Educational Background

 

• 2005.09-2008.11 Ph.D. degree from Northwest Institute of Ecology and Environmental Resources, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (former Institute of Cold and Arid Regions Environment and Engineering, Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Sciences).
• 2000.09-2003.05 M.S. degree from Northwest Institute of Ecology and Environmental Resources, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (formerly Institute of Cold and Arid Regions Environment and Engineering, Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Sciences).
• 1994.09-1998.07 B.S. degree from the College of Resources and Environment, Lanzhou University (former Department of Geology, majoring in Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology).

Research Experience

• 2015.09-present College of Geographic Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, Full Senior Engineer. Mainly engaged in geography education, permafrost modeling and simulation, cold zone engineering, mainly teaching Hydrology and Water Resources, Geomorphology
• 2013.08- 2014.07 University of Pittsburgh, School of Engineering, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Visiting Scholar
• 2010.12-2015.08 Technical Leader, State Key Laboratory of Permafrost Engineering, China
• 1998.07- 2015.08 State Key Laboratory of Permafrost Engineering, Northwest Institute of Ecology and Environmental Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences (former Institute of Cold and Arid Regions Environment and Engineering), engaged in laboratory technology management and metrological accreditation management, research on permafrost mechanics and cold region engineering. In 2000.03, he was appointed as an assistant researcher, 2004.12 as an associate researcher, and 2013.12 as a senior engineer.

Representative Publications (*corresponding author)

• 1. Ji H, Fu X, Nan Z*, Zhao S*. An Effective Medium Theory-Based Unified Model for Estimating Thermal Conductivity in Unfrozen and Frozen Soils. Catena. 2024, 239: 107942. doi:10.1016/j.catena.2024.107942.
• 2. Wang Y, Zhang S, Zhao S, Jia H, Bai R. Plastic strain characteristics on frozen silty clay subjected to intermittent vehicle loads. Transportation Geotechnics. 2023, 43: 101147.
• 3. Du Yuxia, Ming Feng*, Zhao Shuping, Zhang Shujuan, Yang Xu. Research on the Influence Law of Temperature on Soil Dielectric Constant. Journal of Glaciology and Geocryology. 2022, 44(2): 634-642.
• 4. Chen Y, Nan Z*, Zhao S, Xu Y. A Bayesian approach for interpolating clear-sky MODIS land surface temperatures on areas with extensive missing data. IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing. 2021, 14: 515-528.
• 5. Hu Jianan, Zhao Shu-Ping, Zhuo-Tong Nan, Xiao-bo Wu, Xue-hui Sun, Guo-dong Chen. An effective approach for mapping permafrost in a large area using subregion maps and satellite data. Permafrost and Periglacial Processes, 2020. DOI: 10.1002/ppp.2068. (共同一作)
• 6. Cong Cai, Wei Ma, Zhi-wei Zhou, Yan-hu Mu, Shu-ping Zhao*, Dun Chen, Mengke Liao. Laboratory investigation on strengthening behavior of frozen China standard sand. Acta Geotechnica, 14: 179-192, 2019.
• 7. Shu-Ping Zhao, Zhuo-Tong Nan, Ying-Bing Huang, Lin Zhao. The Application and Evaluation of Simple Permafrost Distribution Models on the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau. Permafrost and Periglacial Processes, 28(2):391-404, 2017.
• 8. Cai Cong, Ma Wei, Zhao Shu-Ping*, Zhou Zhi-wei, Mu Yan-hu. Uniaxial Test and Constitutive Model Research on Frozen Loess. Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 39(5): 879-887, 2017. 
• 9. Du Yuxia, Ma Wei, Zhao Shu-Ping*, Zhang Ze, Ming Jiao. Calibration of Laser Displacement Sensor under Negative Temperature Conditions. Journal of Glaciology and Geocryology, 38(6):1583-1591, 2016. 
• 10. Xiao Donghui, Ma Wei, Zhao Shu-Ping*, Zhang Ze, Cai Cong. Research Achievements Summary and Prospect of Dynamic Parameters of Frozen Soil. Journal of Glaciology and Geocryology, 37(6):1611-1626, 2015．
• 11. Luo Fei, Zhao Shu-Ping*, Ma Wei, Jiao Guide. Analysis of Dynamic Characteristics of Frozen Clay Based on the Morphological Characteristics of Hysteresis Curve. Rock and Soil Mechanics,  36(S1): 299-304, 2015. 
• 12. Luo Fei, Zhao Shu-Ping*, Ma Wei, Jiao Guide, Kong Xiang-bing. Experimental Study on Dynamic Strain Amplitude of Frozen Soil under Graded Cyclic Loading. Rock and Soil Mechanics, 35(1): 123-129, 2014. 
• 13. Luo Fei, Zhao Shu-Ping*, Kong Xiang-bing, Jiao Guide. Experimental Study on the Morphological Characteristics of Hysteresis Curve of Frozen Lanzhou Loess under Graded Loading. Journal of Civil Engineering,47(1): 127-133, 2014.
• 14. Luo Fei, Zhao Shu-Ping*, Ma Wei, Jiao Guide, Kong Xiang-bing. Quantitative Study on the Morphological Characteristics of Hysteresis Curve of Frozen Qinghai-Tibet Clay. Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering,32(1):208-215,2013.
• 15. Luo Fei, Zhao Shu-Ping*, Ma Wei, Jiao Guide, Kong Xiang-bing. Experimental Study on Dynamic Elastic Modulus of Frozen Soil under Graded Loading. Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering,35(5):849-855,2013. 
• 16. Jiao Guide, Zhao Shu-Ping*, Ma Wei, Luo Fei, Kong Xiang-bing. Evolution Law of Hysteresis Loop of Frozen Soil under Cyclic Loading. Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering,35(7):1343-1349,2013. 
• 17. Jiao Guide, Zhao Shu-Ping*, Ma Wei, Luo Fei, Kong Xiang-bing. Deformation and Strength Characteristics of Frozen Soil under Cyclic Loading. Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering,35(8):1553-1558,2013.  
• 18. Chen Shijie, Zhao Shu-Ping*, Ma Wei, Du Yuxia, Xing Lili. Current Situation and Prospect of Frozen Soil Research Using CT Scanning Technology. Journal of Glaciology and Geocryology,35(1):193-200, 2013. 
• 19. Zhao Shu-Ping, Ma Wei, Zheng Jianfeng, Jiao Guide. Damage Dissipation Potential of Frozen Remolded Lanzhou Loess Based on CT Uniaxial Compression Experiment. Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering,34(11):2019–2025, 2012. 
• 20. Shen Ying, Liu Jimin, Zhao Shu-Ping*. Long-term Stability Verification of SKLFSE-TS Thermal Resistance Temperature Sensor for Low Temperature Measurement. Journal of Glaciology and Geocryology,34(4): 891-897, 2012. 
• 21. Zhao Shu-Ping, Ma Wei, Jiao Guide, et al. Influence of Confinement Methods on Mechanical Properties of Frozen Soil during Melting and Freezing Process. Journal of China University of Mining and Technology,40(6): 969-975, 2011. 
• 22. Zhao Shu-Ping, Ma Wei, Jiao Guide, Luo Fei. Design of Dynamic Load Model Test System for Cold Region Engineering. Journal of Glaciology and Geocryology,  33(4):826-831, 2011.
• 23. Liu Jimin, Shen Ying, Zhao Shu-Ping*. Technical Improvement and Characteristics of High-precision Thermal Resistance Temperature Sensor. Journal of Glaciology and Geocryology,33(4):765-771, 2011. 
• 24. Zhao Shu-Ping, Ma Wei, Zheng Jianfeng, Jiao Guide. CT Real-time Dynamic Monitoring of Uniaxial Compression Experiment of Frozen Lanzhou Loess under Different Temperature Conditions. Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering,31(Suppl 2):92-97, 2010.

Major Research Projects Undertaken (participated in)

• 1.  "Research on parameterization scheme of thermal conductivity of frozen and thawed soils oriented to land surface process model", NSFC upper project (No. 42171125), starting time: 2022.1-2025.12, in charge, under research.
• 2.  "Modeling and Simulation of Spatial and Temporal Evolution of Multi-year Permafrost on the Tibetan Plateau", National Natural Science Foundation of China Supervised Project (No. 41671055), Starting and ending time: 2017.1-2020.12, in charge , completed.
• 3.  "Research on Soil Hydrothermal Parameters and Their Spatialization in the Tibetan Plateau for Land Surface Process Simulation", Open Fund Project of State Key Laboratory of Permafrost Engineering (No. SKLFSE201504), Starting time: 2016.1-2018.12, Responsible person, Concluded.
• 4.  "Research on Response Characteristics of Roadbeds under the Combined Action of Traffic Load and Freezing-Thawing Cycle", National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 40971046), Starting and Ending Time: 2010.1-2012.12, Person in Charge , Comp letion.
• 5.  "Theoretical Research on the Progressive Destruction Process of Permafrost", National Natural Science Foundation of China Youth Program (No. 40501016), Starting and Ending Time: 2006.1-2008.12, in charge, completed.
• 6.  "Study on Dynamic Response Characteristics of Frozen Soil Roadbed of Qinghai-Tibet Railway under Train Load", Key Project of "Light of the West", Chinese Academy of Sciences, Starting and Ending Time: 2010.1-2012.12, Responsible Person, Completed.
• 7. "Development of Dynamic Load Modeling Test System for Cold Zone Engineering", Major Scientific Research Equipment Development Project of Chinese Academy of Sciences (No. YZ200817), Starting and Ending Time: 2008.10-2010.10, Actual Application and Implementation, Completed.

Licensed Patents and Software

• 1. national invention patent, permafrost hypergolic wave transducer holder; Inventors: Zhao Shuping, BING Hui, DU Yuxia, LIU Jimin, PENG Wanwei; Date of Authorization Notice: October 5, 2016; Patent No.: ZL 201310282808.9. Patent Certificate has been granted.
• 2. national invention patent, a kind of test device for simulating the insulation or heating of water wells in perennial permafrost zone; Inventors: Zhao Shuping, Nan ZhuoTong, Du Yuxia, Liu Jimin; Date of Authorization Announcement: 01 October 2014; Patent No.: ZL 201210196967.2. Patent Certificate has been granted.
• 3. National Invention Patent, Portable Multifunctional Pressure Chamber with Temperature Control; Inventors: Zhao Shuping, Ma Wei, Zheng Jianfeng, Pu Yibin; Date of Publication of Authorization: June 27, 2012; Patent No.: ZL 201010289207.1. Patent Certificate has been granted.
• 4. National Invention Patent, Thermal Holding Tank for Geotechnical Dynamic Load Model Test; Inventors: Zhao Shuping, Ma Wei, Chen Shijie, Li Guoyu; Date of Authorization: November 07, 2012; Patent No.: ZL 201110055579.8; Patent Certificate has been granted.
• 5. National Invention Patent, Freezing Plate and Temperature Control System for Soil Cooling; Inventors: Zhao Shuping, Ma Wei, Li Guoyu, Shen Ying, Liu Jimin; Date of Publication of Authorization: June 22, 2011; Patent No.: ZL 201010120548.1; Patent Certificate has been granted.
• 6. National Invention Patent, Constant Temperature Control Test Chamber; Inventors: Shen Ying, Liu Jimin, Zhao Shuping, Du Yuxia; Date of Authorization: December 19, 2012; Patent No.: ZL 201110055580.0; Patent Certificate has been granted.
• 7. Utility Model Patent, Device for Measuring Freezing Expansion Displacement of Frozen Soil; Inventors: Du Yuxia, Zhao Shuping, Chen Shijie. Authorization Notice Date: 2014/08/27; Patent No.: ZL 201420087723.5. Patent Certificate has been obtained.
• 8. utility model patent, a kind of multi-purpose temperature measurement cable; Inventors: Liu Jimin, Shen Ying, Ma Wei, Liu Yongzhi, Zhao Shuping; Date of Authorization: November 16, 2011; Patent No.: ZL 201120021654.4. Patent certificate has been obtained.
• 9. Software Copyright, Frozen Soil Experiment Big Data File Processing Software V1.0 (FSEDP); Copyright holder : Zhao Shuping. Registration No.: 2010SR047253. Certificate of registration has been obtained.

Outstanding Graduates

He has supervised 4 master's students (graduated) at the Institute of Cold and Drought Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and 9 master's students (graduated 5) at Nanjing Normal University. The project team is available at https://permalab.nanzt.info.

Contact

• E-mail: shuping@njnu.edu.cn
• Office Address: Room 223, Xingyuan Building, Nanjing Normal University (right)
• Address: School of Geographic Sciences, 1 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing Normal University, 210023, China
• Tel: 025-85891741