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Zhechen Hou is a Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia, specializing in offshore geotechnical engineering. His work focuses on developing techniques for preparing carbonate samples under laboratory conditions to understand their engineering properties. He collaborates with the Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation and Analysis at UWA to investigate the microscopic behaviors of carbonate sediments typical of Australian seabeds. He has been involved with ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hubs, focusing on transforming energy infrastructure through digital engineering. Zhechen completed his PhD on pipe-soil interaction and has experience with centrifuge tests and analytical frameworks. His research interests lie in offshore pipelines, cables, pile foundations, and the application of renewable energy generation technologies. He has contributed to the development of new standards ensuring safe subsea infrastructure design, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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