大连理工大学-香港理工大学联合培养博士，深圳大学“百人计划”岗位副教授，硕士、博士生导师。主要从事岩石动力学、岩体中应力波传播、以及数值模拟方法等方面的科研工作。主持国家自然科学基金委青年科学基金项目1项、面上项目2项，参与包括国家重点基础研究发展计划(973)项目、国家重大科研仪器研制项目、国家自然科学基金面上项目等纵向研究课题多项。研究成果在International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences、Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering、Computers and Geotechnics等学科顶级期刊发表学术期刊30余篇，获得教育部自然科学一等奖等省部级奖励4项。

承担科研项目：

     1. 国家自然科学基金青年项目，断续节理岩体应力波传播规律与节理动态力学响应研究，27万，No.51904189，2020.01-2022.12，结题，主持

     2. 国家自然科学基金面上项目，构造型深部岩体动力灾害的孕育和发生全过程机理研究，54万，2023.01-2026.12，在研，主持

     3. 国家自然科学基金面上项目，深部矿山多源固废充填材料性能优化与充填体动力响应特征研究，48万，2025.01-2028.12，在研，主持

近五年获奖：

     1.  裂隙岩体三维裂纹动态扩展规律与破断机制，教育部自然科学奖一等奖，2023年，本人排名6/7

     2.  高地应力条件下深部洞室的动力响应与失稳破坏机制，中国岩石力学与工程学会自然科学奖一等奖，2021年，本人排名3/5

     3.  大型矿山边坡致灾机理云计算与失稳前兆信息智能监测预警，中国冶金矿山企业协会科学技术奖一等奖，2022年，本人排名5/15

     4.  强震区高拱坝工程微震监测与数值仿真方法，中国大坝工程学会科技进步奖二等奖，2020年，本人排名9/15

近五年发表论文：

        1. Liao ZY, Jiang ZC, Ma K*, Gao ZL, Ke H, Wei AC. Investigation on cumulative response evolution and stability assessment of rock slope under mainshock and aftershocks, Computers and Geotechnics, 2025, 180: 1-17. 

         2. Liao ZY, Xu JC, Zhang K, Zhou CT*. Exploring wave propagation behaviors in rock: A grain‐based perspective on mineral structures, Deep underground science and engineering, 2025, 1-15. 

        3. Ma K, Peng YL, Liao ZY*, Wang ZR. Dynamic responses and failure characteristics of the tunnel caused by rockburst: An entire process modelling from incubation to occurrence phases, Computers and Geotechnics, 2024, 171: 1-19. 

        4. Zhang K，Zheng WB，Liao ZY*，Xie HP，Zhou CT，Chen SG，Zhu JB. Risk assessment of ground collapse along tunnels in karst terrain by using an improved extension evaluation method, Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 2022, 129: 1-17. 

        5. Xie HP，Zhang YH，Chen YY，Peng Q，Liao ZY*，Zhu JB*. A case study of development and utilization of urban underground space in Shenzhen and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 2021, 107: 1-16. 

        6. Zhang YH，Zhu JB*，Liao ZY*，Guo J*，Xie HP，Peng Q. An intelligent planning model for the development and utilization of urban underground space with an application to the Luohu District in Shenzhen, Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 2021, 112: 1-16. 

        7. Liao ZY, Ren M, Tang CA, Zhu JB*. A three-dimensional damage-based contact element model for simulating the interfacial behaviors of rocks and its validation and applications, Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources, 2020, 6(3): 1-21. 

        8. Liao ZY, Tang CA, Yang WM*，Zhu JB*. Three-dimensional numerical investigation of rock plate cracking and failure under impact loading, Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources, 2021, 7(2): 1-12. 

        9. Ma K，Wang HY，Liao ZY*，Peng YL，Wang KK. Precursor of microseismic energy and stress evolution induced by rockburst in coal mining: a case study from Xiashijie, Shannxi, China, Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources, 2022, 8(5): 1-11. 

        10. Ma K, Li Y, Liao ZY*, Wang ZR, Jiang ZC, Wang RL. Investigation of the microfracture and damage characteristics of dam during impoundment at Sanhekou hydropower station, Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources, 2024, 10(1): 1-19. 

        11. Ma K, Jiang ZC, Liao ZY*, Gao ZL, Wang LJ, Ke H. Numerical investigation of dynamic response and rupture properties of rock slopes subjected to earthquake triggering, Journal of Mountain Science, 2024, 22(2): 710-728. 

        12. Li T, Liu F, Shan K, Zhu HZ*, Liao ZY*. Numerical and experimental study of fracture evolution in layered sandstone and mudstone above the cavity, Environmental Earth Sciences, 2024, 83(11): 1-16.