Professor | Tongji University | China
Professor Yong Tan is a leading expert in Geotechnical Engineerinbg, with internationally recognized contributions to deep excavations, tunnelling, pile foundations, ground improvement, and forensic geotechnical analysis. He is a Professor at Tongji University, China, and holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Massachusetts, USA. His research portfolio includes over 100 peer-reviewed journal publications in top-tier SCI journals, with thousands of citations, reflecting strong global academic impact. Professor Tan’s work bridges theory and practice, addressing complex urban underground infrastructure challenges, disaster mitigation, and sustainable development. He has led and collaborated on international research projects with scholars from Asia, Europe, and North America, and his findings have directly informed engineering design standards and risk management strategies. Recognized among the World’s Top 2% Scientists, his research continues to enhance public safety, resilience of cities, and evidence-based decision-making in civil and geotechnical engineering worldwide
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