Summary
Mr. Zitong Wen is a dedicated Ph.D. candidate in Civil Engineering at the University of Bristol, specializing in the impacts of urbanization and climate change on city heatwave resilience. With strong academic roots in structural engineering and sustainability, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to civil infrastructure and environmental modeling.
Education
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Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, University of Bristol (2022–Present)
Focus: Urban heatwave resilience using high-resolution spatiotemporal data.
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M.Sc. in Civil Engineering, University of Birmingham (2020–2021)
Research: Energy-efficient design of GFRP-reinforced concrete beams.
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B.Eng. in Civil Engineering, Southeast University Chengxian College (2016–2020)
Courses: Bridge Engineering, Structure Mechanics, Highway Construction.
Work Experience
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Teaching Assistant, University of Bristol (2024–Present)
Supports seminars, student engagement, and academic logistics.
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Intern Road Engineer, Haotai Engineering Construction Group (2019)
Contributed to highway pavement recycling and project management.
Research Experence
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Research Assistant, Cardiff University (2024–Present)
Project on wind–rainfall interaction effects on bridge slope stability.
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Research Assistant, Southeast University (2018)
Collapse analysis of the Miami pedestrian bridge using FEM.
Research Interests
- Urban heat resilience
- Remote sensing in civil infrastructure
- Wind–rainfall interaction modeling
- Structural safety and sustainability
Skills
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Coding: MATLAB, R
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3D Software: AutoCAD, Revit
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Data Tools: SPSS, Microsoft Office