Qi ZHAO
Associate Professor, ADoRCDSE · Faculty of Construction and Environment · The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Quick answer: Qi ZHAO is Associate Professor, ADoRCDSE at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Qi ZHAO shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-10-19.
⭐ PhD fellowship & International opportunities: Available fellowship/scholarship schemes; PolyU – EIT Collaborative PhD Training Programme; International exchange program with University of Toronto. Undergraduate research/intern opportunities: Mitacs Globalink Research Internship (GRI) programme. NEW OPPORTUNITIES! (1) PolyU Presidential PhD Fellowship Scheme, (2) CEE studentship.
Research interests
Lunar regolith, planetary science; In situ and operando experiments under CT; Non-destructive testing and characterization methods (CT, acoustic emission, and tomography); Fault/joint surface roughness and frictional behavior; Hybrid finite-discrete element method (FDEM)
Selected publications (since 2023)
[01/2026] Collaborative work on lunar regolith published in Nature Communications.
[05/2025] Collaborative CT scan results in the cover article of Science Advances.
[03/2025] New research on Micro‐CT Characterization of the Chang'e‐5 Lunar Regolith Samples.
[11/2024] New paper on shear behavior and acoustic emission characteristics of propped rough fractures.
[11/2024] New paper on numerical simulation of fracturing process in 3D-printed rocks using the Hybrid Finite-Discrete Element Method.
[11/2024] New paper on PolyU-1 lunar regolith simulant.
[11/2023] New PNAS paper on acoustic emissions in granular material.
[02/2024] New paper on the relationships between microstructures and the mechanical properties of granite.
[05/2023] New paper on progressive damage and associated seismicity on
Frequently asked questions
Is Qi ZHAO hiring PhD students at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University?
Yes. As of 2026-10-19, Qi ZHAO's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: PhD fellowship & International opportunities: Available fellowship/scholarship schemes; PolyU – EIT Collaborative PhD Training Programme; International exchange program with University of Toronto. Und.
What does Qi ZHAO research?
Lunar regolith, planetary science; In situ and operando experiments under CT; Non-destructive testing and characterization methods (CT, acoustic emission, and tomography); Fault/joint surface roughness and frictional behavior; Hybrid finite-discrete element method (FDEM)
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