Journal article

Li Y, Li J, Bai T, Chen A, Gu D, Gao Y. 2024. Mechanism and Performance of SBS Polymer Dry-Modified Asphalt Mixture with PCB and TPO from Waste Tires Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 36 DOI Publisher Url

Gao Y, Liu X, Ren S, Assaf EI, Liu P, Zhang Y. 2024. Nanostructure and damage characterisation of bitumen under a low cycle strain-controlled fatigue load based on molecular simulations and rheological measurements Composites Part B: Engineering, 275 DOI Publisher Url

Li Y, Hu B, Gao Y, Feng J, Kot P. 2024. Electrical characteristics and conductivity mechanism of self-sensing asphalt concrete Construction and Building Materials, 416 DOI Publisher Url

Zou Y, Gao Y, Chen A, Wu S, Li Y, Xu H, Wang H, Yang Y, Amirkhanian S. 2024. Adhesion failure mechanism of asphalt-aggregate interface under an extreme saline environment: A molecular dynamics study Applied Surface Science, 645 DOI Publisher Url

Zhang D, Yu P, Liu Z, Liu Z, Chen H, Gao Y. 2024. Influence of acidity and alkalinity of water environments on the water stability of asphalt mixture: Phase I - molecular dynamics simulation Construction and Building Materials, 411 DOI Publisher Url

Gao Y, Liu X, Ren S, Li Y, Zhang Y. 2024. Role of Surface Roughness in Surface Energy Calculation of Aggregate Minerals Transportation Research Record, 2678 :190-201 DOI Publisher Url

Chen S, Chen C, Ma T, Han C, Luo H, Wang S, Gao Y, Yang Y. 2023. Rapid extraction of pavement aggregate gradation based on point clouds using deep learning networks Automation in Construction, 154 DOI Publisher Url

Shi B, Liu Q, Gao Y, Wu J, Chen J. 2023. Analysis of the cohesion/adhesion proportion around bitumen-mineral failure interface under tensile loading Construction and Building Materials, 399 DOI Publisher Url

Lu J, Zhang M, Feng J, Gao Y, Yang Y, Li Y, Li L. 2023. Investigation on the technical performance and workability of hot-melting road marking materials using for the high-altitude area Case Studies in Construction Materials, 18 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Li Y, Bai T, Zhang J, Gao Y. 2023. Advances in Regenerated Asphalt Mixtures Materials, 16 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Niu D, Zhang Z, Gao Y, Li Y, Yang Z, Niu Y. 2023. Effect of pretreated cow dung fiber on rheological and fatigue properties of asphalt binder Cellulose, 30 :3773-3791 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Ren S, Liu X, Gao Y, Jing R, Lin P, Erkens S, Wang H. 2023. Molecular dynamics simulation and experimental validation on the interfacial diffusion behaviors of rejuvenators in aged bitumen Materials and Design, 226 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Li Y, Li J, Li C, Chen A, Bai T, Tang S, Wu S, Gao Y, Zhu H, Feng J. 2022. Strength formation mechanism and performance of steel slag self-compacting epoxy resin concrete Construction and Building Materials, 359 DOI Publisher Url

Ren S, Liu X, Lin P, Gao Y, Erkens S. 2022. Review on the diffusive and interfacial performance of bituminous materials: From a perspective of molecular dynamics simulation Journal of Molecular Liquids, 366 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Ren S, Liu X, Lin P, Gao Y, Erkens S. 2022. Insight into the compatibility behaviors between various rejuvenators and aged bitumen: Molecular dynamics simulation and experimental validation Materials and Design, 223 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Zhang C, Tan Y, Gao Y, Fu Y, Li J, Li S, Zhou X. 2022. Resilience assessment of asphalt pavement rutting under climate change Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 109 DOI Publisher Url

Wang F, Zhu H, Shu B, Li Y, Gu D, Gao Y, Chen A, Feng J, Wu S, Liu Q, Li C. 2022. Microwave heating mechanism and self-healing performance of asphalt mixture with basalt and limestone aggregates Construction and Building Materials, 342 DOI Publisher Url

Ren S, Liu X, Lin P, Gao Y, Erkens S. 2022. Molecular dynamics simulation on bulk bitumen systems and its potential connections to macroscale performance: Review and discussion Fuel, 328 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Wang F, Zhu H, Li Y, Gu D, Gao Y, Feng J, Shu B, Li C, Wu S, Liu Q, Xu Z. 2022. Microwave heating mechanism and Self-healing performance of scrap tire pyrolysis carbon black modified bitumen Construction and Building Materials, 341 DOI Publisher Url

Yi J, Feng J, Li Y, Bai T, Chen A, Gao Y, Wu F, Wu S, Liu Q, Li C. 2022. Research on Design and Performance of Self-Compacting Cement Emulsified Bitumen Mixture (CEBM) Materials, 15 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Li Y, Feng J, Wu S, Chen A, Kuang D, Bai T, Gao Y, Zhang J, Li L, Wan L, Liu Q, Chen Z, Gu D. 2022. Review of ultraviolet ageing mechanisms and anti-ageing methods for asphalt binders Journal of Road Engineering, 2 :137-155 DOI Publisher Url

Ren S, Liu X, Erkens S, Lin P, Gao Y. 2022. Multi-component analysis, molecular model construction, and thermodynamics performance prediction on various rejuvenators of aged bitumen Journal of Molecular Liquids, 360 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Ren S, Liu X, Lin P, Erkens S, Gao Y. 2022. Chemical characterizations and molecular dynamics simulations on different rejuvenators for aged bitumen recycling Fuel, 324 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Gao Y, Zhang Y, Zhang C, Liu X, Jing R. 2022. Quantifying oxygen diffusion in bitumen films using molecular dynamics simulations Construction and Building Materials, 331 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Wu J, Wang H, Liu Q, Gao Y, Liu S. 2022. A Temperature-Independent Methodology for Polymer Bitumen Modification Evaluation Based on DSR Measurement Polymers, 14 :848 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Chen P, Luo X, Gao Y, Zhang Y. 2022. Modeling percentages of cohesive and adhesive debonding in bitumen-aggregate interfaces using molecular dynamics approaches Applied Surface Science, 571 DOI Publisher Url

Chen J, Dan H, Ding Y, Gao Y, Guo M, Guo S, Han B, Hong B, Hou Y, Hu C, Hu J, Huyan J, Jiang J, Jiang W, Li C, Liu P, Liu Y, Liu Z, Lu G, Ouyang J, Qu X, Ren D, Wang C, Wang C, Wang D, Wang D, Wang H, Wang H, Xiao Y, Xing C, Xu H, Yan Y, Yang X, You L, You Z, Yu B, Yu H, Yu H, Zhang H, Zhang J, Zhou C, Zhou C, Zhu X. 2021. New innovations in pavement materials and engineering: A review on pavement engineering research 2021 Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering (English Edition), 8 :815-999 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Gao Y, Zhang Y, Omairey EL, Al-Malaika S, Sheena H. 2021. Influence of anti-ageing compounds on rheological properties of bitumen Journal of Cleaner Production, 318 DOI Publisher Url

Li L, Yang Y, Gao Y, Zhang Y. 2021. Healing characterisations of waste-derived bitumen based on crack length: Laboratory and modelling Journal of Cleaner Production, 316 DOI Publisher Url

Li L, Gao Y, Zhang Y. 2021. Predicting healing in viscoelastic bitumen using alien strain method International Journal of Fatigue, 145 DOI Publisher Url

Zhang Y, Gao Y. 2021. Predicting crack growth in viscoelastic bitumen under a rotational shear fatigue load Road Materials and Pavement Design, 22 :603-622 DOI Publisher Url

Li L, Gao Y, Zhang Y. 2021. Fatigue cracking characterisations of waste-derived bitumen based on crack length International Journal of Fatigue, 142 DOI Publisher Url

Dong M, Sun W, Li L, Gao Y. 2020. Effect of asphalt film thickness on shear mechanical properties of asphalt-aggregate interface Construction and Building Materials, 263 DOI Publisher Url

Gao Y, Li L, Zhang Y. 2020. Modelling crack initiation in bituminous binders under a rotational shear fatigue load International Journal of Fatigue, 139 DOI Publisher Url

Zhou X, Zhao G, Wu S, Tighe S, Pickel D, Chen M, Adhikari S, Gao Y. 2020. Effects of biochar on the chemical changes and phase separation of bio-asphalt under different aging conditions Journal of Cleaner Production, 263 DOI Publisher Url

Zhou X, Zhao G, Tighe S, Chen M, Wu S, Adhikari S, Gao Y. 2020. Quantitative comparison of surface and interface adhesive properties of fine aggregate asphalt mixtures composed of basalt, steel slag, and andesite Construction and Building Materials, 246 DOI Publisher Url

Li L, Gao Y, Zhang Y. 2020. Crack length based healing characterisation of bitumen at different levels of cracking damage Journal of Cleaner Production, 258 DOI Publisher Url

Gao Y, Li L, Zhang Y. 2020. Modeling Crack Propagation in Bituminous Binders under a Rotational Shear Fatigue Load using Pseudo J-Integral Paris’ Law Transportation Research Record, 2674 :94-103 DOI Publisher Url

Gao Y, Zhang Y, Yang Y, Zhang J, Gu F. 2019. Molecular dynamics investigation of interfacial adhesion between oxidised bitumen and mineral surfaces Applied Surface Science, 479 :449-462 DOI Publisher Url

Gao Y, Zhang Y, Gu F, Xu T, Wang H. 2018. Impact of minerals and water on bitumen-mineral adhesion and debonding behaviours using molecular dynamics simulations Construction and Building Materials, 171 :214-222 DOI Publisher Url

Dong MS, Gao YM, Li LL, Wang LN, Sun ZB. 2016. Viscoelastic micromechanical model for dynamic modulus prediction of asphalt concrete with interface effects Journal of Central South University, 23 :926-933 DOI Publisher Url

Gao Y, Dong M, Li L, Wang L, Sun Z. 2015. Interface effects on the creep characteristics of asphalt concrete Construction and Building Materials, 96 :591-598 DOI Publisher Url

Ren S, Liu X, Jing R, Gao Y, Lin P, Erkens S. Investigating the rheological properties and compatibility behaviours of RET/PE and WR/CR/SBS compound-modified bitumen Road Materials and Pavement Design, DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Conference publication

Ren S, Liu X, Gao Y, Erkens S. 2024. Preparation and characterization on elastomer/plastic compound modified bitumen Advances in Functional Pavements - Proceedings of the 7th Chinese-European Workshop on Functional Pavements, CEW 2023, :3-7 DOI Publisher Url

Al Nageim H, Albusultan S, Dulaimi A, Robinson H, Large I, Gao Y. 2024. New generation of cold mix asphalt for road surfacing and maintenance Advances in Functional Pavements - Proceedings of the 7th Chinese-European Workshop on Functional Pavements, CEW 2023, :293-296 DOI Publisher Url

Zou Y, Chen A, Wu S, Li Y, Gao Y, Amirkhanian S. 2024. Effect of acid rain on chemical structure and rheological properties of bitumen at different depths Advances in Functional Pavements - Proceedings of the 7th Chinese-European Workshop on Functional Pavements, CEW 2023, :208-211 DOI Publisher Url

Zhao W, Gao YM, Dong MS. 2014. Computation model of network scale for urban rail transit based on mutualism model Applied Mechanics and Materials, 631-632 :1329-1333 DOI Publisher Url

Chapters

Li L, Gao Y, Zhang Y. 2022. Healing Characterisation of Waste-Derived Bitumen Based on Crack Length RILEM Bookseries 27 :975-982 DOI Publisher Url

Gao Y, Li L, Zhang Y. 2022. Crack Evolution of Bitumen Under Torsional Shear Fatigue Loads RILEM Bookseries 27 :481-487 DOI Publisher Url

Research Grants Awarded:

Liverpool John Moores University - Pump priming award, Electromechanical modelling and characterisation of self-sensing asphalt materials, Grant value (£): 5000. 2023

EU Horizon 2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Individual Fellowships (IF), Fatigue Damage and Healing of Bituminous Materials: from Microscopic Mechanism towards Lifetime Extension (FHBMicro), Grant value (£): € 187 572.48, Duration of research project: 2 Years. 2021

Editorial boards:

MDPI Polymers (Impact Factor 5.0) - Special Issue "Multiscale–Multiphysics Modelling and Characterisation of Multiphase Polymer-Based Bituminous Materials", Guest Editor, https://www.mdpi.com/journal/polymers/special_issues/2M97OTNCUQ. 2023

Frontiers in Energy Research - Special Issue "Sustainable Pavements: Technologies and Assessments for Renewable Energy Harvesting and Application", Guest Editor, https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/57209/sustainable-pavements-technologies-and-assessments-for-renewable-energy-harvesting-and-application. 2023

MDPI Materials - Special Issue "Advances in Regenerated Asphalt Mixtures", Guest Editor, https://www.mdpi.com/journal/materials/special_issues/Regenerated_Asphalt_Mixtures. 2022

Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering (English Edition), Young Academic Editor.

Award:

Best Paper Award, The TRC 2021 Transportation Research Congress. 2021

Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-financed Students Abroad, China Scholarship Council. 2021

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Individual Fellowships, European Commission. 2021

ARMOURERS & BRASIERS’ Prize, The Armourers & Brasiers' Company. 2019

Fully-funded PhD Studentship, Aston University. 2017

Membership of professional bodies:

Member, Academy of Pavement Science and Engineering (APSE).

Member, International Society for Asphalt Pavements (ISAP).

Member, RILEM, 278-CHA (Crack-Healing of Asphalt Pavement Materials) Technical Committee.

Member, Transportation Research Board (TRB) Standing Committee (AKM 20).

Conference organisation:

The 21st International Conference of Highways and Airport Pavement Engineering, Asphalt Technology, and Infrastructure, 28-29 February 2024, Liverpool, UK, Organizing Committee Member.

The Chinese-European Workshop on Functional Pavement (CEW 2023), 2-4 July 2023, Birmingham, UK, Organizing Committee Member/Session Chair, http://cew2023.allconfs.org/meeting/index_en.asp?id=13520.

The International Symposium on Frontiers of Road and Airport Engineering (iFRAE 2021), 12-14 July 2021, Delft, The Netherlands, Organizing Committee/Youth Committee Member.

The TRC 2021 Transportation Research Congress, 5-7 November 2021, Hangzhou, China, Youth Committee Member.