Zhangli Hu

Zhangli Hu is a Ph.D. candidate at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), specializing in the prediction and simulation of autogenous shrinkage in cementitious materials. She holds both a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in civil engineering from Hunan University, China. Her research focuses on the hydration, microstructure, and mechanical properties of cement, particularly concerning early-age deformation and durability. Hu has contributed significantly to the field, co-authoring the paper "Corrugated tube protocol for autogenous shrinkage measurements: review and statistical assessment," published in Materials and Structures. Her work includes developing analytical and numerical methods to predict autogenous deformation in low water-to-binder ratio cement systems, with a particular emphasis on fly ash blended cements. Through her innovative research, she aims to enhance the understanding of autogenous shrinkage mechanisms, which is critical for improving the performance and longevity of concrete structures.