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Dr. Zhong joined the School of Civil and Hydraulic Engineering at Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) as a Professor in June 2025. Prior to joining HUST, he was a Senior Research Scientist in the Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering at the Missouri University of Science and Technology. Dr. Zhong is leading major research projects funded by various agencies such as the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) of Singapore. He is a voting member of American Concrete Institute (ACI) committee 239-0F, a member of the American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE), and serves as a grant evaluator for the NSFC and a reviewer for many reputable journals.
Contact
Email: cerzhong@hust.edu.cn
Research Interest
l Behavior and Damage Mechanisms of Materials Subjected High-velocity/Hypersonic Impact & Blast
l Extraterrestrial Construction Materials
l High/Ultra-high Performance Low Carbon Cementitious Composites
Education
2011.1 – 2015.1 University of Connecticut, Ph.D.
2007.9 – 2010.6 Hohai University, M.S.
2003.9 – 2007.6 Wuhan University，B.S.
Employment
2025.6 – present Huazhong University of Science and Technology，Professor
2024.6 – 2025.5 Missouri University of Science and Technology，Senior Research Scientist
2020.3 – 2024.3 Southeast University，Associate Professor
2018.8 – 2020.1 National University of Singapore，Postdoctoral Fellow
2017.4 – 2018.8 Hong Kong Polytechnic University，Postdoctoral Fellow
2015.4 – 2016.8 University of Connecticut，Postdoctoral Associate
钟锐，博士，教授，湖北孝感人，中共党员。2015年获美国University of Connecticut土木工程专业博士学位。先后在香港理工大学、新加坡国立大学、密苏里科技大学开展研究工作。主持国家自然科学基金面上项目及其它国家级重点项目多项。担任美国混凝土学会（ACI） 239-0F投票委员、美国土木工程师协会（ASCE）会员，发表SCI检索论文近40篇，授权发明专利1项。
联系方式
Email: cerzhong@hust.edu.cn
欢迎乐观向上、对科研感兴趣的同学们报考硕士、博士研究生。
研究兴趣
材料的高速/高超声速冲击、爆炸动力响应与毁伤机理
地外建造材料与方法
高/超高性能低碳水泥基材料
教育背景
2011.1 – 2015.1 University of Connecticut，博士
2007.9 – 2010.6 河海大学，硕士
2003.9 – 2007.6 武汉大学，学士
工作经历
2025.6 – 至今 william威廉中文，教授
2024.6 – 2025.5 密苏里科技大学，Senior Research Scientist
2020.3 – 2024.3 东南大学土木工程学院，副教授
2018.8 – 2020.1 新加坡国立大学土木与环境工程学院，博士后
2017.4 – 2018.8 香港理工大学土木与环境工程学院，博士后
2015.4 – 2016.8 康涅狄格大学土木与环境工程学院，博士后
代表性论文（近五年）
Zhong, R., Pan, M., Wu, H., Cheng, Z, Liu, J., Wang, J., Yao*, Y., Ma, H. Effect of Coarse Aggregate on the Stability and Mechanical Performance of Ultra-high Performance Concrete (UHPC). Composites Part B: Engineering. 2025, 297: 112210. (IF: 12.7, 中科院1区top期刊，JCR Q1)
Zhong, R., Ai, X., Pan, M., Yao, Y., Cheng, Z., Peng, X., Wang, J., Zhou*, W. Durability of Micro-Cracked UHPC Subjected to Coupled Freeze-Thaw and Chloride Salt Attacks. Cement and Concrete Composites 2024, 148: 105471. (IF: 10.8, 中科院1区top期刊，JCR Q1)
Zhong, R., Zhang*, F.L. Engineering High Performance Cementitious Matrix for Improved Projectile Impact Resistance with Silane, Micro Fibrillated Cellulose and Fine Calcined Bauxite Aggregate. Cement and Concrete Composites 2023, 135: 104835. (IF: 10.8, 中科院1区top期刊，JCR Q1)
Zhong，R., Zhang, F., Poh*, L.H., Wang, S., Le, H.T.N, Zhang, M.H. Assessing the Effectiveness of UHPFRC, FRHSC and ECC Against High Velocity Projectile Impact. Cement and Concrete Composites 2021, 120: 104013. (IF: 10.8, 中科院1区top期刊，JCR Q1)
Zhang, F.L., Shedbale, A.S., Zhong, R., Poh*, L.H., Zhang, M.H. Ultra-high Performance Concrete Subjected to High-velocity Projectile Impact: Implementation of K&C Model with Consideration of Failure Surfaces and Dynamic Increase Factors. International Journal of Impact Engineering 2021, 155: 103907. (IF: 5.1, 中科院1区，JCR Q1)
