His work is helping reduce disruptions from floods or earthquakes—while improving disaster prediction and design to protect communities near tunnels or mines.
For his innovative work
@MonashEngineers, Qianbing has been awarded the John Booker Medal for 2025.
“My work focuses on developing resilient solutions for underground infrastructure, energy storage, and mining, enhancing durability, cost-effectiveness, and adaptability to climate change and natural disasters.” An ARC DECRA Fellow and Editor-in-Chief of Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, his efforts bolster safety and sustainability in engineering—work that ultimately brings piece of mind to many thousands of Australian families.
ALT Image of A/Prof Qianbing Zhang, a civil engineer, with a quote about their work on resilient infrastructure. Logo of the Australian Academy of Science and text indicating Honorific Awards 2025 are also visible.