Biography

Dr Yong Fu obtained his PhD degree in the National University of Singapore in 2018, and worked as a research fellow during 2018 and 2020 before he joined the Department of Ocean Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China, as an Assistant Professor. His research interest and expertise include offshore geotechnical engineering (i.e., torpedo anchors, suction anchors, spudcans and pipelines), underground space technology (i.e., development of horizontal DCM equipment), physical experiments (i.e., laboratory, centrifuge, and field experiments), large deformation finite element modelling (i.e., CEL and RITSS methods). In recent years, Dr Fu has published more than fifty high-quality international journal papers in world-renowned journals in geotechnical or ocean engineering such as Geotechnique, Canadian Geotechnical Journal, Ocean Engineering. In addition, he has been authorized/applied for more than thirty Chinese and PCT patents and one software copyright.

Educational Background

2013 – 2018, National University of Singapore, Doctor of Philosophy (Geotechnical Engineering) 

2010 – 2013, Tongji University, Master of Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering) 

2006 – 2010, Shanghai University, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering)

Work Experience

2026.06 – present, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Department of Ocean Science and Engineering, Associate Professor

2020.05 – 2026.05, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Department of Ocean Science and Engineering, Assistant Professor

2018.02 – 2020.05, National University of Singapore, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Research Fellow 

2017.07 – 2018.01, National University of Singapore, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Research Engineer

Honors and Awards

- 2025, Advanced Individual Award for Enrollment Work of SUSTech

- 2025, Second Prize for Undergraduate Teaching Achievement of SUSTech

- 2024, First Prize for Outstanding Contribution to Undergraduate Teaching, SUSTech

- 2023, Second Prize of the 7th Teaching Competition for Young Teachers of SUSTech

- 2022, Excellent Residential College Mentor Awad of SUSTech

- 2021, Outstanding Volunteer for Excellent Service of the 10th Anniversary of SUSTech

- 2020, Shenzhen Overseas High-Level Talent

- 2013 – 2017, NUS Research Scholarship

- 2010 – 2013, First-Class Academic Scholarship of Tongji University

- 2006 – 2010, Outstanding Graduation Thesis of Shanghai University, Special Grade Scholarship of Shanghai University (top-level award, twice), Guanghua Scholarship of Shanghai University, First Prize Scholarship of Shanghai University, Excellence Award of the 2nd and 3rd Structural Design Competitions of Shanghai University, Outstanding Volunteer of Shanghai “Intelligence Assistance for Disabilities” Program

Projects

1. Project Title: Effects of fin configuration on the installation and bearing performance of torpedo anchors. 2021 – 2023. Name of grantor: National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC). 

2. Project Title: Carbon fiber composite mooring cables for major offshore structures and key application technologies. 2023 – 2026. Name of grantor: Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China (MOST). 

3. Project Title: Multi-scale failure mechanism and design methodology for shared suction anchors under wave-current-chain coupling effects. 2026 – 2028. Name of grantor: Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province of China. 

4. Project Title: Failure mechanism and design methodology of anchoring foundations for ocean farms in typhoon-prone seas. 2024 – 2026. Name of grantor: Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province of China. 

5. Project Title: Design and optimization of mooring systems for deep-sea marine farms. 2022 – 2024. Name of grantor: Department of Education of Guangdong Province of China. 

6. Project Title: Application of GWO-ML-RITSS LDFE method to the pile-running analysis of large-diameter, extra-long steel pipe piles in offshore wind power. 2024 – 2027. Name of grantor: Science and Technology Innovation Commission of Shenzhen of China. 

7. Project Title: Theoretical research on key technologies for the efficient and safe exploitation of natural gas hydrates in the South China Sea. 2024 – 2027. Name of grantor: Science and Technology Innovation Commission of Shenzhen of China.

8. Project Title: Scouring and trenching effects on the performance of shared suction anchor. 2025 – 2028. Name of grantor: National Key Laboratory of Intelligent Construction and Operation & Maintenance of Water Conservancy Engineering. 

9. Project Title: Analysis and control of shield tunneling effects on adjacent structures under stochastic karst conditions. 2025 – 2027. Name of grantor: National Key Laboratory of Intelligent Construction and Healthy Operation & Maintenance for Deep Underground Engineering. 

10. Project Title: MLP-LDFE-based assessment of shield tunneling effects on the surrounding environment. 2023 – 2025. Name of grantor: Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Smart Urban Infrastructure. 

11. Project Title: Key technologies for construction impact analysis and intelligent early warning in shield tunneling through complex karst geology: a case study in the greater bay area. 2022 – 2023. Name of grantor: Guangzhou Metro Group Co., Ltd. 

12. Project Title: Technology for cement-treatment of ground in areas obstructed by obstacles. 2017 – 2020. Name of grantor: Land & Liveability National Innovation Challenge (L2NIC) of Singapore. 

13. Project Title: Application of large-scale 3D stochastic finite element analysis to marine foundation treatment. 2016 – 2017. Name of grantor: Department of Science and Technology of Hainan Province of China. 

14. Project Title: Deepwater dynamically installed anchors. 2013 – 2017. Name of grantor: MPA (CORE OTRP), Singapore Maritime Institute. 

Publications

 (*corresponding author, #supervised)

BOOK CHAPTERS

1. Fu, Y., Ding, K.# & Han, C. (2025). Experimental database and data-driven design method of dynamically installed anchors (DIAs). Book: Tang C. & Phoon K.K. (eds.), Databases for Data-Centric Geotechnics. Page: 482-496. Publisher: CRC Press.

2. Lee, F. H., Fu, Y., Li, Y., Yi, J. & Zhang, X. (2020). Lattice leg-soil interaction effects in deeply embedded spudcan foundations. Book: Haldar S. et al. (eds.), Advances in Offshore Geotechnics, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering. Page: 81-100. Publisher: Springer Nature Singapore.

SCI JOURNAL PAPERS

1. Zhang, B.#, Fu, Y.* & Huang, J.# (2026). Marine biofouling as a hydrodynamic risk to moored structures: Quantifying impacts and distribution patterns across European Seas. Ocean Engineering, accept. (IF5.5, Q1)

2. Su, Z.#, Fu, Y.*, Huang, J.# & Li, D.# (2026). Geotechnical risk in offshore wind: a critical review of pile running during monopile installation. Journal of Ocean Engineering and Science, accept. (IF11.8, Q1)

3. Ding, K.#, Fu, Y.* & Fang, D. (2026). A robust constrained-weight physics-informed neural network for forward and inverse analyses of mechanics. Computer Physics Communications, 325, 110206. (IF3.4, Q1)

4. Su, Z.#, Fu, Y.* & Ji, Y. (2026). Reliability analysis of pile running for offshore large-diameter monopiles considering soil spatial variability. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 63, 1-23. (IF3.6, Q2)

5. Zhang, M.#, Fu, Y.*, Zhang, B.# & Yin, Z. (2026). Comparative analysis and selection considerations of anchorage foundations for offshore floating structures. International Journal of Offshore and Polar Engineering, accept. (IF0.6, Q4)

6. Sang, Z., Yao, K., Zheng, A., Singh, M.J., Fu, Y. & Yi, J. (2026). Directional response and load-bearing behavior of inclined torpedo anchors under spatial loading. Computers and Geotechnics, 190, 107689. (IF6.2, Q1)

7. Ran, J., Sheng, L., Liu, F., Fu, Y., Yi, J., Han, X. & Tian, Y. (2026). Time-variant reliability analysis of unsaturated slopes using interpretable machine learning under soil parameter and drawdown rate uncertainties. Transportation Infrastructure Geotechnology, 13(3), 41. (IF2.3, Q2)

8. Zhang, B.# & Fu, Y.* (2025). A novel dynamic-modeling framework for assessing the hydrodynamic installation of dynamically installed anchors under combined ocean current and mooring line effects. Physics of Fluids, 37, 125128. (IF4.3, Q1)

9. Pathak, B.#, Yin, Z., Fu, Y.* & Luo, Z.# (2025). Evolution of surface roughness and particle breakage with interface shear behaviour of sand-epoxied GFRP against sand under elevated normal stress. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 62, 1-28. (IF3.6, Q2)

10.Pathak, B.#, Yin, Z., Fu, Y.* & Luo, Z.# (2025). Impact of sand coating on the shear behavior of sand-GFRP interface: An experimental investigation. Acta Geotechnica, 1-29. (IF5.7, Q1)

11.Pathak, B.#, Yin, Z., Wang, P. & Fu, Y.* (2025). DEM investigation of the impact of sand-epoxy coating on the shear behaviour of sand-GFRP interface. Computers and Geotechnics, 188, 107513. (IF6.2, Q1)

12.Su, Z.#, Fu, Y.*, Sun, M., Ding, K.# & Zhao, Y.# (2025). Random finite element analysis on ground subsidence caused by tunnel excavation in karst regions with spatial variable soil. Deep Underground Science and Engineering, 1-18. DOI: 10.1002/dug2.70039 (IF5, Q1)

13.Zhang, B.#, Fu, Y.*, Wang, H.# & Wang, X. (2025). A novel wave-moored porous structure interaction framework for assessment of hydrodynamic behavior of aquaculture platforms. Ocean Engineering, 330, 121238. (IF5.5, Q1)

14.Zhang, M.#, Yin, Z. & Fu, Y.* (2025). A macroelement model for predicting load-displacement reponses of suction anchors under combined horizontal-vertical-torsional loading in clay. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 62, 1-20. (IF3.6, Q2)

15.Zhang, M.#, Yin, Z. & Fu, Y.* (2025). Pull-out capacity and failure mechanism of suction anchors in clay considering trench configuration and local scour effects. Engineering Geology, 347, 107942. (IF8.4, Q1)

16.Li, Y., Yi, J., Fu, Y., Zeeshan, K. & Yuan, Y. (2025). A novel leg design for reducing consolidation settlement of deeply embedded spudcan foundations in clayey seabed soils. Applied Ocean Research, 154, 104335. (IF4.4, Q1)

17.Liu, J., Liang, X., Xue, Y., Li, S., Fu, Y.*, Liang, X. & Su, S. (2024). Numerical investigation on the moisture, temperature, and pressure-dependent gas desorption and transport in shale matrix subjected to microwave irradiation. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 159, Part B, 108146. (IF6.4, Q1)

18.Luo, Z.#, Airey, D. & Fu, Y. (2024). A constitutive model for cemented granular materials capturing bond degradation. Computers and Geotechnics, 176, 106716. (IF6.2, Q1)

19.Ding, K.# & Fu, Y.* (2024). A GWO-ML-based large deformation finite element variable mapping method: An example of RITSS large deformation finite element simulation. Computers and Geotechnics, 175, 106693. (IF6.2, Q1)

20.Shao, X.#, Jiang, C., Fu, Y. & Cao, R. (2024). A modified failure wedge model for modeling soil-pile interaction of laterally loaded piles in sand considering slope effect. International Journal of Geomechanics, 24(10), 04024230. (IF3.3, Q2)

21.Luo, Z.#, Li, Z., Fu, Y.* & Airey, D. (2024). Insight into the formation of marine clay structure and its effect on the correlation of index properties with engineering properties. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, 83, 301. (IF4.2, Q2)

22.Shao, X.#, Fu, Y. & Jiang, C. (2024). Lateral soil-pile interaction of large-diameter rigid monopiles supporting OWTs in clay: Insights and an enhanced theoretical model. Applied Ocean Research, 150, 104093. (IF4.4, Q1)

23.Shao, X.#, Jiang, C., Fu, Y., Yao, J. & Pang, L. (2024). Failure envelope for offshore rigid piles under combined horizontal-moment loading in clay with linearly increasing undrained shear strength. Ocean Engineering, 307, 118168. (IF5.5, Q1)

24.Zhang, B.# & Fu, Y.* (2024). An innovative booster-assisted dynamically installed fish anchor and its installation characteristics considering the action of ocean currents. Physics of Fluids, 36, 055137. (IF4.3, Q1)

25.Fu, Y., Ding, K.# & Han, C. (2024). Experimental data-centric prediction of penetration depth and holding capacity of dynamically installed anchors using machine learning. Computers and Geotechnics, 170, 106249. (IF6.2, Q1)

26.Liu, J., Xue, Y., Wang, H., Li, S., Fu, Y.* & Yao, K. (2024). Triple-phase-field modeling and simulation for mixed-mode fracture of bedded shale. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 300, 109993. (IF5.3, Q1)

27.Fu, Y., Xu, J.#, Luo, Z.# & Yang, H. (2024). Laboratory study and modelling of strength evolution of dredged soil stabilization using alkali-activated ground granulated blast-furnace slag. International Journal of Geomechanics, 24(4): 04024034. (IF3.3, Q2)

28.Zhang, B.#, Fu, Y.* & Wang, Q. (2024). Installation performance of torpedo anchor at different installation heights under the action of currents: the example of T98 torpedo anchor. Ocean Engineering, 293, 116626. (IF5.5, Q1)

29.Chen, Y.#, Fu, Y.*, Zhang, M.#, Yin, Z. & Cheng, J. (2024). Bending moment capacity and failure mechanism of caisson foundations under monotonic and cyclic loading in clay. Marine Structures, 93, 103520. (IF5.1, Q1)

30.Cheng, B.#, Hu, Y., Yao, K., Fu, Y. & Liu, Y. (2023). Probabilistic investigations on the elastic stiffness coefficients for suction caisson considering spatially varying soils. Ocean Engineering, 289, 116273. (IF5.5, Q1)

31.Zhang, B.# & Fu, Y.* (2023). Numerical investigations of hydrodynamic performance of dynamically installed anchors subjected to current considering anchor geometric effects. Ocean Engineering, 285, 115303. (IF5.5, Q1)

32.Zhang, M.#, Yin, Z. & Fu, Y.* (2023). Numerical investigation of pull-out capacity and failure mechanism of suction anchors with mooring line in sand. Ocean Engineering, 280, 114837. (IF5.5, Q1)

33.Zhang, B.#, Fu, Y.*, Zhang, M.# & Liu, J.# (2023). Numerical investigations into the influence of geometric configurations on hydrodynamic characteristics of torpedo anchors. Marine Structures, 90, 103445. (IF5.1, Q1)

34.Zhang, M.#, Yin, Z. Y. & Fu, Y.* (2023). Numerical investigation on the pull-out capacity of suction anchors in sand considering torsional and mooring line effects. Computers and Geotechnics, 160, 105524. (IF6.2, Q1)

35.Liu, J., Xue, Y., Fu, Y., Yao, K. & Liu, J. (2023). Numerical investigation on microwave-thermal recovery of shale gas based on a fully coupled electromagnetic, heat transfer, and multiphase flow model. Energy, 263, 126090. (IF9.4, Q1)

36.Chen, X.#, Fu, Y.* & Liu, Y. (2022). Random finite element analysis on uplift bearing capacity and failure mechanisms of square plate anchors in spatially variable clay. Engineering Geology, 304, 106677. (IF8.4, Q1)

37.Fu, Y. & Liu, Y. (2021). Experimental and theoretical investigations on the fin configuration effects of dynamically installed anchors in clay. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 58 (10), 1527-1542. (IF3.6, Q2)

38.Yu, J., Leung, C. F., Huang, M. & Fu, Y. (2021). Centrifuge and theoretical study on tunnel-raft interaction in clay. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 115, 104038. (IF7.4, Q1)

39.Fu, Y., Hu, J. & Wu, Y.# (2021). Finite element study on temperature field of subway connection aisle construction via artificial ground freezing method. Cold Regions Science and Technology, 189, 103327. (IF3.8, Q1)

40.Li, B., Fu, Y., Hong, Y. & Cao, Z. (2021). Deterministic and probabilistic analysis of tunnel face stability using support vector machine. Geomechanics and Engineering, 25(1), 17-30. (IF2.4, Q2)

41.Fu, Y., Hu, J., Liu, J., Hu, S., Yuan, Y. & Zeng, H. (2020). Finite element analysis of natural thawing heat transfer of artificial frozen soil in shield-driven tunnelling. Advances in Civil Engineering, 2769064. (IF1.6, Q3)

42.Liu, J., Liang, X., Xue, Y., Yao, K. & Fu, Y. (2020). Numerical evaluation on multiphase flow and heat transfer during thermal stimulation enhanced shale gas recovery. Applied Thermal Engineering, 115554. (IF6.6, Q1)

43.Liu, J., Liang, X., Xue, Y., Fu, Y., Yao, K. & Dou, F. (2020). Investigation on crack initiation and propagation in hydraulic fracturing of bedded shale by hybrid phase-field modeling. Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, 102651. (IF5.6, Q1)

44.Yi, J., Fu, Y.*, Liu, C., Zhang, Y., Li, Y. & Zhang, X. (2020). Pull-out capacity of an inclined embedded torpedo anchor subjected to combined vertical and horizontal loading. Computers and Geotechnics, 121, 103478. (IF6.2, Q1)

45.Wang, W., Fu, Y.*, Zhang, C. & Li, N. (2020). Mathematical models for stress-strain behaviour of nano magnesia-cement-reinforced seashore soft soil. Mathematics, 8(3), 456. (IF2.2, Q1)

46.Pan, Y. & Fu, Y.* (2020). Effect of random geometric imperfections on the water-tightness of diaphragm wall. Journal of Hydrology, 580, 124252. (IF6.3, Q1)

47.Mao, J., Guo, J., Fu, Y.*, Zhang, W. & Ding, Y. (2020). Effects of rapid water-level fluctuations on the stability of an unsaturated reservoir bank slope. Advances in Civil Engineering, 2360947. (IF1.6, Q3)

48.Fu, Y., Li, Y., Liu, Y., Lee, F. H., Zhang, X. & Gu, H. (2019). An effective stress theoretical model for shear resistance and adhesion factor of dynamically installed anchors. Géotechnique, 69(11), 1004-1018. (IF5.2, Q1)

49.Fu, Y., Yi, J., Li, Y. & Li, B. (2019). A semi-theoretical method for holding capacity of dynamically installed anchors under inclined loading. Computers and Geotechnics, 115, 103171. (IF6.2, Q1)

50.Fu, Y., Liu, Y. & Yu, J. (2019). Effects of reconsolidation time on the holding capacity of deepwater dynamically installed anchors. Canadian Geotechnical Journal. 56 (12): 1876-1888. (IF3.6, Q2)

51.Jia, L., Guo, J., Zhou, Z., Fu, Y. & Yao, K. (2019). Experimental investigation on strength development of lime stabilized loess. RSC Advances, 9, 19680-19689. (IF4.6, Q2)

52.Jia, L., Guo, J., Jiang, Y., Fu, Y., Zhou, Z., Lim, S. M. & Zhao, X. (2019). Experimental investigation on shear strength parameters of lime stabilized loess. Sustainability, 11(19), 5397. (IF3.3, Q2)

53.Yi, J., Li, Y., Bai, S., Fu, Y., Lee, F. H. & Zhang, X. (2018). A simple effective stress approach for modeling rate-dependent strength of soft clay. Journal of Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, 140(4), 044501. (IF2.1, Q2)

54.Fu, Y., Zhang, X., Li, Y., Gu, H., Sun, J., Liu, Y. & Lee, F. H. (2017). Holding capacity of dynamically installed anchors in normally consolidated clay under inclined loading. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 54(9), 1257-1271. (IF3.6, Q2)

55.Liu, X., Fu, Y.*, Yeo, C. H., Li, Y., Lee, F. H., Gu, H. & Sun, J. (2016). Technique for modeling installation and pullout of DIAs on a beam centrifuge. Geotechnical Testing Journal, 39(6), 1-10. (IF1.2, Q4)

CHINESE JOURNAL PAPERS

56. Xu, J.#, Fu, Y.* & Chen, Y. (2022). Experimental study of compressibility characteristic of CaO-GGBS stabilized soil. Journal of Ground Improvement, 4(S01), 14-21.

57.Fu, Y., Zhang, Q. & Gao, G. (2013). Analysis of soil settlement calculation methods around deep foundation. Chinese Journal of Underground Space and Engineering, 9(S2), 1966-1969.

58. Fu, Y., Zhang, Q. & Gao, G. (2012). Application of FLAC3D in circular deep foundation excavation. Soil Engineering and Foundation, 26(5), 28-31.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PAPERS

59. Su, Z.#, Fu, Y.*, & Zhang, M.# (2025). Pile-running of large-diameter pipe piles in spatially variable clay. Proceedings of the 17th International Conference of the International Association for Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics (IACMAG 2025). Hong Kong, China, December 18-21, 2025.

60. Ding, K.#, Fu, Y.*, & Zhang, M.# (2025). Transfer learning enhanced composite physics-informed neural network: application to offshore geotechnical experiments. Proceedings of the 44th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering (OMAE 2025). Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, June 22-27, 2025.

61. Zhang, M.#, Fu, Y.*, & Yin, Z. (2025). Pull-out performance of finned suction anchors in sand considering torsional effect. Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Frontiers in Offshore Geotechnics (ISFOG 2025). Nantes, France, June 9-13, 2025.

62. Zhang, M.#, Fu, Y.*, & Yin, Z. (2025). Comparative analysis and selection considerations of anchorage foundations for offshore floating structures. Proceedings of the 35th International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference (ISOPE 2025). Seoul, Korea, June 1-6, 2025.

63. Zhang, M.#, Yin, Z. & Fu, Y. (2024). Pull-out capacity of finned suction anchors in sand considering torsional effect. Proceedings of the 4th Fourth World Conference on Floating Solutions (WCFS 2024). Hong Kong, China, December 2-4, 2024.

64. Zhang, M.#, Fu, Y.* & Yin, Z. (2024). Pull-out capacity of suction anchors considering trench effect: A numerical study. Proceedings of the 43rd International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering (OMAE 2024). Singapore, Singapore, June 9-14, 2024.

65. Zhang, B.#, Fu, Y.*, Zhang, M. & Wang, H. (2024). Hydrodynamic and bearing behaviors of two typical deepwater dynamically installed anchors: torpedo anchor and fish anchor. In IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (Vol. 1332, No. 1, p. 012022). IOP Publishing. GeoShanghai 2024, Shanghai, China, May 26-29, 2024.

66. Zhang, M.#, Yin, Z. & Fu, Y. (2022). Numerical investigation of inclined pull-out capacity of suction anchors in sand. Proceedings of the 25th Annual Conference of HKSTAM 2022 The 17th Jiangsu–Hong Kong Forum on Mechanics and Its Application (p. 22), Hong Kong, China, April 23, 2022.

67. Li, B., Fu, Y., Hong, Y. & Cao, Z. (2020). Deterministic and probabilistic analysis of tunnel face stability using support vector machine. The 2020 World Congress on Advances in Civil, Environmental, & Materials Research (ACEM20), GECE, Seoul, Korea, August 25-28, 2020.

68. Fu, Y., Huang, L.#, Li, S. & Lee, F. H. (2019). Some possible trajectory planning methodologies for an articulated deep soil mixing equipment with limited degrees-of-freedom. IEEE Symposium on Computational Intelligence for Engineering Solutions 2019, Xiamen, China, December 6-9, 2019.

69. Lee, F. H., Fu, Y., Li, Y., Yi, J. & Zhang, X. (2019). Lattice leg-soil interaction effects in deeply embedded spudcan foundations. First Indian Symposium on Offshore Geotechnics (ISOG 2019), Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar, December 5-6, 2019.

70. Zhang, X., Fu, Y., Li, Y., Yi, J., Lee, F. H., Chen, X. & Wang, S. (2019). Design and installation of dynamically installed piles for deepwater mooring. Proceedings of the 24th Offshore Symposium. Texas Section of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Houston, Texas, February 20, 2019.

71. Fu, Y. & Lee, F. H. (2016). Centrifuge model test study on deepwater dynamically installed anchors. Proceedings of the 29th KKHTCNN symposium on Civil Engineering, Hong Kong, China, December 3-5, 2016.

PATENTS

1.Fu, Y. & Huang, J.# Offshore pile foundation bundled anti-scouring device and its application method. Chinese Invention Patent, ZL202610112487.5

2.Fu, Y., Huang, J.# & Cai, M.# Nested marine ranching system applied to offshore monopile foundation. Chinese Invention Patent, ZL202610125756.1

3.Fu, Y. & Li, D.# Anti-scouring devices and installation methods. Chinese Invention Patent, ZL202610112484.1

4.Fu, Y. & Wang, S.# Lattice-type girders for offshore jack-up platforms and their installation methods. Chinese Invention Patent, ZL202310253231.2

5.Fu, Y., Zhang, B.# & Zhang, A.# A deep-sea torpedo anchor construction device. Chinese Invention Patent, ZL202310258594.5

6.Fu, Y., Zhang, A.# & Wang, H.# A torpedo anchor ejection device. Chinese Invention Patent, ZL202310155312.9

7.Fu, Y., Zhang, A.# & Wang, H.# An experimental device for simulating multi-directional and multi-angle installation and cyclic pull-out loading of torpedo anchors. Chinese Invention Patent, ZL202310130373.X

8.Fu, Y., Wang, S.# & Lin, Z.# A photovoltaic floating platform with adjustable center of gravity. Chinese Invention Patent, ZL202310153364.2

9.Fu, Y. & Wang, S.# A reel chain-type full-depth seawater sampling device. Chinese Invention Patent, ZL202310190380.9

10.Fu, Y., Wang, S.# & Wang, H.# A marine ranching system applied to offshore monopile foundations. Chinese Invention Patent, ZL202310209992.8

11.Fu, Y., Wang, S.# & Wang, H.# Self-rotating marine ranch. Chinese Invention Patent, ZL202310306748.3

12.Fu, Y., Wang, S.# & Wang, H.# A layered marine ranching cage. Chinese Invention Patent, ZL202310244613.9

13.Fu, Y., Wang, S.# & Wang, H.# A foldable marine ranching cage. Chinese Invention Patent, ZL202310188640.9

14.Fu, Y., Wang, S.# & Luo, Z.# A wind turbine-shaped marine ranch cage. Chinese Invention Patent, ZL202310304553.5

15.Fu, Y., Wang, S.# & Luo, Z.# Follow-up folding marine ranch. Chinese Invention Patent, ZL202310301991.6

16. Fu, Y., Wang, S.# & Li, D.# Marine ranch cage assemblies. Chinese Invention Patent, ZL202310593402.6

17.Fu, Y., Wang, S.#, Zhang, M.# & Feng, W. Prefabricated marine ranch cages applied to multiple water areas and scenarios. Chinese Invention Patent, ZL202310742905.5

18.Fu, Y. & Wang, S.# Plate anchor assemblies, shared plate anchor device and their installation methods. Chinese Invention Patent, ZL202310454226.8

19.Fu, Y., Wang, S.# & Zhao, Y.# Shared torpedo anchor and its installation method. Chinese Invention Patent, ZL202310472242.X

20. Wang, Y., Zhang, C., Chen, Y., Hou, S., Feng, W. & Fu, Y. A marine renewable energy-driven carbon storage system. Chinese Invention Patent, ZL202211069663.X

21. Hu, J., Pan, Y., Yao, K., Fu, Y., Wang, Z., Qin, C. & Jia, L. A freezing reinforcement structure for the bottom of foundation pits and its construction method. Chinese Invention Patent, ZL201910396836.0

22.Fu, Y., Wang, S.# & Luo, Z.# A self-balancing floating body structure and floating foundations. Chinese Utility Model Patent, ZL202320222200.6

23.Fu, Y., Wang, S.# & Lin, Z.# An attached full-depth seawater sampling system. Chinese Utility Model Patent, ZL202320302670.3

24.Fu, Y., Wang, H.# & Zhang, A.# An experimental device for simulating suction-driven penetration plate anchor installation and cyclic pull-out loading. Chinese Utility Model Patent, ZL202320420785.2

25.Fu, Y., Wang, S.# & Lin, Z.# Recyclable helical anchor. Chinese Utility Model Patent, ZL202320221335.0

26.Fu, Y., Zhang, B.# & Luo, Z.# Modular torpedo anchor. Chinese Utility Model Patent, ZL202320222197.8

27. Hu, J., Pan, Y., Yao, K., Fu, Y., Wang, Z., Qin, C. & Jia, L. A freezing reinforcement structure for the bottom of foundation pits. Chinese Utility Model Patent, ZL201920681618.7

28. Lee, F. H., Goh, S. H., Zhang, Z., Chen, Q., Fu, Y., Tay, L. H. & Mitra, E. Drill equipment, PCT/SG2022/050487 

29. Lee, F. H., Goh, S. H., Zhang, Z., Chen, Q., Fu, Y. & Mitra, E. Drill equipment, PCT/SG2022/050488

30.Fu, Y. & Li, D.# Intelligent marking and grade visualization analysis software for university teachers. Chinese Software Copyright, 2023SR1157513

Academic and social participation

JOURNAL BOARD

- Editorial Board (Young) Member, Scientific Reports (Q1), Deep Underground Science and Engineering (Q1), Rock Mechanics Bulletin (Q1), Resources Environment and Sustainability (Q1), Biogeotechnics, Sustainable Structures, Ocean, Journal of Geomechanics and Measurements, Journal of Applied Oceanography, Bulletin of Geological Science and Technology, Western China Quality Education

- Topic Editor, Special Issue “Frontiers in Built Environment Geotechnical Engineering”, Frontiers in Microbiology Microbiotechnology, 2024 - 2025

- Guest Editor-in-Chief, Special Column “Engineering Geology and Geological Hazards”, Bulletin of Geological Science and Technology

- Guest Editor, Special Issues “Marine Geotechnical Engineering and Marine Civil Engineering Construction” and “Marine Geotechnical Engineering and Marine Civil Engineering Construction (Volume II)”, Sustainability, 2022 - 2023

- Review Editor, Editorial Board of Geotechnical Engineering, Frontiers in Built Environment, 2021

ACADEMIC COMMITTEE

- Youth Committee Member, Guangdong Society of Rock Mechanics and Engineering

- Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Chinese Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Chinese Society for Rock Mechanics and Engineering

- Mentor, Shuli College of SUSTech

- Academic Committee Member, The Affiliated High School of SUSTech

- Undergraduate Teaching Committee Member, Department of Ocean Science and Engineering, SUSTech

- Guest Speaker, Integrated Project Curriculum, The Second Experimental School of SUSTech Education Group, 2024–2025

- Instructor, PBL Science and Technology Innovation Camp, ZhiRen College & Department of Ocean Science and Engineering, SUSTech, 2020