Professor, School of Civil Engineering, Zhengzhou University, China
Zheng Juanrong is a distinguished Professor at the School of Civil Engineering at Zhengzhou University with expertise in building materials, particularly focusing on green cement-based materials. She earned her PhD in Building Materials from the China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing Campus, and has made significant contributions to structural engineering. With extensive academic and professional experience, Zheng has been at the forefront of advancing eco-friendly and sustainable construction materials. She is an active member of the Board of Directors for multiple professional organizations, including the China Higher Education Inorganic Materials Discipline Building Materials Society.
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Education
Zheng Juanrong completed her undergraduate studies in Mining at China University of Mining and Technology and continued her academic journey to obtain a PhD in Building Materials in 2001. During her doctoral research, she delved into material science, with a particular focus on cement and building materials, which formed the foundation of her career in research and teaching. She later expanded her academic exposure through postdoctoral research at Tsinghua University’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering from 2001 to 2003.
Experience
Zheng’s professional career spans both academia and industry. After completing her postdoctoral research, she worked at Beijing Blueprint Construction Co., Ltd., gaining hands-on industry experience. In 2004, she began her tenure at Zhengzhou University, where she currently teaches and conducts research. As a Professor, Zheng has supervised numerous master’s and doctoral students, shaping future leaders in civil engineering. Her research focuses on innovative and sustainable construction materials, aiming to reduce environmental impacts and improve the performance of materials used in construction.
Research Interests
Zheng Juanrong’s primary research interests lie in green cement-based building materials and their applications in structural engineering. She has explored the durability, performance, and environmental benefits of alternative binders and cementitious materials. Her projects investigate the use of mine tailings, fly ash, and other industrial by-products in cement production, focusing on enhancing the sustainability of construction materials. Notable projects include her work on cemented paste backfill from sulphide-rich mine tailings and the development of high-performance construction materials like plaster mortars and subway concrete segments.
Award
Zheng Juanrong has been recognized for her academic excellence and contributions to civil engineering. In 2012, she received the Outstanding Instructor Award at the “Subote” Cup Second National College Student Concrete Material Design Competition. Additionally, she earned the first prize for her research on inverted roof composite insulation boards and their production technologies from the Henan Provincial Department of Science and Technology in 2012. Her innovative work continues to receive acclaim within both academic and industrial communities.
Publication Top Note
“Factors affecting the durability of building plaster mortar and improvement measures,” Concrete, 2013.
“Experimental study on the effect of limestone powder on the performance of self-leveling cement-based floor mortar,” Concrete, 2013.
“Effect of retarder on setting time of high-speed rail rapid grouting materials,” New Building Materials, 2013.
“Mix design and performance study of high performance subway concrete segments,” Concrete and Cement Products, 2013.
“Experimental study on the preparation of C50 pumpable concrete using mine tailings and waste rock,” Concrete, 2013.
“Study on the performance of bonding mortar in external wall insulation system of polymer powder modified XPS board,” Journal of Zhengzhou University (Engineering Edition), 2012.
“Discussion on the mechanism of alkali-activated cementitious materials against sulfate attack,” Journal of Zhengzhou University (Engineering Edition), 2012.