College Overview
The School of Civil Engineering and Intelligent Construction, established in 2004, is one of the earliest schools of the university. Closely aligned with major national demands such as "urban renewal," "smart infrastructure," the "dual-carbon strategy," and the "Belt and Road" initiative, the school adheres to the educational philosophy of "integrating broad civil engineering with broad architecture" and has built a comprehensive talent cultivation system that spans from traditional engineering to cutting-edge interdisciplinary fields. Among its four distinctive yet synergistic majors, Civil Engineering excels in inspection and reinforcement; Intelligent Construction integrates digital intelligence and cross-disciplinary applications; Engineering Management specializes in planning and decision-making; and Engineering Cost strictly adheres to cost-effectiveness. Together, they cultivate high-quality applied engineering talents for future urban construction.
The school currently offers four undergraduate programs: Civil Engineering, Intelligent Construction, Engineering Management, and Engineering Cost, as well as two associate degree programs: Architectural Engineering Technology and Engineering Cost. The laboratory area exceeds 1,000 square meters, equipped with basic laboratories, research laboratories, virtual simulation training rooms, and a construction workshop, achieving a combination of theory and practice as well as integrated teaching and practice. The school has established practice bases with leading enterprises such as China Construction Eighth Engineering Division, Glodon, and Beijing Gouli Technology Co.,Ltd., introducing real projects and implementing "mutual appointment of teachers and joint cultivation of achievements" to achieve a seamless connection between talent cultivation and industrial needs. Graduates of the school have demonstrated competitiveness in further education and employment performance, thanks to their solid professional competence and good adaptability.
Majors
School Faculty
The school has a strong faculty. It currently employs 92 in-service teachers, including 79 full-time teaching staff. Among them, 3 hold doctorate or higher degrees, and 4 are enrolled in doctoral programs. Teachers with both academic and professional qualifications account for over 53%, and those with titles of associate professor, senior engineer or above make up more than 43%. In addition, 9 teachers have an international education or work background, and 57% hold national registered professional qualification certificates. Together, they form an application-oriented and practice-focused faculty team that values both teaching and hands-on skills while possessing a certain international perspective.
Shuo Li
Dean of the School of Civil Engineering
Doctor of Tongji University A visiting scholar sponsored by the China Scholarship Council at the University of British Columbia Senior engineer and national first - class registered structural engineer With nearly 20 - year practical experience in civil engineering - related scientific research, design, and project management. Has served as the director of the Sixth Architectural Studio of the China Urban Construction Research Institute and the executive president of the Heze Region of Country Garden Group. Has in - depth research in the structural design and construction of offshore wind - power turbine installation, high-rise steel structures, modern timber structures, etc.
Pooya Saffari
Teacher, School of Civil Engineering
Postdoctoral Fellow, Haixi Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences PhD, Universiti Teknologi MARA Master's Degree, Universiti Teknologi MARA Bachelor's Degree, Azad University Supervising Engineer & Consultant, Middle East Water and Environment Consulting Engineering Company Has over 7 years of research experience and 2 years of engineering practice experience in the field of geotechnical engineering. Awarded the title of "Fujian Provincial High-Level Talent" by the Fujian Provincial Bureau of Foreign Experts Affairs. Published more than 27 academic papers in international journals and at international conferences. Received the "Elite Talent Award" conferred by the People's Government of Jinjiang City, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, China in 2020.
Xiuting Su
Teacher, School of Civil Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy, Ocean University of China Senior Engineer Engages primarily in research and teaching related to urban underground engineering and underwater shield tunnels. Serves as Director and Deputy Secretary-General of the Underwater Tunnel Engineering Technology Branch of the Chinese Society for Rock Mechanics and Engineering Published over 10 academic papers at home and abroad, including 6 as first author or corresponding author. Hold 3 authorized national invention patents. Compiled or co-compiled 4 monographs. Received 5 provincial and ministerial-level awards for research achievements.
Yuantao Yao
Dean of the Department of Intelligent Construction
Master of Engineering, Zhejiang University Bachelor of Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University Chief Structural Engineer, China Architecture Northwest Design and Research Institute Co., Ltd. Chief Structural Engineer, Shaanxi Construction Engineering Design Institute Team Leader of Structural Group, Sichuan Mingjie Architectural Design and Consulting Co., Ltd. Structural Engineer, China Architecture Southwest Design and Research Institute Co., Ltd. Master of Civil Engineering / National Class-I Registered Structural Engineer / Senior Structural Design Engineer 13 years in architectural design, with hands-on experience in designing various types of building structures and solid professional expertise.
Zheng Wang
Assistant Dean, School of Civil Engineering
Master's Degree, Institute of Engineering Mechanics, China Earthquake Administration Bachelor's Degree, Northwestern Polytechnical University Project Director, Midea Real Estate Engineering Director & Business Unit General Manager, China Vanke Co., Ltd. Project Executive Manager, China Construction First Group Construction & Development Co., Ltd. 1 Utility Model Patent: A Hoisting System for Prefabricated External Wall Panels Based on Aerial Hook Replacement (Utility Model Patent) 1 Beijing Municipal Construction Method: Aerial Hook Replacement Installation Construction Method for Fair-Faced Concrete Prefabricated External Wall Panels 1 Beijing Municipal QC Achievement: Beijing Excellent QC Group, First Prize 1 Paper in Domestic Core Journal: "Construction Technology Summary of Spherical Bearings for Underground Structures" Participated in the application of national projects (related to industrialization) for China Construction First Group Construction & Development Co., Ltd. BIM Application: Third Prize in China Construction Engineering BIM Competition; Beijing Structural Great Wall Cup, Gold Award National Excellent Project Management Achievement: First Prize (Beijing Tianzhu Vanke Center Project)
Keqiang Han
Teacher, School of Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Architectural Engineering, Ocean University of China Former Procurement and Sourcing Director of Shandong Field Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. Cost Manager of the East - Coast Area of Qingdao Shimao Investment Development Co., Ltd. Project Cost Manager of Qingdao Longhu Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. Project Manager of Qingdao Xiyuan Engineering Cost Consulting Co., Ltd.
Sai Zhang
Teacher, School of Civil Engineering
Master of Engineering in Risk Engineering, University of Tsukuba, Japan 11 years of teaching experience
Yingbing Pan
Visiting Professor, School of Civil Engineering
Professor, Xi'an Jiaotong University Review Expert for Investment Projects of Institutes under the Chinese Academy of Sciences Comprehensive Bid Evaluation and Review Expert of Shaanxi Province Vice President, Structural Sub-Committee of Xi'an Designers Association Current Chief Structural Engineer of Qu Peiqing Studio, China Architecture Northwest Design and Research Institute Co., Ltd. Main Research Directions: Structural seismic resistance, vibration reduction and isolation in high-intensity areas ; treatment of collapsible loess foundations; Prefabricated buildings Led 7 major projects, holds 6 invention patents, and has published 7 key academic papers
Canghai Zhang
Visiting Professor, School of Civil Engineering
Expert in the Expert Database of Comprehensive Bid Evaluation and Review of Shaanxi Province Lecturer, Zhulong Academic Community "Advanced Individual" in Xi'an's Political Consultation and Policy Research Work, 2019 Graduated from the Institute of Engineering Mechanics, China Earthquake Administration, with a Master of Engineering degree Current Director of the Municipal Engineering Institute, CCCC First Highway Survey and Design Institute Co., Ltd. Main research directions: Highway new construction,reconstruction&expansion,inspection, maintenance,reinforcement,and budget estimation;design work for new projects such as expressways and municipal engineering; production management, project management, and technical operation. Awards & Honors Excellent Design Award" of CCCC (China Communications Construction Company) Second Prize of "Excellent Design Project" of China Highway Survey and Design Association "Special Operation Contribution Award", 2022 The Municipal Engineering Institute won the "Excellent Department" of the Branch Institute, 2020
Xiaoyi Liu
Teaching Features
The school has proposed a teaching reform concept of "Two Innovations and Three Transformations," which includes updating teaching content, innovating teaching methods, optimizing the curriculum system, strengthening practical teaching, and promoting international education.
1、Updating Teaching Content:Through close collaboration with enterprises and industry associations, the school regularly conducts surveys on professional job requirements to ensure that the educational content is closely aligned with industry needs. At the same time, the latest industry standards, technical specifications, and cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence are integrated into the teaching system, keeping the curriculum constantly synchronized with industry developments. This provides solid content support for cultivating high-quality application-oriented talents.
2、Optimizing the Curriculum System:While strengthening the learning of foundational theoretical courses, the school has taken the lead in deeply integrating AI technology into the training programs of all majors, establishing a "AI + Major" digital and intelligent curriculum system to equip students with future core competitiveness.
3、Innovating Teaching Methods:In classroom teaching, the school has transformed the traditional lecture-dominated approach by introducing games, engaging instructional videos, teaching aid demonstrations, and experiments to stimulate students' creative thinking and motivation, while strengthening their abilities in theoretical analysis and engineering application. The mindset of an engineer is integrated throughout the entire teaching process. In practical teaching sessions, students gain intuitive understanding and knowledge through experimental operations and physical teaching aids, enabling knowledge to be "heard, seen, and touched."
4、International Education:Teachers with overseas backgrounds integrate internationally advanced knowledge into their teaching. Through case-based teaching, project practice, and other methods, they help students broaden their international perspectives and master cutting-edge technologies in intelligent construction, providing strong support for the school's international development and the cultivation of interdisciplinary talents.
Hardware Resources
The school has a laboratory area of over 1,000 square meters, including 7 basic laboratories (Surveying, Geotechnical, Construction Materials, Structures, etc.) and 1 geotechnical research laboratory. It also features a virtual simulation training room equipped with a BIM-AR display, a prefabricated construction AR sandbox, a 3D printer, VR devices, and software resources. In addition, there is a Construction Workshop covering a total area of approximately 420 square meters, which can accommodate up to 200 students for project-based teaching. It serves as the core hub for the school's characteristic "learning by doing" educational approach.
The school has a large computer lab equipped with professional software such as structural calculation software, engineering cost estimation and pricing software, project management simulation software, and the Glodon digital management platform, providing students with specialized training and practice in software application and simulation projects.
Graduate Development
Most graduates are employed in well-known enterprises or government departments, or pursue further studies at universities both domestically and internationally. A large number of them have grown into the backbone of their respective organizations.
Representative institutions for further study (partial): University of Manchester, Monash University, City University of Hong Kong, Ocean University of China, North China Electric Power University, Chongqing University, China University of Mining and Technology, Northeast Forestry University, etc.
Companies where graduates are employed (partial): China State Construction Engineering Corporation，China Railway Group Limited，China Petroleum Seventh Construction Co., Ltd，Qingjian Group Co., Ltd，Ronghua Construction Group Co., Ltd，YANJIAN GROUP CO.,LTDQingdao Haichuan Construction Group Co., Ltd，Yuguang Engineering Consulting Co., Ltd.