Ming He
School
School of Civil Engineering
Professional Title
Associate professor
Administrative Appointments
Deputy Head of Department
Discipline
Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
Contact Information
minghe@tju.edu.cn
Yaguan Road 135, Jinnan District, Tianjin, China
300350
Brief Introduction
Dr. Ming He obtained his BEng (2010) and PhD (2017) degrees from Dalian University of Technology. He subsequently joined Tianjin University, where he served as a Lecturer in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering from 2017 to 2020 and has been an Associate Professor since 2020. His research focuses on Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH), Wave Hydrodynamics, Wave/Current-Structure Interaction, and Fluid Mechanics in Water Sports.
Education Background
- Ph.D.| Dalian University of Technology| Port, Coastal and Offshore Engineering| 2017
- B.Eng.| Dalian University of Technology| Port, Waterway and Coastal Engineering| 2010
Research Interests
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Ocean Wave Hydrodynamics
- Fluid-Structure Interaction
- Sports Fluid Dynamics
Courses
Professional Membership
- Member of Group for AI Application Technologies, Academic
Committee of Ship Mechanics, Chinese Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers - Senior Member of Chinese Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
- Member of Chinese Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics
- Youth Editorial Committee of Journal of Southwest Petroleum University (Science & Technology Edition)
- Youth Editorial Committee of Journal of Waterway and Harbor
- Youth Editorial Committee of Journal of Changsha University of Science & Technology (Natural Science)
- Review Editor of Frontiers in Environmental Science
- Guest Editor of Sustainability
- Guest Editor of Water
- Guest Editor of Applied Sciences
- Guest Editor of Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing
- Guest Editor of International Journal of Ocean and Coastal Engineering
- Reviewer of Over 50 Journals/Conferences (https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/1657127)
Positions & Employments
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2024.4-2025.4
Department of Engineering | University of Cambridge | Visiting Scholar -
2020.9-2022.9
College of Engineering | Ocean University of China | Visiting Scholar -
2017.4-2020.5
School of Civil Engineering | Tianjin University | Post Doctor -
2020.5-Now
School of Civil Engineering | Tianjin University | Associate Professor -
2017.3-2020.5
School of Civil Engineering | Tianjin University | Lecturer
Academic Achievements
- Papers
- [1] H. Yu*, M. He, Y. Lu, V. D. P. Remco, D. Liang*, 2026. Feeling the unseen: Clear air turbulence as a window into climate communication challenges. Environ. Impact Assess. Rev. 121, 108539
- [2] J. Liu, M. He*, D. Liang, 2026. Institutions, culture, and resources: Triple constraints and breakthroughs in localizing the undergraduate educational philosophy of the University of Cambridge. China University Teaching (3-4), 123-128 (in Chinese)
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- [3] M. He, Y. Wang, J. Ma, J. Gao, C. Yang*, D. Liang, 2025. Design of submerged floating tunnel subjected to solitary wave impact using SPH method. Marit. Eng. 178(4), 143-156
- [4] X. Zhang, X. Li, Y. Sui, H. Qu, M. He*, 2025. Theory for generating linear waves with a cylinder-shaped plunger. The Ocean Engineering 43(6), 154-164 (in Chinese)
- [5] Y. Meng, X. Li, M. He*, Y. Sui, X. Zhang, 2025. Study on wave dissipation performance of ecological breakwater with seagrasses planted on submerged horizontal plate. The Ocean Engineering 43(1), 189-199 (in Chinese)
- [6] X. Li, Y. Sui, Y. Meng, X. Zhang, A. Khayyer, M. He*, D. Liang, 2024. Theory for plunger-type wavemakers to generate second-order Stokes waves and Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics verification. Appl. Ocean Res. 153, 104244
- [7] M. He, Y. Wang, J. Ma, C. Yang*, D. Liang, 2024. SPH study of hydrodynamic responses of submerged floating tunnels to solitary wave impact. 2024 SPHERIC Zhuhai International Workshop. Oct. 17-20, Zhuhai, China
- [8] R. Jin, M. He*, B. Geng, H. Zhang*, D. Liang, 2024. SPH study of scale effects of perforated caissons. Ocean Eng. 310, 118665
- [9] M. He, M. Pang, N.-Z. Chen*, 2023. Engineering critical assessment (ECA) for monopile foundation of an offshore wind turbine subjected to pitting. Ocean Eng. 285, 115400
- [10] M. He, D. Liang, B. Ren, J. Li, S. Shao*, 2023. Wave interactions with multi-float structures: SPH model, experimental validation, and parametric study. Coast. Eng. 184, 104333
- [11] M. He, M. Pang, N.Z. Chen*, 2022. Residual ultimate strength prediction of monopile foundation of offshore wind turbine subjected to pitting. 19th International Congress of the International Maritime Association of the Mediterranean. Sep. 26-29, Istanbul, Turkey
- [12] W. Guo, J. Zou, M. He*, H. Mao, Y. Liu, 2022. Comparison of hydrodynamic performance of floating breakwater with taut, slack, and hybrid mooring systems: An SPH-based preliminary investigation. Ocean Eng. 258, 111818
- [13] R. Jin, L. Han, M. He*, B. Geng, H. Zhang, 2022. SPH study on scale effect of perforated caisson. The Ocean Engineering 40(3), 61-68 (in Chinese)
- [14] M. He*, X. Gao, A. Khayyer, 2022. Generating precise solitary waves using arbitrary shaped plunger-type wavemakers - Theoretical derivations and SPH simulations. 2022 SPHERIC Xi'an International Workshop. Mar. 28-Apr. 2, Xi'an, China
- [15] X. Cheng, C. Liu, Q. Zhang, M. He*, X. Gao*, 2021. Numerical study on the hydrodynamic characteristics of a double row floating breakwater composed of a pontoon and an airbag. J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 9(9), 983
- [16] M. He, A. Khayyer, X. Gao*, W. Xu, B. Liu, 2021. Theoretical method for generating solitary waves using plunger-type wavemakers and its Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics validation. Appl. Ocean Res. 106, 102414
- [17] W.-h. Xu, M. Yang, H.-n. Ai, M. He*, M.-h. Li, 2020. Application of helical strakes for suppressing the flow-induced vibration of two side-by-side long flexible cylinders. China Ocean Eng. 34(2), 172-184
- [18] M. He, W. Xu., Xi. Gao*, B. Ren, 2020. Application of a coupled SPH-FEM model to the wave-submerged horizontal plate interaction. 2020 SPHERIC Harbin International Workshop. Jan. 13-16, Harbin, China
- [19] M. He, W. Xu, X. Gao*, B. Ren, 2019. Solitary wave generation theory based on wedge water entry and its SPH validation. The 19th China Ocean (and Coastal) Engineering Symposium. Oct. 11-13, Chongqing, China (in Chinese)
- [20] M. He, X.-f. Gao, W.-h. Xu*, B. Ren, 2019. A new approach for solitary wave generation through water entry of circular cylinder and its numerical validation. The 30th National Symposium on Hydrodynamics and the 15th National Hydrodynamics Academic Conference. Aug. 16-19, Hefei, China (in Chinese)
- [21] M. He, X. Gao, W. Xu*, B. Ren, H. Wang, 2019. Potential application of submerged horizontal plate as a wave energy breakwater: A 2D study using the WCSPH method. Ocean Eng. 185, 27-46
- [22] X. Gao, Z. Xu, W. Xu, M. He*, 2019. Cross-flow Vortex-Induced Vibration (VIV) responses and hydrodynamic forces of a long flexible and low mass ratio pipe. J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 7(6), 179
- [23] X. Gao, H. Wang, M. He*, W. Xu, 2019. Configuration of submerged horizontal plate breakwater considering tidal-level variation. Journal of Tianjin University (Science and Technology) 52(5), 529-538 (in Chinese)
- [24] M. He, W. Xu, X. Gao*, B. Ren, 2018. SPH simulation of wave scattering by a heaving submerged horizontal plate. Int. J. Ocean Coast. Eng. 1(2), 1840004
- [25] M. He, W. Xu*, X. Gao, B. Ren, 2018. The layout of submerged horizontal plate breakwater (SHPB) with respect to the tidal-level variation. Coast. Eng. J. 60(3), 280-298
- [26] W.-h. Xu, W.-q. Qin, M. He*, X.-f. Gao, 2018. Passive VIV reduction of an inclined flexible cylinder by means of helical strakes with round-section. China Ocean Eng. 32(4), 413-421
- [27] M. He, X.-f. Gao*, W.-h. Xu, 2018. Numerical simulation of wave-current interaction using the SPH method. J. Hydrodyn. 30(3), 535-538
- [28] M. He, H. Wang, X. Gao*, W. Xu, 2017. Lagrangian simulation of wave-current environment. Shipbuilding of China 58(S1), 19-27 (in Chinese)
- [29] M. He, B. Ren, D. Qiu*, 2016. Experimental study of nonlinear behaviors of a free-floating body in waves. China Ocean Eng. 30(3), 421-430
- [30] M. He, D.-h. Qiu*, 2015. Practical calculation method of cnoidal wave shoaling (II): a supplement to the Code of Hydrology for Sea Harbour. Port and Waterway Engineering (4), 13-18 (in Chinese)
- [31] M. He, D.-h. Qiu*, 2015. Practical calculation method of cnoidal wave shoaling (I): a supplement to the Code of Hydrology for Sea Harbour. Port and Waterway Engineering (1), 1-7 (in Chinese)
- [32] M. He, B. Ren*, F. Jiang, C. Ma, 2013. Simulation of dynamic coupling between waves and a free-floating rectangular box by smoothed particle hydrodynamics. The 32nd International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering. Jun. 9-14, Nantes, France
- Patents
- [1] R. Jin, M. He, M. Liu, B. Geng, Y. Zhu, Z. Qi, G. Kang, C. Hu, Y. Xiong, X. Zhao, A method and system for generating second order Stokes waves using plunger-type wavemaker. Chinese Invention Patent, ZL202210992453.1, 2026.02.17
- [2] W. Ouyang, M. He, Y. Lu, Z. Huang, A flexible inter-modular connector for floating photovoltaics. Chinese Invention Patent, ZL202411818293.4, 2025.10.10
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- [3] R. Jin, M. He, Y. Zhu, B. Geng, M. Liu, G. Kang, Z. Qi, C. Hu, Y. Xiong, X. Zhao, A method and system for generating linear waves using plunger-type wavemaker. Chinese Invention Patent, ZL202210992473.9, 2024.09.10
- [4] X. Zhang, Y. Sui, M. He, X. Li, SPH procedure for interaction between waves and multi-module floating structure V1.0. Chinese Software Copyright, 2023SR1020175, 2023.09.06
- [5] Y. Meng, M. He, X. Li, SPH procedure for interaction between waves and submerged horizontal plate V1.0. Chinese Software Copyright, 2023SR0056287, 2023.01.10
- [6] X. Li, Y. Meng, M. He, SPH procedure for interaction between waves and box-shaped structure V1.0. Chinese Software Copyright, 2022SR1403815, 2022.10.18
- [7] M. He, Y. Sui, X. Li, Software for wave generation using wedge-type plunger V1.0. Chinese Software Copyright, 2022SR0959571, 2022.07.22
- [8] Y. Meng, M. He, X. Li, SPH procedure for dam break simulation V1.0. Chinese Software Copyright, 2022SR0957210, 2022.07.21
- [9] Y. Sui, M. He, X. Li, Procedure for piston-type wave-making based on particle method V1.0. Chinese Software Copyright, 2022SR0952310, 2022.07.20
- [10] M. He, W. Xu, X. Gao, H. Wang, A fluid-structure interaction algorithm for elastic thin-walled structures. Chinese Invention Patent, ZL201810580464.2, 2022.05.17
- [11] X. Gao, H. Huo, M. He, W. Xu, A breakwater with integrated power generation functionality. Chinese Utility Model Patent, ZL202021106369.8, 2021.03.12
- [12] M. He, H. Huo, X. Gao, A flexible-connected very large floating structure. Chinese Utility Model Patent, ZL202021149246.2, 2021.02.26
- Honors & Awards
- [1] Third Prize in the 2025 National Competition for the Application of Shipbuilding CAE Industrial Software MarineWave Platform (Supervisor)
- [2] Outstanding Presentation Award at the 2025 Conference for Early-Career and Mid-Career Scholars in Port, Waterway, Coastal, and Ocean Engineering, 2025.12
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- [3] Coastal Engineering Journal Reviewer Award of 2024, 2025.11
- [4] Outstanding Thesis Supervisor for the Class of 2025 Undergraduate Students, Tianjin University, 2025.10
- [5] Applied Ocean Research Top Reviewer 2019-2024, 2025.04
- [6] First Prize in the 2024 National Competition for the Application of Shipbuilding CAE Industrial Software Numerical Tank (Supervisor)
- [7] Second Prize of the 2023 Teaching Achievement Award in Hydraulic Engineering-related Majors of Higher Education Institutes, 2023.07
- [8] ICCES Best Student Paper Award (Supervisor), 2023.04
- [9] Third Tier of the Tianjin "131" Innovative Talent Cultivation Project, 2019.10
- [10] Excellent Paper Award for Young Researchers at the 19th Chinese Ocean and Coastal Engineering Academic Symposium, 2019.10
- [11] Elite Scholar Program of Tianjin University, 2018.12
- [12] Outstanding Youth Award at the 2018 Conference for Early-Career and Mid-Career Scholars in Port, Waterway, Coastal, and Ocean Engineering, 2018.04
- Research Grants
- [1] General Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China, Study on the drift-sinking coupled motion characteristics of overboard containers in complex marine environments, Jan. 2025 - Dec. 2028, 480,000 RMB, PI
- [2] Young Scientists Fund of National Natural Science Foundation of China, 3D numerical investigation on the dynamic response characteristics of the multi module floating structure under wave action, Jan. 2018 - Dec. 2020, 300,000 RMB, PI
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- [3] General Program of China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, Key technology research on the very large floating structure used as harbors in the Bohai Bay, Nov. 2017 - May 2020, 50,000 RMB, PI
- [4] Open Fund of State Key Laboratory of Ocean Engineering, Study on hydrodynamic characteristics of a composite structure consisting of submerged horizontal plate and VIVACE device that designed for wave attenuation as well as electricity generation, Jan. 2023 - Dec. 2024, 80,000 RMB, PI
- [5] Open Fund of State Key Laboratory of Coastal and Offshore Engineering, Elaborate simulation of the hydrodynamic performance of large floating structures connected with flexible joints, May 2017 - Oct. 2020, 30,000 RMB, PI
- [6] Open Fund of Key Laboratory of Port, Waterway and Sedimentation Engineering of the Ministry of Transport, Study on dynamic response mechanism and wave protection measures of offshore floating solar, Aug. 2024 - Dec. 2025, 45,000 RMB, PI
- [7] "Tianhe" Qingsuo Open Research Fund, Maritime search and rescue, Aug. 2022 - Aug. 2023, 300,000 Core-Hours, PI
- [8] Elite Scholar Program of Tianjin University, Large multi-module floating structure, Jan. 2019 - Dec. 2020, 100,000 RMB, PI
- [9] Tianjin University Cultivating Project for the Industry-University-Research, Research on the digitalization of quality and safety supervision in Tianjin's transportation engineering, Jan. 2018 - Dec. 2018, 50,000 RMB, PI
- [10] Technical service commissioned by Road and Bridge International Co., Ltd., Calculation of floating transportation of steel structure of main span of new Panlong-Jialing River bridge construction project, Apr. 2022 - Jun. 2022, 300,000 RMB, PI
- [11] Technical service commissioned by China Northeast Architectural Design and Research Institute Co., Ltd., Validation and optimization of simulation technology of wind engineering for building based on OpenFOAM, Jan. 2024 - Jan. 2025, 200,000 RMB, PI
- [12] Technical development commissioned by Guangdong Ocean University, Key technology development for an integrated floating breakwater-WEC system with liquid cargo, May 2026 - May 2027, 30,000 RMB, PI