin ZY, 2022, Data-driven modelling of rate-dependent behaviour of soft clays. The 25th Annual Conference of HKSTAM 2022 The 17th Jiangsu – Hong Kong Forum on Mechanics and Its Application, , Hong Kong SAR
Zhang P, Yin ZY, 2020, A LSTM surrogate modelling approach for caisson foundations, Proceedings of the 24th Annual Conference of HKSTAM 2020, the 16th Shanghai – Hong Kong Forum on Mechanics and Its Application, Hong Kong SAR
Zhang P, Liu Y, Kang X, Zhong K, Chen RP, 2018. Application of horizontal MJS piles in tunneling beneath existing twin tunnels. Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium on Asia Urban GeoEngineering, Changsha, Hunan, China, 323-331