Professor, College of Civil Engineering, Fuzhou University, China, 2023.12-present

Associate professor, College of Civil Engineering, Fuzhou University, China, 2020.9-2023.12

Research assistant, College of Civil Engineering, Fuzhou University, China, 2016.12-2020.9

Postdoctoral fellow, College of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 2018.12-2019.12

Durability of concrete structures

Durability Design and Assessment of Concrete Structures

Civil Engineering Materials

Building Materials

Building Structures

Special Award, 5th National Civil Engineering Materials Teaching Competition, China Concrete and Cement Products Association-Education and Human Resources Work Committee, National Association of Higher Education Institutes of Building Materials (July 2023).

Second Prize, Fujian Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award, "Key Technologies and Applications for Low-Carbon Construction in Building Engineering" (2021, Ranked 6th).

Second Prize, Zhejiang Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award, "Key Technologies for Efficient Utilization of Construction Waste and Engineering Applications" (2019, Ranked 9th).

"Outstanding Young Inspirational Award for Teaching", Fuzhou University (September 2024).

"Advanced Party Affairs Worker" Honor, Fuzhou University (July 2021).

"Zeng Yirong Award for Teaching", Fuzhou University (June 2021).

First Prize for Science and Engineering Group, 21^st Fuzhou University Young Teachers Teaching Competition (December 2020).

First Prize, 10^th Young Teachers Teaching Competition for College of Civil Engineering (October 2020).

"Outstanding Party Affairs Worker" Honor, Fuzhou University School of Civil Engineering (June 2018).

"Outstanding Freshman Mentor" Honor, Fuzhou University School of Civil Engineering (September 2018).

Second Prize, 10th Young Teachers “Best Lesson” Competition, College of Civil Engineering, Fuzhou University (March 2017).

Durability of Concrete Structures: Performance deterioration and damage mechanisms of concrete and recycled aggregate concrete under chloride and sulfate attacks.

Resource Utilization of Construction/Demolition and Industrial Solid Waste: Differential treatment of bulk construction and demolition waste, along with the design of comprehensive recycling application systems; enhancement of recycled aggregate concrete performance through physical, chemical, and biological modification techniques for engineering applications; production of lightweight concrete using industrial, domestic, and construction waste.

Micro/Nano Structural Features of Cement-Based Materials: Utilization of precision optical and micro/nanoscale testing techniques to qualitatively and quantitatively characterize the interfacial transition zone, pore structure, hydration process, and other significant features of cement-based materials (including recycled aggregate concrete, ultra-high performance concrete, and cement mortar).

Multi-scale Performance Deterioration of Concrete: Investigation of the deterioration patterns and modeling of concrete under various service environments, based on spatial and temporal scale analyses.

Principal Investigator: “Study on the Corrosion Degradation Mechanism and Multiple Protection Mechanisms of Concrete Components Made from Chloride-Containing Recycled Aggregates”, National Natural Science Foundation General Program (Jan 2026 – Dec 2029)

Principal Investigator: “Study on Chloride Ion Transport Characteristics in Multiple Material Phases of Recycled Concrete and the Corrosion Degradation Mechanism of Components”, National Natural Science Foundation General Program (Jan 2022 – Dec 2025)

Principal Investigator: “Study on the Damage Mechanism and Performance Degradation Model of the Interfacial Transition Zone of Recycled Aggregate Concrete under Sulfate Attack”, National Natural Science Foundation Youth Fund  (Jan 2018 – Dec 2020)

Principal Investigator: “Study on the Corrosion Degradation Mechanism and Lifespan Extension and Carbon Reduction Strategies for Recycled Concrete Structures in Coastal Environments”, Fujian Provincial Natural Science Foundation Excellent Youth Program  (May 2024 – Apr 2027)

Principal Investigator: "Study on the Steel Rebar Corrosion Mechanism and Inhibition Methods of Recycled Concrete under Chloride Attack", Fujian Provincial Natural Science Foundation General Program  (Aug 2023 – Aug 2026)

Principal Investigator: "Study on the Damage Mechanism of the Interfacial Transition Zone of Recycled Aggregate Concrete under Sulfate Attack", Fuzhou University Talent Introduction Fund  (Jan 2017 – Dec 2019)

Principal Investigator: "Study on the Chloride Ion Transport Model and Protection Lifetime of Marine Concrete Based on Internal Silane Anticorrosion Technology", University-Enterprise Cooperation Project  (Jul 2023 – Jan 2025)

Principal Investigator: "Research on the High-Performance Application Technology of Recycled Aggregates from Construction Waste in Multiple Scenarios", University-Enterprise Cooperation Project  (Jul 2022 – Jan 2023)

Principal Investigator: " Research on the Key Technologies of a New Integrated Prefabricated Wall System Based on Dual-Source Solid Waste ", University-Enterprise Cooperation Project  (Jan 2022 – Dec 2023)

Principal Investigator: " A Study on the Key Techniques of Brick Production by Static Pressing with Shield Tunnel Spoil ", University-Enterprise Cooperation Project  (Jan 2021 – Jan 2022)

Principal Investigator: " Study on the Modification Technology of Recycled Concrete Based on Recycled Aggregate Reinforcement and Interfacial Transition Zone Enhancement ", University-Enterprise Cooperation Project  (Dec 2020 – Dec 2022)

Co-Investigator: " Bonding Mechanism and Wind Vibration Resistance of Alkali-Activated Slag Tunnel Fireproof Coatings", National Natural Science Foundation General Program  (Jan 2023 – Dec 2026)

Co-Investigator: " Study on the Microstructural Evolution Mechanism and Steel Rebar Corrosion Mechanism of Alkali-Activated Slag Concrete in Carbonation Environment ", National Natural Science Foundation General Program  (Jan 2019 – Dec 2021)

Co-Investigator: " Study on the Tensile Creep Mechanism of Alkali-Activated Slag Cement ", National Natural Science Foundation Youth Fund  (Jan 2018 – Dec 2020)

Co-Investigator: " Research on the Application Technology of Environmentally Friendly Recycled Aggregates Based on the In-Situ Disposal of Construction Waste from the Coastal New City for the Fuzhou Southeast Expressway (Chang Le Yingqian to Binhai New City Wanxin Road Section) Project ", Industry Cooperation Project  (Nov 2019 – Oct 2020)

Editorial Board, Cleaner Materials, since 2022

Editorial Board, Case Studies in Construction Materials, since 2023

Member, Solid Waste Subcommittee in The Chinese Ceramic Society

Member, Asian Concrete Federation (ACF)

Member, Solid Waste Subcommittee of the Chinese Ceramic Society

Deputy Secretary-General, 4th Council of Education and Human Resources Committee, China Concrete and Cement Products Association

Journal Referee:

Cement and Concrete Composites

Journal of Cleaner Production

Composites Part B: Engineering

Construction and Building Materials

Journal of Building Engineering

Advances in Structural Engineering

Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering

Case Studies in Construction Materials

Journal of Cleaner Materials

[1]  Zhang, H., Tang, H., Yang, Z., & Gong, F. (2025). Chloride-Induced Reinforcement Corrosion and Rust Filling in Recycled Aggregate Concrete, Construction and Building Materials, 486.

[2]  Zhang, H., Ma, Z., Zhang, B., & Gong, F. (2025). Mitigation of autogenous shrinkage in alkali-activated slag (AAS) using doped diatomaceous earth (DE), Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 20704(1)-(30).

[3]  Wang, Y., Zhang, H., Su, W., & Liu, F. (2025). Towards better understanding of the mechanical properties and durability of recycled aggregate concrete based on the multiple meso-scale material phase analysis, Journal of Building Engineering, 108, 112968(1)-(20).

[4]  Pan, X., Zhang, H., Liu, W., & Yao, J. (2025). Graphitic Carbon Nitride (g-C3N4) Bonding Stability on Recycled Aggregate Pervious Concrete (RAPC) Pavement for Enhanced Long-term Photocatalytic Efficacy. Construction and Building Materials, 470, 140588(1)-(40).

[5]  杨明, 陈阳丽, 王远达, 张鸿儒 & 张静波. (2025). 不同水灰比和再生粗骨料体积分数下再生混凝土氯离子扩散行为及模型修正研究. 工业建筑, 55(03), 245-254.

[6]  Zhang, H., Yi, S., Xu, X. & Yao, J. (2025). New insights into impacts of pre-wetting strategies of recycled coarse aggregate (RCA) on microstructure and performance of concrete. Journal of Building Engineering, 99, 11525(1)-(31).

[7]  王远达, 张鸿儒, 李从正, 樊静宜 & 林旭健 (2025). 水流作用下碱激发矿渣砂浆的氯离子传输规律. 材料导报.

[8]  Cheng, X., Zhang, H., Li, W. & Zhang, L. (2024). Utilizing Diatomaceous Earth (DE) as a Sustainable Substitute in Alkali-Activated Cementitious Materials: Performance and Life Cycle Assessment. Construction and Building Materials, 452, 138889(1)-(23).

[9]  张翠榕, 张鸿儒, 江隽杰 & 易世帆. (2024). 碱激发生活垃圾焚烧炉渣底灰泡沫混凝土制备及性能研究.材料导报, 38(22), 189-195.

[10] Zhang, H., Wan, M., Zhao, Y., Wang, Y., He, B., & Yao, J. (2023). Utilizing diatomaceous earth (de) as a surface-treating agent of recycled aggregate (ra) for the performance modification of recycled aggregate concrete. Materials and Structures, 57(1).

[11] Liu, W., Zhang, H., Chen, Z., Ji, T., Zhang, X., & Zhao, B. (2023). Performance of pervious concrete influenced by typical properties of recycled concrete aggregate and suggestions for practical use. Road Materials and Pavement Design, 25(5), 1090–1111. https://doi.org/10.1080/14680629.2023.2238082

[12] Zhang, H., Zhang, B., Tang, L., & Zeng, W. (2023). Analysis of two processing techniques applied on powders from recycling of clay bricks and concrete, in terms of efficiency, energy consumption, and cost. Construction and Building Materials, 385, 131517.

[13] Zhang, H., He, B., Zhao, B., & Monteiro, P. J. (2023). Using diatomite as a partial replacement of cement for improving the performance of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC)-Effects and mechanism. Construction and Building Materials, 385, 131518.

[14] Zhang, H., Zhang, C., He, B., Yi, S., & Tang, L. (2023). Recycling fine powder collected from construction and demolition wastes as partial alternatives to cement: A comprehensive analysis on effects, mechanism, cost and CO2 emission. Journal of Building Engineering, 71, 106507

[15]  Zhang, H., Liu, W., Zhang, J., Liu, F., Lin, X., & Ji, T. (2023). A new look at the resistance of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) to the external sulfate attacks: The influence of the multiple mesoscopic material phases. Journal of Building Engineering, 64, 105653(1)-(12).

[16]  Zhang, H., Xu, X., Liu, W., Zhao, B., & Wang, Q. (2022). Influence of the moisture states of aggregate recycled from waste concrete on the performance of the prepared recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) –A review. Construction and Building Materials, 2022, 326, 126891(1)-(14).

[17]  徐鑫, 张鸿儒, 季韬, 赵宝军, & 姚杰. (2022). 再生细骨料含水状态对砂浆性能的影响. 硅酸盐通报, 41(9), 3036-3058.

[18]  Zhang, H., Liu, W., Lin, X., Su, S., & Zhao, B. (2021). To ameliorate the performance of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) by pre-treating aggregate in sulfoaluminate cement slurry and water glass solution. Journal of Building Engineering, 44, 103364(1)-(15).

[19]  Zhang, H., Xu, X., Su, S. & Zeng W. (2021). To improve the resistance of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) to the internal steel corrosion by the pre-treatment of aggregate. Construction and Building Materials, 306, 124911(1)-(13).

[20]  Zhang, H., Ji, T., Liu, H., & Su, S. (2021). Improving the sulfate resistance of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) by using surface-treated aggregate with sulfoaluminate cement (SAC). Construction and Building Materials, 297, 123535.

[21]  Peng, L., Zhao, Y., & Zhang, H. (2021). Flexural behavior and durability properties of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) beams subjected to long-term loading and chloride attacks. Construction and Building Materials, 227, 122277.

[22]  张鸿儒, 季韬, 刘福江, 何炳坚, & 张松安. (2020). 不同养护制度下掺铁尾矿粉超高性能混凝土力学性能. 福州大学学报（自然科学版）. 48(1): 90-97.

[23]  Zhang, H., Ji, T., & Liu, H. (2020). Performance evolution of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) exposed to external sulfate attacks under full-soaking and dry-wet cycling conditions. Construction and Building Materials, 248, 118675(1)-(21).

[24]  Zhang, H., Ji, T., & Liu, H. (2019). Performance evolution of the interfacial transition zone (ITZ) in recycled aggregate concrete under external sulfate attacks and dry-wet cycling. Construction and Building Materials, 229, 116938.

[25]  Zhang, H., Ji, T., He, B., & He, L. (2019). Performance of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) with cement partially replaced by ground granite powder (GGP) under different curing conditions. Construction and Building Materials, 213, 469-482.

[26]  Zhang, H., Ji, T., & Lin, X. (2019). Pullout behavior of steel fibers with different shapes from ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) prepared with granite powder under different curing conditions. Construction and Building Materials, 211, 688-702.

[27]  Zhang, H., & Zhao, Y. (2019). Cracking of reinforced recycled aggregate concrete beams subjected to loads and steel corrosion. Construction and Building Materials, 210, 364-379.

[28] Zhang, H., Ji, T., Zeng, X., Yang, Z., Lin, X., & Liang, Y. (2018). Mechanical behavior of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) using recycled fine aggregate cured under different conditions and the mechanism based on integrated microstructural parameters. Construction and Building Materials, 128, 96-107. Zhang, H., Liu, W., Zhang, J., Liu, F., Lin, X., & Ji, T. (2023). A new look at the resistance of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) to the external sulfate attacks: The influence of the multiple mesoscopic material phases. Journal of Building Engineering, 64, 105653(1)-(12).

[29]  Zhang, H., Ji, T., Liu, H., & Su, S. (2018). Modifying recycled aggregate concrete by aggregate surface treatment using sulphoaluminate cement and basalt powder. Construction and Building Materials, 192, 526-537.

[30]  Zhang, H., & Zhao, Y. (2016). Performance of recycled concrete beams under sustained loads coupled with chloride ion (Cl^-) ingress. Construction and Building Materials, 128, 96-107.

[31]  Zhang, H., & Zhao, Y. (2015). Integrated interface parameters of recycled aggregate concrete. Construction and Building Materials, 101, 861-877.

[32]  Zhang, H., Zhao, Y., Meng, T., & Shah, S. P. (2015). The modification effects of a nano-silica slurry on microstructure, strength, and strain development of recycled aggregate concrete applied in an enlarged structural test. Construction and Building Materials, 95, 721-735.

[33]  Zhang, H., Zhao, Y., Meng, T., & Shah, S. P. (2015). Surface Treatment on Recycled Coarse Aggregates with Nanomaterials. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 04015094.

[34]  Zhao, Y., Zhang, H., Chen, C., & Jin, W. (2015). Early-age index choosing for long-term quality evaluation of concrete structures. Advances in Structural Engineering, 18(12), 2047-2058.

[35]  Zhang, H., & Zhao, Y. (2014). Performance of Recycled Aggregate Concrete in a Real Project. Advances in Structural Engineering, 17(6), 895-906.

[36]  张鸿儒, 赵羽习, & 李智慧. (2016). 再生骨料混凝土在某框架结构中的应用及长期应变监测. 建筑结构学报, 37(5), 177-184.

[37]  朱勇年, 张鸿儒, 孟涛, & 赵羽习. (2014). 纳米SiO₂改性再生骨料混凝土工程应用研究及实体性能监测. 混凝土, 24(7), 138-144.

[38] 张鸿儒, 赵羽习, & 马开宇. (2011). 施工条件对再生混凝土性能的影响. 混凝土, (12), 34-36.

[39] Zhao, Y., Zeng, W., & Zhang, H. (2017). Properties of recycled aggregate concrete with different water control methods. Construction and Building Materials, 152, 539-546.

[40] Xu, X., Lin, X., Pan, X., Ji, T., Liang, Y., & Zhang, H. (2020). Influence of silica fume on the setting time and mechanical properties of a new magnesium phosphate cement. Construction and Building Materials, 235, 117544. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.117544

[41] Xie, Y., Lin, X., Pan, W., Ji, T., Liang, Y., & Zhang, H. (2018). Study on corrosion mechanism of alkali-activated concrete with biogenic sulfuric acid. Construction and Building Materials, 188, 9–16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat. 2018.08.105