1. 结构脆弱岩土体灾变机理与智能监测预警

面向气候变化及工程扰动背景下滑坡、边坡失稳、采动损伤及地下工程灾害等重大工程地质问题，研究结构缺陷岩土体在多场耦合作用下的损伤演化、裂隙扩展与失稳机制，建立灾害孕育—演化—失稳全过程监测预警理论与方法。主要研究内容包括但不限于（1）裂隙岩土体多尺度结构演化与灾变机制，（2）工程扰动与环境循环作用下岩土体损伤累积规律，（3）地质灾害智能监测、风险评估与预警技术，（4）数字孪生与人工智能驱动的灾害预测模型构建。

2. 生物基材料绿色加固与界面调控

面向传统岩土加固材料高碳排放与环境负荷问题，发展绿色生物基材料技术，研究其对颗粒界面结构、孔隙网络及水力—力学性能的调控机制，构建环境友好型岩土工程加固与修复技术体系。主要研究内容包括但不限于（1）生物基材料诱导颗粒胶结与界面重构机制；（2）生物基材料调控土体水热传输机制，（3）气候扰动下长期耐久性演化，（4）生物基材料多尺度结构—性能映射机制

3. 固体废弃物资源化利用与环境稳定性

围绕固体废弃物减量化、资源化与无害化利用需求，研究焚烧底灰、飞灰、矿山固废及混合废弃物等材料的工程性能、环境行为与长期稳定性，构建资源循环利用与环境风险协同控制技术体系。主要研究内容包括但不限于（1）固废材料资源化利用与性能提升技术，（2）重金属迁移转化与环境风险控制机制，（3）生物基材料稳定/固化技术及作用机理，（4）固废工程应用全生命周期环境评价

1. 南京大学，科研启动配套项目，环境工程地质， 2026-05至2029-04，200万，主持

2. 新加坡环境署，Environmental Standards and Engineering Behaviours of Reused Incineration Ashes from Municipal Solid Waste and Sewage Sludge，2025.03-2027.09，3200万元，参与

3. 新加坡环境署，“Breaking The Ground” In Semakau Landfill: Technological Solutions For Site Investigation and Material Reuse，2021.09-2024.09，3160万元，参与

4. 欧盟H2020，Towards geohazards resilient infrastructure under changing climates-HERCULES，2018.03-2023.08，1550万元，参与

5. 英国考文垂市政，Coventry Very Light Rail-Track，2020.05-2021.11，1300万元，参与

期刊论文：

2026

Lv, H., Cheng, Z.^*, Song, G., Ma, G., Xie, F. (2026). Hydraulic fracturing-based static rock burst prevention in thick and hard siltstone roofs: A multi-scale numerical and field investigation. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 173, 107638.

Zhao, J., Liu, L., Jia, J., Liu, X., Cai, G., Cheng, Z. (2026). Moisture evolution and instability mechanisms in high-fill loess embankment slopes subject to water infiltration from accumulated runoff following berm erosion. Transportation Geotechnics, 102161.

Chen, L., Yang, S.^*, Kong, D., Song, G., Liu, Q., Zhang, P., Cheng, Z.^* (2026). Multi-field coupling mechanisms and chain-type failure evolution of mining-rainfall-induced landslides in karst mountain regions: Insights from physical modeling and 3DEC simulations. Engineering Geology, 108679.

Lv, H., Cheng, Z.^*, Liu, L., Liu, F. (2026). Fracture evolution and strata failure mechanisms in ultra-thick coal seams during staged mining: Insights from physical and numerical modeling. Engineering Geology, 108684.

Cheng, Z., Geng, X. (2026). Triaxial shear behaviors of biopolymer-stabilized clayey soil under varying moisture and confinement. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrmge.2025.12.043

Li, L., Liu, W., Fei, X., Cheng, Z.^*, Li, W. (2026). Coconut shell fiber for reinforcing lime-stabilized soil: A sustainable approach to improve resilience. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 63, 1-19.

Zhang, Y., Cheng, Z.^*, Liu, X., Liu, L.^* (2026). Analytical modeling and field verification of roof failure mechanisms in steep extra-thick coal seams under permafrost conditions. Geomechanics and Engineering, 45(1), 079. 

2025

Cheng, Z., Yuan, Z., Zhang, Z., He, H., She, Q., Lisak, G., Fei, X. 2025. Biopolymer stabilization/solidification of residual waste materials for sustainable reuse in construction. Journal of Cleaner Production, 526, 146642.

Lv, H., Cheng, Z.^*, Liu, F., Wei, W. (2025). Stress, displacement, and crack evolution of top-coal layers in high-intensity repeated mining with extra-thick coal seam. Computational Particle Mechanics, 1-15.

Pan, X., Wang, Y., Kong, D., Li, Y., Cheng, Z.^*, Song, G., Zuo, Y. (2025). Development, optimisation and performance prediction of a novel cement-based materials for borehole sealing. Construction and Building Materials, 478, 141404. (IF 8, JCR Q1)

Dai, S., Xia, F., Yang, B., Wu, D., Niu, D., Zhao, Y., Fei, X., Cheng, Z.^*, He, H. (2025). Compaction as a cost-effective strategy to upgrade the disposal of MSWI fly ash: feasibility and potential. Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering, 19(3), 35.

Zhang, Z., Cheng, Z., Fei, X., Geng, X., Wang, K., Yuan, Z., Liu, Z., Wu, W. (2025). Monotonic, unidirectional, and bidirectional cyclic simple shear responses of municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrmge.2025.07.043

Hu, L., Zhang, Z., Yuan, Z., Cheng, Z., Niu, Y., Wu, W., Fei, X. (2025). Site investigation of municipal solid waste incineration ash in an equatorial offshore landfill. Waste Management, 206, 115078.

2024

Zhang, Z., Yuan, Z., Hu, L., Coulon, F., Liu, H., Cheng, Z., Wu, S., Liu, Q., Pi, X., Wu, W., Fei, X. (2024). Comprehensive geophysical, geotechnical, and geochemical assessments of an offshore landfill in Singapore. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 480, 135908.

Lv, H., Cheng, Z.^*, Xie, F., Pan, J., Liu, F. (2024). Study on hydraulic fracturing prevention and control of rock burst in roof of deep extra-thick coal seam roadway group. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 29537.

Wang, Y., Kong, D.^*, Wu, G., Cheng, Z.^*, Song, G., Shang, Y. (2024). Failure mechanism and movement characteristics of overlying strata in longwall mining face with thick aquifer. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 57(9), 6787-6809.

Li, J., Gao, X., Lv, H.^*, Guo, H., Wang, Z., Cheng, Z.^* (2024). A new method for inspection and detection of typical defects of protective facilities in existing railways and its application. Frontiers in Earth Science, 12, 1416233.

Chen, C., Lv, H., Cheng, Z.^*, Gao, X., Cui, X., Yue, X. (2024). Quasi-3D slope stability analysis of waste dump based on double wedge failure. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 6887.

Chen, C., Lv, H., Zhao, J., Cheng, Z.^*, Wang, H., Xu, G. (2024). Study on slope stability of waste dump with a weak layer using finite element limit analysis method. Structural Engineering and Mechanics, 89(3), 253-263.

2023

Cheng, Z., Geng, X. 2023. Investigation of unconfined compressive strength for biopolymer treated clay. Construction and Building Materials, 385, 131458. Cheng, Z., Geng, X. 2023. Study on engineering properties of xanthan gum reinforced kaolinite. Computers and Concrete, 31(6), 501-511.

Cheng, Z., Geng, X. 2023. Mechanical behaviours of biopolymers treated natural soil. Structural Engineering and Mechanics, 88(2), 179-188.

Cheng, Z., Geng, X. 2022. Laboratory investigation for engineering properties of sodium alginate treated clay. Structural Engineering and Mechanics, 84 (4), 465.

Shang, Y., Zhang, L., Kong, D., Wang, Y., Cheng, Z.^* (2023). Overlying strata failure mechanism and gas migration law in close distance outburst coal seams: A case study. Engineering Failure Analysis, 148, 107214.

Wang, D., Barakos, G., Cheng, Z.^*, Mischo, H., Zhao, J. (2023). Numerical simulation of pressure profile of mining backfill fly-ash slurry in an L-shaped pipe using a validated Herschel-Bulkley model. Journal of Sustainable Cement-Based Materials, 12(3), 219-233.

Li, F., Kong, D., Li, Q., Shang, Y., Cheng, Z.^*, He, L. (2023). Failure analysis and prediction of roof instability in end face under repeated mining using early warning system. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 8764.

Wang, D., Jiao, D., Cheng, Z., Shi, Q., Mischo, H. (2023). Multi-criteria comparative analysis of the pressure drop on coal gangue fly-ash slurry at different parts along an L-shaped pipeline. International Journal of Coal Science and Technology, 10(1), 28.

2022

Cheng, Z., Geng, X. (2022). Laboratory investigation for engineering properties of sodium alginate treated clay. Structural Engineering and Mechanics, 84(4), 465-477.

Wang, Y., Wu, G., Liu, Y., Cheng, Z.* (2022). Study on overlying strata movement and surface subsidence of coal workfaces with karst aquifer water. Mathematics, 10 (2), 169.

Shang, Y., Kong, D., Pu, S., Xiong, Y., Li, Q., Cheng, Z.* (2022). Study on failure characteristics and control technology of roadway surrounding rock under repeated mining in close-distance coal seam. Mathematics, 10, 2166.

Lv, H., Wang, D., Cheng, Z.*, Zhang, Y., Zhou, T. (2022). Study on mechanical characteristics and failure modes of coal-mudstone combined body with prefabricated crack. Mathematics, 10 (2), 177.

2021

Cheng, Z., Geng, X. 2021. Soil consistency and interparticle characteristic of various biopolymers stabilization of clay. Geomechanics and Engineering, 27 (2), 103-113.

Lv, H., Cheng, Z.*, Liu, F. (2021). Study on the mechanism of a new fully mechanical mining method for extremely thick coal seam. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences. 142: 104788.

Lv, H., Cheng, Z.*, Dong, Y., Zhang, J., Ma, Y. (2021). Numerical simulation on the crack initiation and propagation of coal with combined defect. Structural Engineering and Mechanics, 79 (2), 237.

Kong, D., Xiong, Y., Cheng, Z.*, Wang, N., Wu, G., Liu, Y. (2021). Stability analysis of coal face based on coal face-support-roof system in steeply inclined coal seam. Geomechanics and Engineering, 25 (3), 233-243.

Xiong, Y., Kong, D., Cheng, Z.*, Wu, G., Zhang, Q. (2021). The comprehensive identification of roof risk in a fully mechanized working face using the cloud model. Mathematics, 9 (17), 2072.

2020

Cheng, Z.*, Li, L., Zhang, Y. 2020. Laboratory investigation of the mechanical properties of coal-rock combined body. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, 79 (4), 1947-1958.

2019

Cheng, Z., Yang, S., Li, L., Zhang, L. 2019. Support working resistance determined on top-coal caving face based on coal-rock combined body. Geomechanics and Engineering, 19 (3), 255-268.

Cheng, Z., Pan, W., Li, X., Sun, W. 2019. Numerical simulation on strata behaviours of TCCWF influenced by coal-rock combined body. Geomechanics and Engineering, 19 (3), 269-282.

Kong, D., Cheng, Z.*, Zheng, S. (2019). Study on the failure mechanism and stability control measures in a large-cutting-height coal mining face with a deep-buried seam. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, 78 (8), 6143-6157.

Lv, H., Tang, Y., Zhang, L., Cheng, Z.*, Zhang, Y. (2019). Analysis for mechanical characteristics and failure models of coal specimens with non-penetrating single crack. Geomechanics and Engineering, 17 (4), 355-365.

专利及软件著作权：

发明专利

一种特厚煤层中部预采分层破碎顶煤的采煤方法. CN201510756361.3

一种矿山井下卸料装置. CN201510237353.8

一种煤矿覆岩破断预测实验装置. CN201510359294.1

一种工作面煤壁稳定性控制模拟实验台及应用方法. CN201410769492.0

实用新型

一种可加工多种标准岩石试件的制作模具. CN201720629408.4

一种可调节接触面角度的岩石试样制作模具. CN201720617940.4

一种岩石试样制作模具. CN201620360200.2

一种多组动定滑轮结合的大抓斗中心回转式抓岩机. CN201521055498.8

一种煤体柔性加固全长锚固锚杆. CN201520419177.5 

软件著作权

流体流变模型自动识别与处理软件. 2021SR1509158

流变橫型自动识别与处理软件 V2. 0. 2021SR1677906

边界层Y+计算软件. 2022SR0273105

2017 中国煤炭工业协会科学技术二等奖（R10/13）

2017 北京市优秀毕业生

2016 孙越崎优秀学生奖

2013 山东省3D动力大赛一等奖（R1）

2013 第三届采矿实践技能大赛二等奖（R1）

2012 第八届山东省挑战杯创业计划大赛一等奖（R1）