BIOGRAPHY

Zhanzhao Li received his Ph.D. (2024) and B.Eng. (2019) in Civil Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University and Harbin Institute of Technology, respectively. His research interests lie at the intersection of civil engineering, materials science, and data science.

As a Rice Academy Fellow, Zhanzhao will be working with Prof. Kai Gong in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He aims to develop advanced data-driven approaches to decode the complex behavior of concrete—the most used infrastructure material worldwide—and to accelerate the discovery of sustainable, low-carbon alternatives toward deep decarbonization of the construction industry.

Outside of work, Zhanzhao is a sports enthusiast and enjoys exploring various genres of music.