Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zhengyu Xu | Geophysics | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zhengyu Xu | Geophysics | Researcher at Chongqing University | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zhengyu Xu is a distinguished researcher specializing in the theory and application of airborne electromagnetic detection, recognized for his strong academic foundation and extensive contributions to geophysical exploration. With formal academic training in Geophysics and Electrical Engineering, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zhengyu Xu built a comprehensive expertise in numerical simulation, electromagnetic inversion theory, geophysical surveying, and the development of high-precision detection instruments. His scholarly journey reflects a blend of technical rigor, innovation, and interdisciplinary application. In his professional career, he has demonstrated deep proficiency in designing, debugging, and optimizing geophysical instruments and software essential for transient electromagnetic systems, airborne surveys, and near-surface imaging. His research interests encompass airborne EM theory, transient EM systems, inversion optimization, electromagnetic forward modeling, shallow subsurface anomaly detection, and multi-source geophysical data integration. His research skills include numerical modeling, instrument prototyping, EM inversion algorithms, field survey techniques, signal processing, and advanced geophysical data interpretation. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zhengyu Xu has published more than forty peer-reviewed articles in reputable international journals such as IEEE Sensors Journal, IEEE Access, IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, PLOS ONE, Lithosphere, and Near Surface Geophysics, demonstrating a robust publication record across key scientific platforms. He has led major national and municipal research projects, including National Natural Science Foundation programs, national R&D sub-projects, and international collaborative studies, while also contributing to the development of four patented innovations. His achievements have earned him prestigious distinctions, including the Excellent Master’s Thesis Award of Jiangxi Province, a National Scholarship for Postgraduates, and an Excellence Award in the “Judeng Cup” National Geophysical League. In conclusion, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zhengyu Xu stands as a highly accomplished academic whose continued commitment to advancing airborne electromagnetic detection promises substantial contributions to global geophysics, scientific instrumentation, and next-generation subsurface exploration technologies.

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Featured Publications 

1. Xu, Z. (2025). A three-component concentric orthogonal air-core coil sensor. IEEE Sensors Journal. 

2. Xu, Z. (2025). The PSO-IFAH optimization algorithm for transient electromagnetic inversion. PLOS ONE. 

3. Xu, Z. (2025). Performance comparison of loop source and grounded-wire source for shallow refined TEM detection. IEEE Access. 

4. Xu, Z. (2024). Influence of parasitic capacitance on turn-off current and its optimization method for transient electromagnetic system. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement. 

5. Xu, Z. (2023). Research on small-loop transient electromagnetic method forward and nonlinear optimization inversion method. IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing.

6. Xu, Z. (2022). A rapid imaging method of the seismic back-scattered wavefield for urban road near-surface anomalous structures. Near Surface Geophysics. 

7. Xu, Z. (2022). Tunnel concealed karst cave joint detection by tunnel seismic and transient electromagnetic. Lithosphere.