Hello! I’m Dr. Wang.
I’m a materials researcher and AI-native entrepreneur working across bridge-deck pavements, high-performance road materials, and intelligent maintenance. I combine materials science, artificial intelligence, and engineering validation so research can travel beyond papers and laboratories.
My work addresses a practical gap: inspection, decisions, materials, experiments, and construction are often disconnected. Through Asphalt.AI and its product ecosystem I’m building a closed loop from sensing and decision-making to material validation, execution, and feedback—so every maintenance recommendation can be explained, traced, and tested.
At Southeast University and the Nanjing Modern Integrated Transportation Laboratory, I advance interdisciplinary research and engineering translation. I’m also exploring the Yingzhiyuan OPC Community and OPC.bot, using AI collaborators to help individual innovators coordinate multiple roles and turn specialist ideas into real-world outcomes.
Research & practice
- Southeast UniversityAssistant Researcher•Jan 2021 – Present
- Nanjing Modern Comprehensive Transportation LaboratoryAssociate Researcher; Head, AI Applications Research Department•Sep 2023 – Present
Academic background
- University of AdelaideBachelor’s Degree (First Class Honours)•2010 – 2013Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering•2014 – 2018
- Southeast UniversityBridge Deck Pavement & Maintenance Research•2021 – Present
- Nanjing Modern Comprehensive Transportation LaboratorySmart Maintenance & Materials Innovation•2023 – Present
Research focus
Research ecosystem
As featured in
Nanjing Daily · Xinhua Daily · Yangtse Evening Post / Purple Cow News · Nanjing Broadcasting Corporation · Jiangsu Economic News
The press archive lists 6 reports from 5 outlets. Publication dates range from to . The linked press page provides each report’s summary and source links.
Which awards recognize this work?
The 2 honors below are documented in official award notices. Each entry identifies the award and Dr. Wang’s role in the team or as a faculty supervisor.
- China Highway & Transportation Society Science and Technology Award, First Prize (2023)Team award; Wang Houzhi is the second-listed contributor
- China International College Students' Innovation Competition (2023), National Gold AwardOne of the faculty supervisors
Research, built for the real world
Open to collaborations in road materials, intelligent maintenance, AI research platforms, and OPC initiatives.


