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Curriculum Vitae (March 31,2008)


Zhifeng Zhan
Department of Geotechnical Engineering and Geosciences
Technical University of Catalonia
C/Jordi Girona 1-3, D2
08034 Barcelona, Spain
Tel: (0034)934054168(O)
Fax: (0034)934017251
zhifeng.zhan@upc.edu


Fields of Interest


Educational Background


Participant Research Projects

  • 2007-2008: Research member of Study on Failure Mechanism and Numerical Modeling of Aznalcollar Dam (Seville, Spain).

  • 2002-2003: Research member of Study on Dynamic Characteristics of Xiaodejiang Landslide in Nankun Railway and Reinforcement Methods, Sponsored by Railway Ministry of China.

  • 2001-2002: Research member of Study on Stability of Rocky Bridge Slope in Yi-wan Railway, Sponsored by Railway Ministry of China.

  • Nov.2002: Research member of Geophysical Exploration on Chengdu Overpass.

  • Aug.2001-Dec.2001: Research member of The Subgrade Karst Collapse and Regulating Proposals in Nankun and Kuikun Railways.

  • Mar.2000-May.2000: Research member of Evaluation of Influence of Construction of Sichuan Ganluo Waimao 2# Mining Tunnel on the Water Resource of Ajiye.

  • 1999-2000: Research member of Research on Rational Pier Laying Position and Foundation Stability of Rocky Slope in Gorge Area, Funded by Railway Ministry of China.



Publications

  • [1] Zhan Zhifeng, Xie Qiang, Guo Yongchun and Zhao Wen. Devlopment of finite element post-processing software with VC++6.0. Computer Engineering, 2004, Vol.30, No.7, pp.170-173.

  • [2] Zhan Zhifeng, Xie Qiang and Zhao Wen. Systematic analysis method research on rocky slope stability of bridge foundation in gorge area. Journal of Sichuan University, 2003, Vol.35, No.6, pp.31-35.

  • [3] Zhan Zhifeng, Xie Qiang and Zhao Wen. Discrete element simulation on failure mode of bank slope of No.2 Longtangshan Bridge. Journal of Geological Hazards and Environment Preservation, 2001, Vol.12, No.4, pp.67-70.

  • [4] Wang Jiande and Zhan Zhifeng. The investigation and analysis of subgrade diseases from Hongguo-Weishe in Nankun railway. Subgrade Engineering, 2004, No.2, pp.68-70.

  • [5] Guo Yongchun, Xie Qiang and Zhan Zhifeng. Testing study on influence of moisture content on swelling soil. Subgrade Engineering, 2003, No.1, pp.18-20.

  • [6] Zhao Wen, Xie Qiang and Zhan Zhifeng.Research on displacement characteristic of Beipanjiang River Bridge bank slope by model test. Journal of Sichuan University, 2002, Vol.34, No.4, pp.60-63.


Computer Skills

  • Skilled use of office softwares such as Word、Excel、Powerpoint.

  • Acquaintance with internet (local network building、webpage design).

  • Knowledge of computer hardware and installation of operation system and softwares.

  • Skilled use of graphics softwares such as AutoCAD, Origin, Grapher, Surfer, SmartDraw; Acquaintance with Tecplot, CurverExpert, Gnuplot, Photoshop, GIMP.

  • Well experienced in Fortran, Visual Fortran, C, C++, Visual C++.

  • Knowledge of AutoLisp for CAD, Visual Basic and Database.

  • Skilled use of GeoEngineering Softwares such as DEM, FEMRSA, GeoSlope, PLAXIS, FLAC.

  • Acquaintance with GID, CodeBright, Sage CRISP, ANSYS, COMET, CONS.

  • Skilled use of Maple; Acquaintance with Matlab.



Language Skills

  • Chinese: mother tongue.

  • English

    • Level: advanced!proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and listening.

    • Special ability: Technical translation between English and Chinese.

    • Certificate: Chinese English Test of Level (CET-6).

  • Spanish: intermediate and fluent speaking.



Practice and Work Experience in Civil Engineering

  • 2007.9!2007.10, part-time engineering security supervisor for Ser-pro municipal design company (Barcelona, Spain);

  • 2003.3!2003.6, tutor of graduation practice and graduation thesis project for undergraduate students;

  • 2003.4!2003.5, CAD processing of geological survey and design documents of Wuhan-Guangzhou railway for the Second Survey and Design Institute of Chinese Railway Ministry;

  • 2001.12!2003.5, part-time translator of engineering bid documents for Chengdu Language Bridge Translating Ltd.;

  • 2002.11.16!2002.11.21, geophysical exploration of Chengdu overpass;

  • 2001.11, in-situ test on strength of pile foundation of large-scale factory building;

  • 2001.9, field exploration of subgrade karst collapse in Nankun and Kuikun railways;

  • 2001.5!2001.9, in-situ geological survey on rocky bank slopes for Qingjiang, Yeshanhe, Mashuihe and Hunshuihe bridges in Yichang-Wanzhou railway;

  • 2001.7, tutor of field practice in physical geology for undergraduate students;

  • 2000.3, field geological exploration of Sichuan Ganluo Waimao 2# mining tunnel;

  • 1999.5.15!1999.5.20, field geological exploration of rocky bank slope for Longtangshan 2# bridge in Nei-Kun railway;

  • 1998.7, field practice in geological engineering for railway route selection and design;

  • 1997.7, field practice in structural geology;

  • 1996.7.16!1996.7.30, field practice in physical geology;

  • 1996.7.1!1996.7.15, field practice in engineering survey.



Social University Positions

  • 2006.6-2007.10: President of Association of Chinese Students and Researchers in Barcelona

  • 2003.1-2003.7: President of Postgraduate Union of Civil Engineering School of Southwest Jiaotong
             University

  • 2003.3-2003.5: Member of Editorial Boards of Jingjing Tumu Memoir for Postgraduates of Southwest
             Jiaotong University

  • 2002.3-2002.12: Vice President of Postgraduate Union of Civil Engineering School of Southwest
             Jiaotong University

  • 1998.9-1999.6: Member of Department of Publicity of Students¨ Union of Southwest Jiaotong
             University

  • 1996.3-1998.6: Class Representative



Main Awards

  • 2004-2007: Catalonian Government Scholarship (FI-IQUC)

  • 2003-2004: Catalonian Government Scholarship (IGSOC)

  • 2002:    Third-class Prize in Postgraduate Academic Article Competition of Southwest Jiaotong
          University

  • 2000:    Postgraduate Scholarship of Southwest Jiaotong University

  • 1999:    National Mao Yi-sheng's Engineering Education Scholarship

  • 1995-1999: First-class and Second-class Prizes of Southwest Jiaotong University Scholarship

  • 1997-1998: Directorate Scholarship of Southwest Jiaotong University

  • 1995-1996: Geological Engineering Scholarship



Qualifications

  • With robust theory basis in geotechnical and geological engineering;

  • With extensive independent R&D ability and basic practical engineering experience;

  • With strong capacity to learn new theory and engineering practice;

  • With proficient language communication capacity in Chinese, English and Spanis; and competent for international academic exchange and civil engineering projects;

  • With comprehensive computer operation skills;

  • With good managerial, communication and coordination skills, organizational capabilities and cooperative teamwork spirit;

  • With creativity, flexibility and initiative, positive and earnest work attitude;

  • With high sense of responsibility and preparedness to work hard;

  • Open-minded, mature, energetic and aggressive;

  • With extensive social, cultural and economic knowledge.