Professor and Ph.D. Supervisor (Fuzhou University, China)

School of Civil Engineering

Jul. 2018 – Present

Associate Professor and Ph.D. Supervisor (Fuzhou University, China)

School of Civil Engineering

Jul. 2013 – Jun. 2018

Lecturer (Fuzhou University, China)

School of Civil Engineering

Jul. 2010 – Jun. 2013

National Young Talent Program, China

Fujian High-Level Talent (Category A)

Fujian Distinguished Young Scientist

Fujian “Young Eagle Program” Outstanding Young Talent

Fujian Youth Science and Technology Award

Lu Jiaxi Excellent Mentor Award

First Prize of Fujian Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award, 2023

First Prize of Fujian Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award, 2020

First Prize of Science and Technology Progress Award, China Highway & Transportation Society, 2021

Second Prize of Fujian Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award, 2019

Second Prize of Chongqing Municipal Science and Technology Progress Award, 2013

Third Prize of Fujian Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award, 2018

National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), General Program (2023–2026)

National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), General Program (2020–2023)

National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), General Program (2017–2020)

National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), Young Scientists Fund (2013–2015)

Fujian Distinguished Young Scientists Fund (2020–2023)

Fujian Young Eagle Talent Program (2021–2025)

In total, served as Principal Investigator for more than 30 competitive research projects funded by national agencies, provincial governments, and industry partners.

Published more than 100 peer-reviewed journal papers as first or corresponding author.

More than 80 papers indexed by SCI/EI.

Authorized over 20 Chinese invention patents.

Published 5 academic books and textbooks.

Recipient of 6 provincial and ministerial-level science and technology awards.

Biogeotechnical Engineering

[1] Q. S. Wang, M. Huang*, Y. X. Shi, et al. (2025). “Steel slag coupled enzyme-induced carbonate precipitation for tailings backfill: Sustainable system and mechanism exploration”, Chemical Engineering Journal, 520(15): 166024.

[2] L. Liang, M. Huang*, M. J. Cui, et al. (2026). “Synergistic effects of enzyme-induced carbonate precipitation (EICP) treatment and geogrid reinforcement on mechanical properties of washed recycled sand”, Geotextiles and Geomembranes, 54(2), 299-314.

[3] L. Liang, M. Huang*, J. S. Shiau, et al. (2026). “Enhancing the Mechanical Properties of Washed Recycled Sand: Synergistic Effects of EICP and Geogrid Reinforcement”, Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. (Accepted).

[4] Q. W. Jiang, M. Huang*, J. S. Shiau, et al. (2025). “Enzyme-induced carbonate precipitation technique for reinforcing underwater sand bed: A feasibility study based on model tests”. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. (Online).

[5] Q. W. Jiang,, M. Huang*, M. J. Cui, et al. (2025). “Prediction of permeability of sands treated by enzyme-induced calcium precipitation (EICP): Mathematical model”. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. (Online).

[6] M. Huang*, Q. W. Jiang, K. Xu, C. S. Xu. (2024). “Feasibility analysis of EICP technique for reinforcing backfill layer behind TBM tunnel linings based on model tests”, Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 155(1): 106172.

[7] K. Xu, M. Huang*, M. J. Cui, G. X. Jin, S. Li. (2024). “Micromechanical properties and bonding fracture of EICP-reinforced sand analyzed using microindentation test”, Acta Geotechnica, 20: 3543–3561.

[8] M. Huang*, K. Xu, Z. J. Liu, C. S. Xu, M. J. Cui. (2024). “Effect of drying-wetting cycles on pore characteristics and mechanical properties of enzyme-induced carbonate precipitation-reinforced sea sand”, Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 16(1): 291-302.

[9] K. Xu, M. Huang*, M. J. Cui, S. Li. (2024). “Effect of crystal morphology on cementation ability and micromechanical properties of calcium carbonate precipitation induced using crude soybean enzyme”, Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 16(12): 5095-5108.

[10] S. Li, M. Huang*, M. J. Cui, K. Xu. (2023). “Thermal conductivity enhancement of backfill material and soil using enzyme-induced carbonate precipitation (EICP)”, Acta Geotechnica, 18(11): 6143-6158.

[11] K. Xu, M. Huang*, M. J. Cui, S. Li. (2023). “Retarding effect of cementation solution concentration on cementation ability of calcium carbonate crystal induced using crude soybean enzyme”, Acta Geotechnica, 18(22): 6235-6251.

[12] K. Xu, M. Huang*, C. S. Xu, J. J. Zhen, G. X. Jin, H. Gong. (2023). “Assessment of the bio-cementation effect on shale soil using ultrasound measurement”, Soils and Foundations, 63(1): 101249.

[13] S. Li, M. Huang*, M. J. Cui, P. Lin, L. D. Xu, K. Xu. (2023). “Stabilization of cement-soil utilizing microbially induced carbonate precipitation”, Geomechanics and Engineering, 35(1): 95-108.

[14] K. Xu, M. Huang*, J. X. Zhan, M. J. Cui, C. S. Xu. (2023). “Bio-cementation of tailings sand using ultraviolet induced urease-producing bacteria and its biomineralization mechanism”, Environmental Geotechnics, (Online).

[15] K. Xu, M. Huang*, Z. J. Liu, M. J. Cui, S. Li. (2023). “Mechanical properties and disintegration behavior of EICP-reinforced sea sand subjected to drying-wetting cycles”, Biogeotechnics, 1(2): 10019.

[16] S. Li, M. Huang*, M. J. Cui, K. Xu, G. X. Jin. (2023). “Thermal and mechanical properties of bio-cemented quartz sand mixed with steel slag”, Biogeotechnics, 1(3): 100036.

[17] K. Xu, M. Huang*, J. J. Zhen, C. S. Xu, M. J. Cui. (2022). “Field implementation of enzyme-induced carbonate precipitation technology for reinforcing a bedding layer beneath an underground cable duct”, Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 15(4): 1011-1022.

[18] M. Huang*, K. Xu, C. S. Xu, G. X. Jin, S. Guo. (2021). “Micromechanical properties of biocemented shale soils analyzed using nanoindentation test”, ASCE, Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 147(12): 04021157.

[19] G. X. Jin, K. Xu, C. S. Xu, M. Huang*, R. G. A. Qasem, S. Guo, S.Y. Liu. (2021). “Cementation of shale soils by micp technology and its damage characteristics due to freeze-thaw weathering processes”, Journal of Cold Regions Engineering, 34(4): 04020023.

[20] K. Xu, Y. X. Peng, M. Huang*, Z. J. Liu, J. J. Zhen. (2021). “Biocementation effect of high-efficiency urease-producing bacteria mutagenized from indigenous bacteria”, IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (ARMS 11), 2021, 861.

Shield Tunneling and Underground Engineering

[1] M. Huang*, C. Z. Lin, Y. Lu, C. X. Wang, S. X. Yan, G. Y. Cai. (2026). “Simple characterization of compression–adhesion behavior of foam–conditioned soil in EPB shield tunneling”, Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 167, 107056.

[2] Y. Lu, M. Huang*, C. S. Xu, T. Xu. (2025). “Experimental investigation on the interaction mechanism of aqueous foam and unsaturated granite residual soil during conditioning”, Engineering Geology, 108137.

[3] Y. Lu, M. Huang*, C. Z., Zhang, B. N. Wang, L. Q. Peng, W. Wei, (2025). “Optimization of defoaming-flocculation-dewatering indices of earth pressure balance (EPB) shield muck using response surface methodology and desirability approach”, Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 17(2), 1134-1148.

[4] Y. Lu, M. Huang*, W. Yang, C. S. Xu, H. K. Xue. (2025). “Fuzzy Multiattribute Decision-Making Model Based on an Improved DEAHP for Selection of a Shield Auxiliary Construction Method”, ASCE, International Journal of Geomechanics, 25(4), 04025027.

[5] Y. Lu, M. Huang*, J. Shiau, F. W. Lai, L. Q. Peng. (2025). “Effects of flocculants on in–situ recycling potential of waste EPB shield muck with residual foams”, Soils and Foundations, 65, 101625.

[6] J. J. Zhen, F. W. Lai, M. Huang*, J. J. Zheng, J. Shiau, P. Wang, J. H. Zheng. (2025). “An explainable deep learning approach to enhance the prediction of shield tunnel deviation”, Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 18(1),566-579.

[7] J. J. Zhen, M. Huang*, S. Li, K. Xu, Q. H. Zhao. (2025). “Long-term forecasting of shield tunnel position and attitude deviation using the 1DCNN-informer method”, Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal, 63, 101957.

[8] J. J. Zhen, F. W. Lai, J. Shiau, M. Huang*, Y. Lu, J. H. Lin. (2025). “An unsupervised incremental learning model to predict geological conditions for earth pressure balance shield tunneling”, Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 17(11), 6993-7006.

[9] B. N. Wang, M. Huang*, Y. Lu, C. S. Xu, Y. Wang. (2025). “A laboratory study of conditioning clay-rich soils in seawater environments for EPBS tunnel constructions in coastal areas”, Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 158, 106409.

[10] B. N. Wang, M. Huang*, Y. Lu, X. Xie, G. Y. Cai. (2025). “Effects of defoamer components on dynamic defoaming behavior of waste muck from EPB shield tunnelling”, Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 166, 106998.

[11] B. N. Wang, M. Huang*, Y. Lu, X. Xie, J. J. Zheng, S. X. Yan. (2025). “Effect of residual foam and defoamer on flocculation efficiency during in-situ muck recycling for EPBS tunneling”, Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. (Accept).

[12] M. Huang*, S. Jiang, Y. C. Zhang, Y. J. Jiang, X. D., Zhang, C. S. Xu. (2024). “A new stability analysis model for wet-dry sensitive rocks surrounding underground excavations based on disturbed state concept theory”, International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 174: 105653.

[13] M. Huang*, Y. Lu, J. J. Zhen, X. B. Lan, C. S. Xu, W. L. Yu. (2023). “Analysis of face stability at the launch stage of shield or TBM tunnelling using a concrete box in complex urban environments”, Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 135: 105067.

[14] Y. Lu, M. Huang*, F. W. Lai, C. S. Xu, L. Q. Peng, (2024). “Quantitative interrelations of conditioning and recycling indices of high-saturation clay soils for EPB shield tunnelling”, Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 154: 106083.

[15] Y. Lu, M. Huang*, C. Z., Zhang, B. N. Wang, L. Q. Peng, W. Wei, (2024). “Optimization of defoaming-flocculation-dewatering indices of earth pressure balance (EPB) shield muck using response surface methodology and desirability approach”, Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. (In press)

[16] W. F. Qian, M. Huang*, B. N. Wang, C. S. Xu, Y. F. Hu. (2024). “Experimental study of face passive failure features of a shallow shield tunnel in coastal backfill sand”, Frontiers of Structural and Civil Engineering, 18(2): 252-271.

[17] Y. Lu, M. Huang*, Q. Zhou, B.N. Wang, W. Wei, J. Chen, (2024). “On recycling earth pressure balance shield muck with residual foaming agent: defoaming and antifoaming investigations”. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 31(5), 8046-8060.

[18] Y. Lu, M. Huang*, P. W. Huang, C. S. Xu, Y. Wang, Y. F. Hu. (2024). “Soil conditioning for EPB shield tunnelling in coastal silty clay strata: laboratory research and field application”, ASCE, International Journal of Geomechanics, 24(2): 04023289.

[19] Y. Lu, M. Huang*, Q. W. Jiang, Z. J. Chen, C. S. Xu, Y. Wang. (2023). “Excavation-induced groundwater evolution of non-circular tunnels in mountainous region: analytical and numerical investigation”, ASCE, International Journal of Geomechanics, 2023, 23(12): 1.1-1.12.

[20] Y. Lu, M. Huang*, Z. J. Chen, Z. S. Zeng, Y. C. Liu, G. Z. Du. (2023). “Drainage design combining drain holes and pinholes for tunnel boring machine segments subject to high water pressure”, Frontiers of Structural and Civil Engineering, 17(11), 1723-1738.

[21] S. Jiang, M. Huang*, B. N. Wang, K. S. Zhang, Y. Li, Z. G. Liu. (2023). “Numerical study on the effects of wetting-drying cycles on the failure modes of tunnels excavated in gypsiferous strata based on discrete element method”. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, 82(9): 368.

[22] S. Jiang, M. Huang*, Y. J. Jiang, C. S. Xu, B. L. Li. (2021). “NMR-based Investigation on the wet–dry deterioration characteristics of gypsiferous rocks surrounding underground excavations”, Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering. 55(4): 2323-2339.

[23] Y. Lu, M. Huang, J. J. Zheng, Q. Zhou, Y. C. Zhang, S. Q. Wei, M. L. Wang. (2025). “Interfacial Adhesion Behavior of Clay-Sand Binary Mixtures in EPB Shield Tunneling: Laboratory Characterization and Governing Mechanism”, Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology. (Revised)

[24] B. N. Wang, M. Huang*, D. C. Lu, Y. Lu, F. W. Lai, S. Q. Wei. (2025). “Dewatering behavior of shield slurry with residual foaming agent: mechanistic analysis and efficiency enhancement”, Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. (Revised)

[25] W. F. Qian, M. Huang*, C. M. Sun, B. Huang, H. Liu, G.F., Wang. (2021). “Adaptability of earth pressure balance shield tunneling in coastal complex formations: a new evaluation method”, Geomechanics and Engineering, 27(4): 375-390.

[26] S. Jiang, M. Huang*, X. Z. Wu, Z. F. Chen, K.S. Zhang. (2021). “Deterioration behavior of gypsum breccia in surrounding rock under the combined action of cyclic wetting-drying and flow rates”, Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, 80(6): 4985-5001.

[27] M. Huang*, J. W. Zhan, C. S. Xu, S. Jiang. (2020). “A new creep constitutive model for soft rocks and its application in prediction of time-dependent deformation disaster in tunnels”, ASCE, International Journal of Geomechanics, 20(7): 04020096.

[28] M. Huang*, J. W. Zhan. (2019). “Face stability assessment for underwater tunneling across a fault zone”, ASCE, Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, 33(3): 04019034.

[29] W. F. Qian , Y. Lu, M. Huang*, J.W. Zhan. (2021). “Study on the evaluation of adaptability of shield machine type selection in coastal complex stratum”. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (ARMS 11), 2021, 861.

[30] S. Jiang, Y. X. Peng, Y. Lu, M. Huang*. (2021). “NMR-based investigation on deterioration characterization of gypsum breccia in surrounding rock undergoing flow-by wetting-drying cycles”, IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (ARMS 11), 2021, 861.

[31] Y. Lu, M. Huang*, J. Shiau, F. W. Lai, J.J. Xu. (2024). “Vacuum dewatering behavior of foam-conditioned clay soil and its potential for assessing foam-conditioned optimization in EPB shield tunnelling”, Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. (Under review)

[32] J. J. Zhen, M. Huang*, S. Li, K. Xua, Q. H. Zhao. (2024). “Long-term forecasting of shield tunnel position and attitude deviation using the DCNN-Informer method”, Engineering Science and Technology-An International Journal. (Under review)

[33] S. Jiang, M. Huang*, G. Wang, C. S. Xu, J. Xiong. (2024). “Mechanical properties and disturbed state concept-based theoretical model of gypsum rocks with coupled influences of wet-dry cycles and flow rates”, Journal of Central South University. (Under review)

[34] J. J. Zhen, F. W. Lai, J. Shiau, M. Huang*, L. Yao, J. H. Lin. (2024). “An unsupervised incremental learning model to predict geological conditions for EPB shield tunnelling”, Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. (Revised)

[35] J. J. Zhen, F. W. Lai, J. Shiau, M. Huang*, et al. (2024). “An explainable deep learning approach to enhance the shield tunnel deviation prediction”, Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology. (Under review)

[36] J. J. Zhen, F. W. Lai, J. Shiau, M. Huang*, L. Yao, M.F. Huang. (2024). “Long sequence time-series forecasting for shield position deviation: a novel deep transfer learning framework”, Automation in Construction. (Under review)

Other Research Areas

[1] S. Jiang, M. Huang*, G. Wang, C. S. Xu, J. Xiong. (2025). “Static compressive mechanical properties and disturbed state concept-based theoretical model of gypsum rocks with coupled influences of wet-dry cycles and flow rates”, Journal of Central South University, 32(7), 2638-2660.

[2] F. W. Lai, N. Y. Tan, J. Shiau, M. Huang*. (2025). “Probabilistic stability analyses of active shallow trapdoor in spatially random sand”, Probabilistic Engineering Mechanics, 80, 103770.

[3] C. J. Zheng, J. Q. Yang, J. Shiau, M. Huang*. (2025). “Vertical kinematic response of monopiles subjected to vertically propagating seismic P-waves”, Ocean Engineering, 318, 120158.

[4] Y. C. Zhang, M. Huang*, Y. J. Jiang, Y. Qian, S. Jiang, J. L. Cheng. (2025) “Shear contraction mechanism and mechanical behavior of shear-induced rock bridge fractures under constant normal stiffness conditions”, Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, 84(1), 48.

[5] M. Huang*, S. Jiang, Y. C. Zhang, Y. J. Jiang, X. D. Zhang, C. S. Xu. (2024). “A new stability analysis model for wet-dry sensitive rocks surrounding underground excavations based on disturbed state concept theory”, International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 174, 105653.

[6] S. Jiang, M. Huang*, B. N. Wang, K. S. Zhang, Y. Li, Z. G. Lin. (2023). “Numerical study on the effects of wetting–drying cycles on the failure characteristics of tunnels excavated in gypsiferous strata based on discrete element method”, Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, 82(9), 368.

[7] S. Jiang, M. Huang*, X. Z. Wu, Z. F. Chen, K.S. Zhang. (2021). “Deterioration behavior of gypsum breccia in surrounding rock under the combined action of cyclic wetting-drying and flow rates”, Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, 80(6): 4985-5001.

[8] M. Huang*, S. Jiang, C. S. Xu, D. X. Xu. (2020). “A new theoretical settlement model for large step-tapered hollow piles based on disturbed state concept theory”, Computers and Geotechnics, 124: 103626.

[9] Y. C. Zhang, M. Huang*, Y. J. Jiang, Z. Wang. (2023). “Mechanics, damage and energy degradation of rock-concrete interfaces exposed to high temperature during cyclic shear”. Construction and Building Materials, 405: 133229.

[10] S. Jiang, Y. X. Peng, Y. Lu, M. Huang*. (2021). “NMR-based investigation on deterioration characterization of gypsum breccia in surrounding rock undergoing flow-by wetting-drying cycles”, IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (ARMS 11), 2021, 861.

[11] S. Jiang, M. Huang*, A. Deng, D. X. Xu. (2021). “Theoretical solution for long-term settlement of a large step-tapered hollow pile in karst topography”, ASCE, International Journal of Geomechanics, 21(8): 04021148.

[12] S. Jiang, M. Huang*, T. Fang, W. Chen, and X. Shangguan. (2020). “A new large step-tapered hollow pile and its bearing capacity”, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers-Geotechnical Engineering, 173(3): 191-206.

[13] S. Jiang, M. Huang*, A. Deng, D. X. Xu, T. Fang. (2023). “A time-dependent load-transfer model for large step-tapered hollow piles based on the disturbed state concept”, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, 60: 141-148.

[14] T. Fang, M. Huang*, K. Tang. (2020). "Cross-section piles in transparent soil under different dimensional conditions subjected to vertical load: an experimental study." Arabian Journal of Geosciences 13:1133.

[15] T. Fang, M. Huang*. (2019). “Deformation and load-bearing characteristics of step-tapered piles in clay under lateral load”. ASCE, International Journal of Geomechanics, 19(6): 04019-04053.

[16] M. Huang*, X. R. Liu, N. Y. Zhang, et al. (2017). “Calculation of foundation pit deformation caused by deep excavation considering influence of loading and unloading”, Journal of Central South University, 24(9): 2164-2171.