FST Distinguished Seminar – Investigation of Mechanical Properties and Biodegradation in Eco-Friendly Material Reinforced SoilSpeaker: Prof. Xueyu GENG from University of WarwickHosted by: Prof. Wanhuan ZHOU

Prof. Xueyu Geng’s seminar, “Investigation of Mechanical Properties and Biodegradation in Eco-Friendly Material Reinforced Soil,” held at the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Macau on August 18, 2025, attracted 30 students from diverse academic backgrounds, reflecting its interdisciplinary appeal. As Chair Professor at the University of Warwick, Prof. Geng presented research on bio-based materials for soil reinforcement, combining mechanical performance with environmental sustainability. Her team’s testing evaluated strength, stiffness, and biodegradation under various conditions, showing these materials offer effective short-term stabilization with controlled, eco-friendly degradation. The findings support greener infrastructure and have influenced design standards in the UK, Australia, and China. Prof. Geng’s expertise as a Chartered Engineer and professional Fellow added depth and credibility. The talk successfully bridged science and practice, inspiring students from different disciplines with its vision for sustainable geotechnical solutions. It highlighted the growing importance of eco-conscious innovation in engineering, making a strong case for the wider adoption of biodegradable materials in construction.

Xueyu Geng教授於2025年8月18日在澳門大學科技學院舉辦的題為“Investigation of Mechanical Properties and Biodegradation in Eco-Friendly Material Reinforced Soil環保材料加筋土的力學性能與生物降解性研究”的專題講座，內容深入、視野前瞻，吸引了來自多個學科領域的30名學生踴躍參與，充分彰顯了該課題廣泛的跨學科影響力。作為英國華威大學講席教授，Geng教授系統介紹了其團隊在生物基加筋材料領域的前沿研究成果，巧妙融合力學性能優化與環境可持續性理念。通過在不同環境條件下對材料強度、剛度及降解行為的系統測試，研究證實此類環保材料不僅具備良好的短期加固效果，更可實現可控且生態友好的長期降解。相關成果已為綠色基礎設施建設提供科學支撐，並對英國、澳大利亞及中國的工程設計規範產生了積極影響。身為注冊土木工程師及多個專業學會會士，Geng教授以其深厚的學術造詣和豐富的實踐經驗，為講座注入了高度的專業權威。本次講座成功架起了科研與工程應用之間的橋梁，以其對可持續巖土工程的深刻洞察，激發了青年學子對綠色建造創新的思考與熱情，有力推動了可降解材料在現代工程建設中的推廣應用。