Position：Professor

Address：Department of Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China

Tel：86-10-6279-6954 

Fax：86-10-62782159

E-mail: liuyaoru@tsinghua.edu.cn

BA:   Sep.1993 – July.1998, Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University

PhD:   Sep.1998 – Mar. 2004, Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University

2020 - Present Tenured Full Professor, Department of Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University.

2017 - 2020 Tenured Associate Professor，Department of Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University.

2008 - 2016 Associate Professor, Department of Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University.

2011 - 2012 Visiting Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California Davis

2005 - 2008 Assistant Professor, Department of Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University.

2004 – 2005 Post Doctoral Researcher, Department of Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.

Hydraulic Structures

Hydraulic Structures (Online Course)

Field Training for hydraulic structure engineering

Eco-Hydraulic Engineering

Curriculum Design for Hydraulic Structure

Theory of Model Test for Hydraulic Structures

Theory of Elasticity and Finite Element Method

Numerical Computational Methods for Rock and Soil Mechanics (Graduate)

Advanced Hydraulic Structures(Graduate)

Non-equilibrium evolution and time-dependent behavior analysis of rock mass, 

Creep damage model and long-term stability analysis of rock mass engineering structures,

Fracture, failure, stability and reinforcement analysis of concrete dams and foundation,

High-performance computational methods and their applications in geomechanics,

Numerical model developments and numerical simulations in geomechanics,

Geomechanical model experiments of concrete dams and underground caverns,

Intelligent construction and management for rock mass engineering.

•Principle Investigator (PI): "Future Evolution of Meta-Stable Rock Slopes in Hydropower Systems of China: Implications for Long-Term Safety", Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 41961134032), 2020/01-2023/12, RMB 3,000,000 (~ USD 438,600)

•PI: " Study on fine geological exploration and TBM intelligent tunneling for deep tunnel", Supported by State Key Laboratory of Hydroscience and Hydraulic Engineering (Grant No. 2019-KY-03), 2013/01-2015/12, RMB 1200,000 (~ USD 175,000)

•Co-Principle Investigator (Co-PI): " Interaction Mechanism and Safety Control Technology of Rock Foundation and Geological Environment ". Supported by National Key R&D Program of China (Grant No. 2018YFC0407005), 2018/07-2021/12, RMB 3000,000(~ USD 438,600)

•Principle Investigator (PI): "Study on fine geological exploration and TBM intelligent tunneling for deep tunnel", Supported by State Key Laboratory of Hydroscience and Hydraulic Engineering (Grant No. 2019-KY-03), 2019/01-2021/12, RMB 1200,000 (~ USD 170,000)

•Co-Principle Investigator (Co-PI):"The mechanism and control of abnormal deformation for high arch dam and its reservoir bank", Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 51739006), 2018/01-2022/12, RMB 550,000 (~ USD 90,000)

•Principle Investigator (PI): "Study on the theory of non-equilibrium evolution and stability control for rock engineering and long-term safety evaluation of high arch dam", Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 51479097), 2015/01-2018/12, RMB 840,000 (~ USD 130,000)

•Co-Principle Investigator (Co-PI): "Analysis of slope mass failures and the resulting surge wave impact in reservoirs", Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.41528203), 2016/01-2017/12, RMB 200,000 (~ USD 30,000)

•PI: "Massive and high-efficient analysis methods for dynamic response of underground rock engineering", Supported by National Basic Research Program of China (Grant No. 2015CB057904), 2015/01-2019/12, RMB 5110,000(~ USD 764,000)

•Co-PI: "Soil and groundwater pollution process and in situ remediation", Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 51323014), 2014/01-2017/12, RMB 250,000(~ USD 40,000)

•PI: "The study on mechanism of hydraulic fracturing and the law of fracture evolution in shale gas exploitation", Supported by Program for New Century Excellent Talents in Universities (Grant No. NCET-13-0323), 2014/01-2016/12, RMB 500,000 (~ USD 80,000)

•PI: "Study on unbalanced evolution law for system of high arch dam project and geologic body", Supported by State Key Laboratory of Hydroscience and Hydraulic Engineering (Grant No. 2013-KY-2), 2013/01-2015/12, RMB 1500,000 (~ USD 230,000)

•Co-PI: "Stability analysis and chain failure of underground caverns in salt rock", Supported by National Basic Research Program of China (Grant No. 2009CB724604), 2009/01-2013/08, RMB 400,000 (~ USD 60,000)

•Co-PI: "Mechanisms and simulation of mountain torrent flooding in dense urban area", Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 50823005), 2009/01-2012/12, RMB 150,000 (~ USD 23,000)

•PI: "The study of reinforcement mechanism of rock mass based on nonlinear deformation", Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.50709014), 2008/01-2010/12, RMB 200,000 (~ USD 30,000)

•Co-PI: "Ultimate Static and Dynamic Bearing Capacity Analysis and Earthquake Resistance Risk Evaluation for Large Dams", Supported by State Key Laboratory of Hydroscience and Hydraulic Engineering (Grant No. 2008-TC-2) , RMB 200,000 (~ USD 30,000)

•Principle Investigator (PI): "Study on influence of valley deformation on arch dam of Baihetan Hydropower Station and Countermeasures", Supported by POWERCHINA Huadong Engineering Corporation Limited

•Principle Investigator (PI): "Study on the stress and transverse joints aperture of Yangfanggou arch dam in construction", Supported by POWERCHINA Huadong Engineering Corporation Limited

•Principle Investigator (PI): "Geomechanical model of rupture tests of Dongzhuang arch dam", Supported by Yellow River Engineering Consulting Co., Ltd.

•Principle Investigator (PI): "Global stability analysis of Yangfanggou arch dam in construction documents design phase", Supported by POWERCHINA Huadong Engineering Corporation Limited

•Co-Principle Investigator (Co-PI): "Material optimization and technology of lining segment for double-shield TBM", Supported by CHINA HUANENG Group Co., Ltd

•Principle Investigator (PI): "Global stability analysis and geomechanical model of rupture tests of QBT arch dam", Supported by China Water Resources Beifang Investigation, Design and Research Co. Ltd.

•Principle Investigator (PI): "Global stability analysis and geomechanical model of rupture tests of JH No.2 arch dam", Supported by China Water Resources Beifang Investigation, Design and Research Co. Ltd.

•Principle Investigator (PI): "Research on application of standards about hydropower, road and bridge construction in international project (foundations treatment)", Supported by SINOHYDRO Corporation Limited

•Co-Principle Investigator (Co-PI): "Geostress monitoring services for DXL Tunnel", Supported by CHINA HUANENG Group Co., Ltd.

•PI: "Safety Evaluation and Countermeasures Analysis of Guopu Reservoir Bank Slope with Deformable Toppling Rock Mass", Supported by China Renewable Energy Engineering Institute (CREEI)

•PI: "Research on effect on dam by excavation-induced relaxation and valley contraction in impounding of Baihetan arch dam", Supported by POWERCHINA Huadong Engineering Corporation Limited

•PI: "Study on stability of foundation and fracture of dam for Mengdigou arch dam", Supported by POWERCHINA Chengdu Engineering Corporation Limited

•PI: "Geomechanical model test for stability analysis of Mengdigou arch dam", Supported by POWERCHINA Chengdu Engineering Corporation Limited

•PI: "Study on the shape of Songta arch dam in feasibility stage", Supported by POWERCHINA Beijing Engineering Corporation Limited

•PI: "Research on reinforcement of Dayakou arch roller compacted concrete dam", Supported by POWERCHINA Kunming Engineering Corporation Limited

•PI: "Research on excavation-induced relaxation mechanism and left foundation treatment of Baihetan arch dam", Supported by POWERCHINA Huadong Engineering Corporation Limited

•PI: "Research on the treatment of bank rock slope of Hongshiyan barrier lake", Supported by POWERCHINA Kunming Engineering Corporation Limited

•PI: "Research on dam body optimization with expanded foundation and pedestal of Baihetan arch dam", Supported by POWERCHINA Huadong Engineering Corporation Limited

•PI: "Global stability analysis with finite element method of Maji arch dam", Supported by POWERCHINA Beijing Engineering Corporation Limited

•PI: "Research on dam body with pedestal of Baihetan arch dam", Supported by POWERCHINA Huadong Engineering Corporation Limited

•PI: "Stability and deformation analysis of Xiaowan arch dam during impounding", Supported by POWERCHINA Kunming Engineering Corporation Limited,

•PI: "Global stability analysis and geomechanical model of rupture tests of Yangfanggou arch dam", Supported by POWERCHINA Huadong Engineering Corporation Limited

•Co-PI: "Ultimate bearing capacity and global stability analysis of Jinping No.1 arch dam", Supported by POWERCHINA Chengdu Engineering Corporation Limited 

•Co-PI: "Research on stability and reinforcement design of rock slope in the southwest area of CHINA", Supported by POWERCHINA Chengdu Engineering Corporation Limited 

•PI: "Stability and reinforcement analysis of right bank slope of Dagangshan arch dam", Supported by HYDROCHINA Chengdu Hydroelectric Investigation & Design Institute

•PI: "Stability of fractures in dam and safety evaluation of Xiaowan arch dam under high water load", Supported by POWERCHINA Kunming Engineering Corporation Limited

•PI: "Global stability analysis and geomechanical model of rupture tests of Baihetan arch dam", Supported by POWERCHINA Huadong Engineering Corporation Limited

•PI: "Research on anchor distribution and action effect of Xiluodu arch dam", Supported by POWERCHINA Chengdu Engineering Corporation Limited

•PI: "Stress and deformation analysis of Songta arch dam", Supported by POWERCHINA Beijing Engineering Corporation Limited

•PI: "Research on anchor abutment reinforcement of Xiaowan arch dam", Supported by POWERCHINA Kunming Engineering Corporation Limited

•PI: "Study on dam site selection of Songta arch dam based on finite element analysis in pre-feasibility stage", Supported by POWERCHINA Beijing Engineering Corporation Limited

•PI: "Research on abutment stability of Maji arch dam", Supported by POWERCHINA Beijing Engineering Corporation Limited 

•Co-PI: "Stress recheck and safety evaluation of Laxiwa arch dam", Supported by POWERCHINA Northwest Engineering Corporation Limited 

2020 Technological Invention Prize (First-class, ranked 14), Chinese National Commitee on Large dams (CHINCOLD), China

2019 Progress Award of Science and Technology (Second-class, ranked 6), Science & Technology Departement of Sichuan Province 

2019 Progress Award of Science and Technology (First-class, ranked 7), Chinese National Commitee on Large dams (CHINCOLD), China 

2017 EXCELLENT REGIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS AWARD, International Association for Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics (IACMAG)

2013 New Century Excellent Talents in Universities, China

2012 First Prize of Excellent Teaching Software of Tsinghua University

2010 National Progress Award of Science and Technology (Second-class, ranked 5), National Office for Science & Technology Awards, China

2010 Science & Technology Award for the Youth (Silver award), Chinese Society of Rock Mechanics and Engineering (CSRME), China

2010 Natural Science Award (Outstanding Award, ranked 6), Chinese Society of Rock Mechanics and Engineering (CSRME), China

2010 Progress Award of Science and Technology (Outstanding Award, ranked 14), Chinese Society of Rock Mechanics and Engineering (CSRME), China

2009 Progress Award of Science and Technology (Second-class, ranked 4), The Ministry of Education,  the People’s Republic of China, China

Selected publications(*Corresponding author)

[1] Xiaoming Wang; Caroline Holden; William Power; Yaoru Liu*; Joshu Mountjoy. Seiche effects in Lake Tekapo New Zealand in an Mw8.2 Alpine Fault earthquake. Pure and Applied Geophysics (1007/s00024-020-02595-w)

[2] Xingwang Wang, Yaoru Liu*, Zhuofu Tao, Weiqiang Wang, Qiang Yang. Study on the Failure Process and Nonlinear Safety of High Arch Dam and Foundation Based on Geomechanical Model Test. Engineering Failure Analysis（doi: 10.1016/j.engfailanal.2020.104704）

[3] Chaoyi Li, Shaokang Hou, Yaoru Liu*, Pengxiang Qin, Feng Jin, Qiang Yang. Analysis on the crown convergence deformation of surrounding rock for double-shield TBM tunnel based on advance borehole monitoring and inversion analysis. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology (in press)

[4] Shouguang Wang, Yaoru Liu*, Qiang Yang, Xingwang Wang. Analysis of abutment movements of high arch dams due to reservoir impounding. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2020, 53(5), 2313-2326  (doi: 10.1007/s00603-020-02059-6)

[5] Zhuofu Tao, Yaoru Liu*, Qiang Yang, Shouguang Wang. Study on Nonlinear Deformation and Failure Mechanism of High Arch Dam and Foundation Based on Geomechanics Model Test. Engineering Structures, 2020,207(3): 110287（doi: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.110287)

[6] Jianqiang Deng⁎, Yaoru Liu, Qiang Yang, Wei Cui, Yinbang Zhu, Yi Liu, Bingqi Li. A viscoelastic, viscoplastic, and viscodamage constitutive model of salt rock for underground energy storage cavern. Computers and Geotechnics (doi: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2019.103288）

[7] Yaoru Liu*, Shaokang Hou, Chaoyi Li, Haowen Zhou, Feng Jin, Pengxiang Qin, Qiang Yang. Study on support time in double-shield TBM tunnel based on self-compacting concrete backfilling material. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 2020, 96, 103212. (doi: 10.1016/j.tust.2019.103212)

[8] Yaoru Liu*, Weiqiang Wang, Zhu He, Shuai Lyv, Qiang Yang. Nonlinear Creep Damage Model Considering Effect of Pore Pressure and Analysis of Long-term Stability of Rock Structure. International Journal of Damage Mechanics 2020, 29(1):144-165 (doi: 10.1177/1056789519871684)

[9] Ying Zhang, Yaoru Liu*,Zhuofu Tao, Haowen Zhou, Qiang Yang. Fractal characteristics and failure analysis of geomechanical model for arch dam based on acoustic emission technique. International Journal of Geomechanics (doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0001502)

[10] Zheshu Wu, Yaoru Liu*; Qiang Yang, Zhu He. Evaluation Analysis of the Reinforcement Measure and its Effect on a Defetive Arch Dam. Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, 2019, 33(6): 04019073 (doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)CF.1943-5509.0001334)

[11] Shouguang Wang, Yaoru Liu*, Haowen Zhou, Ying Zhang, Zheshu Wu, Qiang Yang. Experimental study on failure process of arch dam based on acoustic emission technique. Engineering Failure Analysis, 2019, 97: 128-144  (doi: 10.1016/j.engfailanal.2019.01.013)

[12] Zhuofu Tao, Yaoru Liua*, Li Cheng, Qiang Yang. Failure and stability analysis of Jinping-I arch dam based on geomechanical model test and nonlinear numerical analysis. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2019, 52(7), 2245-2260 （doi: 10.1007/s00603-018-1708-6）

[13] Daning Zhong, Yaoru Liu*, Li Cheng, Qiang Yang. Study on Unloading Relaxation for Excavation Based on Unbalanced Force and Its Application in Baihetan Arch Dam. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2019, 52(6): 1819-1833（doi: 10.1007/s00603-018-1653-4）

[14] S.G. Wang, Y.R. Liu*, Z.F. Tao, Y Zhang, D.N. Zhong, Z.S. Wu, C. Lin, Q. Yang. Geomechanical model test for failure and stability analysis of high arch dam based on acoustic emission technique. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 2018, 112: 95-107. (doi: 10.1016/j.ijrmms.2018.10.018)

[15] Yaoru Liu*, Zheshu Wu, Qiang Yang, Kuangdai Leng. Dynamic stability evaluation of underground tunnels based on deformation reinforcement theory. Advances in Engineering Software, 2018, 124: 97–108. (doi: 10.1016/j.advengsoft.2018.08.007)

[16] LIU Yaoru*, WANG Xiaoming, WU Zheshu, HE Zhu, YANG Qiang. Simulation of landslide-induces surges and analysis of impact on dam based on stability evaluation of reservoir bank slope. Landslides, 2018,15(10): 2031–2045 (doi: 10.1007/s10346-018-1001-5)

[17] Qingchao Lv, Yaoru Liu*, Qiang Yang. Stability analysis of earthquake-induced rock slope based on back analysis of shear strength parameters of rock mass. Engineering Geology, 2017，228 : 39–49 (doi: 10.1016/j.enggeo.2017.07.007)

[18] Yaoru Liu*, Zhu He, Qiang Yang, Jianqiang Deng, Lijun Xue. Long-term stability analysis for high arch dam based on time-dependent deformation reinforcement theory. International Journal of Geomechanics, 2017, 17（4）：04016092  (doi:10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0000760)

[19] L. Cheng, Y.R. Liu*, Q. Yang, Y.W. Pan, Z. Lv. Mechanism and numerical simulation of reservoir slope deformation during impounding of high arch dams based on nonlinear FEM. Computers and Geotechnics, 2017, 81(1): 143-154 (doi: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2016.08.009)

[20] Long Zhang, Yaoru Liu*, Qiang Yang. Study on time-dependent behavior and stability assessment of deep-buried tunnels based on internal state variable theory. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 2016, 51: 164-174. (doi: 10.1016/j.tust.2015.10.042)

[21] L. Zhang, Y.R. Liu*, Q. Yang. Evaluation of reinforcement and analysis of stability of a high-arch dam based on geomechanical model testing. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2015, 48(2): 803-818. (doi: 10.1007/s00603-014-0578-9)

[22] Long Zhang, Yaoru Liu*, Qiang Yang. A creep model with damage based on internal variable theory and its fundamental properties. Mechanics of Materials, 2014, 78: 44-55. (doi: 10.1016/j.mechmat.2014.07.017)

[23] Y.R. Liu*, F.H. Guan, Q. Yang, R.Q. Yang, W.Y. Zhou. Geomechanical model test for stability analysis of high arch dam based on small blocks masonry technique. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 2013, 61: 231-243. (doi: 10.1016/j.ijrmms.2013.03.003)

[24] Yaoru Liu*, Chuanqi Wang, Qiang Yang. Stability analysis of soil slope based on deformation reinforcement theory. Finite Elements in Analysis & Design, 2012, 58: 10-19. (doi: 10.1016/j.finel.2012.04.003).

[25] LIU Yaoru*, CHANG Qiang, YANG Qiang, WANG Chuanqi, GUAN Fuhai. Fracture analysis of rock mass based on 3-D nonlinear finite element method. SCIENCE CHINA Technological Sciences, 2011, 54(3): 556–564. (doi: 10.1007/s11431-010-4278-8)

[26] Yaoru Liu*, Weiyuan Zhou, Qiang Yang. A distributed memory parallel element-by-element scheme based on Jacobi-conditioned conjugate gradient for 3-D finite element analysis. Finite Elements in Analysis & Design, 2007, 43(6-7):494-503. (doi: 10.1016/j.finel.2006.12.007)

Books and Book Chapters

[1] Yaoru Liu, Qiang Yang. Nonlinear analysis theory and numerical simulation for rock mass engineering. Tsinghua University Press, 2021.  (in Chinese)

[2] Yaoru Liu, Qiang Yang, Ruoqiong Yang, Weiyuan Zhou. Geomechanical model test for stability analysis of high arch dam. Tsinghua University Press, 2016.  (in Chinese)

[3] Qiang Yang, Yaoru Liu, Zhongkui Li. Geomechanical model test of large gas storage caverns in salt rock. Chapter 3 in Protection and Disaster Mechanism of Large Gas Storage Caverns Group. Chunhe Yang, Hongwei Zhou, Yinping Li (eds.). Science Press, 2013. (in Chinese)

[4] Qiang Yang, Yaoru Liu. Stability analysis and chain failure of underground gas storage caverns in salt rock. Chapter 6 Protection and Disaster Mechanism of Large Gas Storage Caverns Group. Chunhe Yang, Hongwei Zhou, Yinping Li (eds.). Science Press, 2013. (in Chinese)

[5] Qiang Yang, Yaoru Liu, Yingru Chen, Weiyuan Zhou. Deformation reinforcement theory, unbalanced thermodynamics and application. Chapter 9.2 in Fundamental Research for Major Project Safety under Disaster Environment. H.P. Xie, X.T. Feng (eds.). Science Press, 2009. (in Chinese)

Patent of invention

2020 "Digital twin structure test system and method based on 3D printing platform" (Patent No.: ZL 2019 1 1064652.0)

2020 "3D printing system of complex large scale structure model" (Patent No.: ZL 2019 1 1064657.3)

2017 "Dynamic friction system for rock interface using vibration platform" (Patent No.: ZL 2017 1 0383740.1)

2016 "A servo calibration system for displacement meter" (Patent No.: ZL 2016 1 0109043.2)

2015 " Multi-point load device for large, multi-functional rock structure model test" (Patent No.: ZL 2015 1 0640607.0)

2013 "Equipment making small block for simulation of rock mass" (Patent No.: ZL 2013 1 0150746.6)

2013 "Similitude material with barite powder and its simulation method of rock mass" (Patent No.: ZL 2013 1 0192425.2)

Software

2016 TFINE (C/C++ Version), Static and Dynamic Analysis Program of Three-dimensional Finite Element Method (Software Registration No.: 2016SR036509)

2016 Multi-point Load Control System (Software Registration No.: 2016SR036511)

2011 CoupledGF, Program code for Coupled Geomechanical-Fluid Flow Model for Fractured Reservoir Simulation (Software Registration No.: 2011SR020712)

2009 TFINE (FORTRAN Version), Nonlinear analysis Program of Three-dimensional Finite Element Method (Software Registration No.: 2009SRBJ5181)