Meng Wu
Graduate Research Assistant | Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering, Michigan Technological University
Supervisor: Zhanping You 🔗
Graduate Research Assistant | Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering, Michigan Technological University
Supervisor: Zhanping You 🔗
My research direction is multi-scale analysis of aging and rejuvenation mechanism of polymer-modified asphalt; Become an engineer working to improve the design and evaluation of asphalt materials
Michigan Technological University | Houghton, MI |August 2022 - June 2026
GPA: 3.94/4.0
Southeast University | Nanjing, China | September 2019 - July 2022
GPA: 90.3/100
Master Thesis: Research on Strength Formation Mechanism of Emulsified Cold Recycled Mixture Based on Molecular Dynamics Simulation
RWTH Aachen University | Aachen, Germany | October 2018 - April 2019
Grade: Very Good
Chang'an University | Xi'an, China | August 2015 - July 2019
GPA: 90/100 | Rank: 2/155
Wu, M., L. Yin, M. Li, Z. You, D. Jin, and K. Xin （2025), A state-of-the-art review of asphalt aging behavior at macro, micro, and molecular scales. Construction and Building Materials, 2025. 460: p. 139738 DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.139738
Wu, M., Li, M., & You, Z. (2024). Asphalt property prediction through high-throughput molecular dynamics simulation. Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, 1–15. DOI: 10.1111/mice.13325
Wu, M., You, Z., Jin, D., Yin, L., & Xin, K. (2024). Aging effects on asphalt adhesive properties: molecular dynamics simulation of chemical composition and structural changes. Molecular Simulation, 1–19. DOI:10.1080/08927022.2024.2359568
Wu, M. and Z. You. (2023). Molecular dynamics models to investigate the diffusion behavior of emulsified asphalt. Construction and Building Materials, 2023. 409: p. 134061. DOI:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.134061.
Yao, Y., G. Xu, M. Wu, and M. Zhao. (2023). Exploring the influence of cement and cement hydration products on strength and interfacial adhesion in emulsified cold recycled mixture: A molecular dynamics and experimental investigation. Construction and Building Materials, 409: p. 134050. DOI:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.134050
Wu, M., You, Z., & Jin, D. (2023). Adhesion Performance of Rubber Modified Asphalt in Chip Seal: A Molecular Dynamic Study. Materials, 16(18), 6324. DOI:10.3390/ma16186324
Xu, G., Yao, Y., Wu, M., & Zhao, Y. (2023). Molecular simulation and experimental analysis on co-aging behaviors of SBS modifier and asphalt in SBS-modified asphalt. Molecular Simulation, 49(7), 629-642. DOI:10.1080/08927022.2023.2182134 (Corresponding author)
Zhang, W., Ahmad, K. N., Tong, Z., Hu, Z., Wang, H., Wu, M., ... & Mohammad, L. N. (2023). In-Time Density Monitoring of In-Place Asphalt Layer Construction via Intelligent Compaction Technology. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 35(1), 04022386. DOI:10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0004558 (Corresponding author)
Zhu, Y., Ma, T., Xu, G., Fan, J., Zhang, Y., & Wu, M. (2023). Study of the Mixing between Asphalt and Rejuvenator in Hot In-Place Recycled Layer. Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part B: Pavements, 149(2), 04023005. DOI:10.1061/JPEODX.PVENG-1033
Wu, M., Xu, G., Luan, Y., Zhu, Y., Ma, T., & Zhang, W. (2022). Molecular dynamics simulation on cohesion and adhesion properties of the emulsified cold recycled mixtures. Construction and Building Materials, 333, 127403. DOI:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.127403
Luan, Y., Ma, T., Wang, S., Ma, Y., Xu, G., & Wu, M. (2022). Investigating mechanical performance and interface characteristics of cold recycled mixture: Promoting sustainable utilization of reclaimed asphalt pavement. Journal of Cleaner Production, 369, 133366. DOI:10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.133366
Fu, Y., Wu, M., Hei, T., Dong, Z., Hu, J., & Zhang, W. (2022). Research on the Adhesion and Self-healing Properties of Bio-asphalt Based on Molecular Simulation. Advance Researches in Civil Engineering, 4(2), 24-43. DOI:10.30469/arce.2022.157270
Zhang, W., Luan, Y., Ma, T., Wang, S., Chen, J., Li, J., & Wu, M. (2021). Multilevel analysis of the aging mechanisms and performance evolution of rubber-modified asphalt. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 33(12), 04021365. DOI:10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0004000
Zhang, W., Lee, J., Ahn, H. J., Le, Q., Wu, M., Zhu, H., & Zhang, J. (2019). Field Investigation of Clay Balls in Full-Depth Asphalt Pavement. Materials, 12(18), 2879. DOI:10.3390/ma12182879
View my Scopus profileReview activity for Construction & Building Materials: 29 reviews
Review activity for Journal of Building Engineering: 4 reviews
Review activity for Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: 8 reviews
Review activity for Journal of Molecular Liquids: 2 reviews
Review activity for Case Studies in Construction Materials: 4 reviews
The AAPT 2024 Student Poster, "Asphalt Property Prediction Through High-Throughput Molecular Dynamics Simulation," presented on September 9–12, 2024, at LOEWS Chicago Hotel.
The TRB 2025 Student Poster, "Laboratory Evaluation of Mixture Performance of High-Content Rubber Asphalt Using Wet Process," presented at the 2025 TRB Annual Meeting.
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