Google Scholar: 14254 citations; H-index of 58; Web of Science: 6,985 citations; H-index of 42; Web of Science citations/paper: 40. A single asterisk (*) indicates an undergraduate student. Double asterisks (**) represent a graduate student. underlined represents the corresponding author.
In ReviewLi, Z.**, Lei, Z., Mislang, J.B.B., Zhang, G., Shi, X. Nano-Modified Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Concrete Filled CFRP Tube Composite: Mechanical Model and Life Cycle Assessment. Transportation Research Record, 2024.
Lei, Z., Ran, H., Li, Z., Shi, X. Synergistic Effect of Nano-TiO2 and Organic Montmorillonite Modification of Epoxy Resin on the CFRP/Concrete Interfacial Characteristics. Journal of Composites for Construction, 2024.
He, J., Manawadu, A., Deng, Y., Zhao, J., Shi, X. “Frost Durability and Service Life Prediction of Self-Healing Concrete.” ACI Materials Journal, 2024,121(5):23-38.
Lei, Z., Xiao, T., Yang, C., Li, Z., Shi, X. “Improving the Performance of CFRP-Reinforced Concrete Cylinders in Sulfate-Laden Environment through Nanoclay Modification of Epoxy Resin.” Construction and Building Materials 436, (2024):136860.
Zhang, Z., Li, Z.**, He, J., Qian, S., Shi, X.,“Recycled mask polypropylene microfibers benefit tensile properties and prevent thermally induced spalling of high-strength engineered cementitious composite (HS-ECC).” Journal of Cleaner Production 457, (2024): 142476.
Gong, J., Qian, Y., Xu, Z., Chen, C., Jin, Y., Zhang, J., Li, Z.**, Shi, X. “Effect of Graphene Oxide on the Properties of Ternary Limestone Clay Cement (LCC) Paste.” Nanotechnology Reviews, (2024), in press.
He, J., Aloundeth, T.*, Li, Z., Shi, X. “Chemical Impacts of MgCl2 on Ordinary Portland Cement and High-Volume Fly Ash Mortars.” Concrete International, 2024, in press.
He, J., Manawadu, A., Deng, Y., Zhao, J., Shi, X. “Frost Durability and Service Life Prediction of Self-Healing Concrete.” ACI Materials Journal, 2023,121(5):23-38.
Li, Z.**, Zhang, Z., He, J., Shi, X. “Graphene Oxide-Pretreated Waste Medical Mask Microfiber-Reinforced Cement Composites: Frost Damage Modeling and Chloride Migration.” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 2024, 36(1).
Fan, L., Li, Z.**, Du, S.**, Shi, X. “Beetroot Juice Additive in Chloride Brines Reduces the Damage of Portland Cement Concrete Exposed to Freeze/Thaw Cycles.” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 2024, 36(2).
Deng, Y., Shi, X. “Short-Term Prediction of Short-term Asphalt Pavement Rutting Using Deep Learning Models.” ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering Part B: Pavements,2024,150(2).
Deng Y., Wang, H., Shi, X. “Physics-Guided Neural Network for Predicting Asphalt Mixture Rutting with Balanced Accuracy, Stability and Rationality.” Neural Networks,2024,172,106085.
Du, S.**, Zhao, Q., Shi, X. “Quantification of the reaction degree of fly ash in blended cement systems.”. Cement and Concrete Research 2023, 167.
Zhang, Z., Li, Z.**, He, J., Shi, X. “High-Strength Engineered Cementitious Composites with Nanosilica Incorporated: Mechanical Performance and Autogenous Self-Healing Behavior.” Cement and Concrete Composites, 2023,135:104837.
Li, Z.**, Shi, X. “Towards Sustainable Industrial Applications of Carbon-Negative Concrete: Synergistic Carbon-Capture by Concrete Washout Water and Biochar.” Materials Letters, 2023,342:134368.
Chen, C.**, Deng, Y., Li, M., Shi, X. “Investigation of Key Climatic Factors Affecting Asphalt Pavement Roughness in Different Climate Regions.” Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 2023,22:1043877.
Deng, Y., Shi, X. “Modeling the Rutting Performance of Asphalt Pavements: A Review.” Journal of Infrastruct Preserv Resil, 2023,4,17.
Deng, Y., Zhang, Y., Shi, X. “Feasibility of Determining Asphalt Pavement Condition from Falling Weight Deflectometer Test and Finite Element Model Updating.” Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A, 2023.
Feng, L., Zhang, Y., Wang, X., Mery, S., Akin, M., Li, M., Xie, N., Li, Z., Shi, X. “Impact of Deicing salts on Pervious Concrete Pavement.” Frontiers in Materials, 2023,10, 229.
Willis, O., Zhang, Y., Reed, C., Shi, X. “Outreach Program for Middle and High School Students to Promote Transportation Engineering.” International Journal of Engineering Education, 2023,39, 4.
Ashraf, Md. T., Dey, K., Carrola, A., Shi, X. “Impacts of Real-time Transit Information on Transit Accessibility – A Case Study.” Journal of Public Transportation, 2023, 25, 100043.
Deng, Y., Shi, X. “Development of Predictive Models of Asphalt Pavement Distresses in Idaho through Gene Expression Programming..” Neural Computing & Applications, 2022,1-18.
Deng, Y., Shi, X. “Reproducible and Robust Model to Predict the Rutting of Asphalt Pavement: Neural Networks Coupled with Particle Swarm Optimization.” IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 2022,23,11, 22063-22072.
Mao, Q., Li, Y., Liu, K., Peng, H., Shi, X. “Mechanism, Characterization and Factors of Reaction between Basalt and Alkali: Exploratory Investigation for Potential Application in Geopolymer Concrete.” Cement and Concrete Composites, 2022, 130, 104526.
Lu, D., Shi, X., Zhong, J. “Interfacial Bonding Between Graphene Oxide Coated Carbon Nanotube Fiber and Cement Paste Matrix.” Cement and Concrete Composites, 2022, 134, 104802.
Lu, D., Shi, X., Zhong, J. “Understanding the Role of Unzipped Carbon Nanotubes in Cement pastes.” Cement and Concrete Composites, 2022, 126, 104366. Top 1% Highly Cited Paper
Wang, X., Feng, D., Shi, X., Zhong, J. “Carbon Nanotubes Do Not Provide Strong Seeding Effect for the Nucleation of C3S Hydration.” Materials and Structures, 2022, 126.
Wang, X., Feng, D., Zhong, J., Shi, X. “Reinforcement of Cement Paste by Reduced Graphene Oxide: Effect of Dispersion State.” Materials and Structures, 2022, 55, 25.
Li, Z.**, Shi, X. “Effects of Nanomaterials on Engineering Performance of a Potassium Methyl Siliconate-Based Sealer for Cementitious Composite.” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 2022, 34, 4.
Peng, H., Yang, Y., Ge, Y., Li, Y., Shi, X. “Metakaolin-Based Geopolymer Features Different Pore Structure Characteristics from Ordinary Portland Cement Paste: A Mechanistic Study.” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 2022, 34, 12.
Nazari, M.H.**, Zhang, Y.**, Mahmoodi, A., Xu G.**, Yu J.**, Wu J.**, and Shi, X. “Nanocomposite Organic Coatings for Corrosion Protection of Metals: A Review of Recent Advances.” Progress in Organic Coatings, 2022, 162, 106573.
Li, Z.**, Zhang, Z., Fei, M., Shi, X. “Upcycling Waster Mask PP Microfibers in Portland Cement Paste: Surface Treatment by Graphene Oxide.” Materials Letters, 2022, 318, 132238.
Wang, X., Feng, D., Shi, X., Zhong, J. “Comparative Study of Mechanical Strengths of Cement Pastes Incorporating Carbon Nanomaterials with Distinct Surface Chemistry and Morphology.” Materials Letters, 2022, 318, 132198.
Gong, J., Yu, L., Li, Z.**, Shi,, X. “Mechanical Activation Improves Reactivity and Reduces Leaching of MSWI Bottom Ash in a Cement Hydration System.” Journal of Cleaner Production, 2022, 363, 132533.
Lu, D., Shi, X., Zhong, J. “Interfacial Nano-Engineering by Graphene Oxide to Enable Better Utilization of Silica Fume in Cementitious Composite.” Journal of Cleaner Production, 2022, 354, 131381.
Lu, D., Shi, X., Zhong, J. “Nano-engineering the Interfacial Transition Zone in Cement Composites with Graphene Oxide.” Construction and Building Materials, 2022, 356, 129284.
Lu, D., Shi, X., Wong, H.S., Jiang, Z., Zhong, J. “Graphene Coated Sand for Smart Cement Composites.” Construction and Building Materials, 2022, 364, 5, 128313.
Zhang, Y.**, Deng, Y., Shi, X., “Model Development and Prediction of Anti-Icing Longevity of Asphalt Pavement with Salt-Storage Additive.” Journal of Infrastructure Preservation and Resilience, 2022, 3, 1, 104366.
Nazari, M.H.**, Shi, X. “Deicer Corrosion of Trucks: A Case Study” Cement and Concrete Composites, 2022.
Du, S.**, Ge, Y., Shi, X. “Multi-phase Sphere Modeling of High-Volume Fly Ash Concrete: Freezing-thawing Performance.” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 2021, 33, 7.
Fan, L., Shi, X. “Techniques of Corrosion Monitoring of Steel Rebar in Reinforced Concrete Structures: A Review.” Structural Health Monitoring, 2021, 21, 4.
He, J.**, Shi, X. “Laboratory Assessment of a Self-healing System for Early-Age Durability Benefits to Cementitious Composites.” Journal of Building Engineering, 2021, 44, 102602.
Li, Z.**, Xu, G.**, Shi, X. “Reactivity of Coal Fly Ash Used in Cementitious Binder Systems: A State-of-the-Art Overview.” Fuel, 2021, 301, 121031.
Li, Z.**, Fei, M., Huyan, C., Shi, X. “Nano-Engineered, Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Composites: An Overview.” Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 2021, 168, 105334.
Zhang, Y.**, Liu, Z., Shi, X. “Development and Use of Salt-Storage Additives in Asphalt Pavement for Anti-icing: Literature Review.” Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part B: Pavements, 2021, 147, 4.
Lei, Z., Li, Z.**, Zhang, X., Shi, X. “Durability of CFRP-Wrapped Concrete in Cold Regions: A Laboratory Evaluation of Montmorillonite Nanoclay-Modified Siloxane Epoxy Adhesive.” Construction and Building Materials, 2021, 290, 123253.
Cong, X., Tang, Z., Lu, S., Y. Tan, Wang, C., Wang, L., Shi, X. “Effect of Rice Husk Ash Surface Modification by Silane Coupling Agents on Damping Capacity of Cement-Based.” Construction and Building Materials, 2021, 296, 123730.
Liu, K., Li, T., Wu, C., Jiang, K., Shi, X. “Bamboo Fiber Has Engineering Properties and Performance Suitable as Reinforcement for Asphalt Mixture.” Journal of Building Engineering, 2021, 290, 123240.
Zhang, Y.**, Shi, X. “Laboratory Evaluation of a Sustainable Additive for Anti-icing.” Journal of Building Engineering, 2021, 44, 102602.
Nazari, M.H.**, Mousavi, S.Z., Potapova, A.**, McIntyre, J., Shi, X. “Toxicological Impacts of Roadway Deicers on Aquatic Resources and Human Health: A Review.” Water Environment Federation, 2021.
Li, Z.**, Dang, Y., Tang, Z., Xie, N., Lu, S., Shi, X. “Optimal Overlays for Preservation of Concrete in Cold Climate: Decision Making by the Method of Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation Combined with AHP.” Journal of Infrastructure Preservation and Resilience, 2021, 2, 31.
Mahmoodi, A., Dadras, A., Jiryaie, Z., Khorasani, M., Shi, X. “A Yellow Lead-Free Pavement Marking Paint Based on Hybrid Dye-Clay Nanopigment: Morphological, Thermomechanical, and Photophysical Properties.” Journal of Building Engineering, 2021, 9, 48, 16466-16473.
Mahmoodi, A., Jiryaie, Z., Dadras, A., Khorasani, M., Shi, X. “A Hybrid Yellow Nanopigment as an Environmentally Sound Alternative to Lead Chromate Pigment in Pavement Markings.” Journal of Cleaner Production, 2021, 319, 128733.
Du, S.**, Akin, M., Bergner, D., Xu, G.**, Shi, X. “Material Application Methodologies for Winter Road Maintenance Operations: A Renewed Perspective.” Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 2021.
He, Y., Akin, M., Yang, Q., Shi, X. “Conceptualizing How Agencies Could Leverage Weather- related Connected Vehicle Application to Enhance Winter Road Services.” Journal of Cold Regions Engineering, 2021, 35, 3.
Qi, Y., Cornwell, M., Shi, X. “Field Test of Living Snow Fences along Illinois Freeways.” Journal of Cold Regions Engineering, 2021, 35, 4.
Du, S.**, Zhao, Q., Shi, X. “High-Volume Fly Ash Based Cementitious Composites as Sustainable Materials: A Review of Recent Advances.” Advances in Civil Engineering, 2021.
Tang, Z., Li, Z.**, Fan, L., Gong, J., Zhong, J., Shi, X. “Effect of Surface Tension, Foaming Stabilizer, and Graphene Oxide on the Properties of Foamed Paste.” Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 2021, 21, 5, 3123-3133.
Akin, M., Fay, L., Shi, X. “Friction and Snow-Pavement Bond after Salting and Plowing Permeable Friction Surfaces.” Transportation Research Record, 2020, 2674, 11, 794-805.
Zhang, Y.**, Akin, M., Shi, X. “Laboratory Investigation of Prewet Deicer Performance for Winter Mobility in the Pacific Northwest.” Journal of Cold regions Engineering, 2020, 34, 4.
He, J.**, Shi, X. “Accelerated Laboratory Assessment of Discrete Sacrificial Anodes for Rehabilitation of Salt Contaminated Reinforced Concrete” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 2020, 32, 11.
Nazari, M.H.**, Jiang, Y.**, Shi, X. “Effects of Ferrous Alloy Type, Beetroot Juice, Deicer Type and Concentration on Early-Stage Corrosion Behavior of Buried Pipes.”, ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering 2020, 32, 10.
He, J.**, Gray, K.*, Norris, A.*, Ewing, A. C.*, Jurgerson, J.*, Shi, X. “Use of Biological Additives in Pavements: A Review of Opportunities and Challenges.”, Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part B: Pavements 2020, 146, 3.
Shi, X. “More Than Smart Pavements: Connected Infrastructure Paves the Way for Enhanced Winter Safety and Mobility on Highways.”, Journal of Infrastructructure Preservation and Resilience 2020, 1, 13.
Nazari, M.H.**, Shihab, M., Havens, E.A.*, Shi, X. “Mechanism of Corrosion Protection in Chloride Solution by an Apple-Based Green Inhibitor: Experimental and Theoretical.”, Journal of Infrastructructure Preservation and Resilience 2020, 1, 7. The 2020 Most Cited Paper Award.
Li, Z.**, Shi, X. “Graphene Oxide Modified, Clinker-Free Cementitious Paste with Principally Alkali-Activated Fly”, Fuel 2019, 269, 117418.
Xu, G.**, Shi, X. “Fly Ash Geopolymer Pervious Concrete: A Study of Durability Performance under Cold-Climate Conditions.”, Concrete International 2020, 42, 1.
Zhao, D., Wang, Z., Lu, S., Shi, X. “An Amidoxime-Functionalized Polypropylene Fiber: Competitive Removal of Cu(II), Pb(II) and Zn(II) from Wastewater and Subsequent Sequestration in Cement Mortar.”, Journal of Cleaner production 2020, 274.
Cong, X., Lu, S., Gao, Y., Yao, Y., Elchalakani, M., Shi, X. “Effects of Microwave, Thermomechanical and Chemical Treatments of Sewage Sludge Ash on Its Early-Age Behavior as Supplementary Cementitious Material.”, Journal of Cleaner production 2020, 258, 120647.
Tang, Z., Qiu, Z., Lu, S., Shi, X. “Functionalized Layered Double Hydroxide Applied to Heavy Metal Ions Absorption: A review”, The Journal Nanotechnology Reviews 2020, 9, 800-819.
Zhu, J., Zhang, K., Liu, K., Shi, X. “Adhesion Characteristics of Graphene Oxide Modified Asphalt Unveiled by Surface Free Energy and AFM-Scanned Micro-Morphology.”, Construction and Building Materials 2020, 244.
Wu, J.**, Diao, B., Cao, Y., Zhong, J., Shi, X. “Chloride Concentration Distributions in Fatigue Damaged RC Beams Revealed by Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy.”, Construction and Building Materials 2020, 234.
Du, S.**, Jiang, Y., Zhong, J., Ge, Y., Shi, X. “Surface Abrasion Resistance of High-Volume Fly Ash Concrete Modified by Graphene Oxide: Macro- and Micro- Perspectives.”, Construction and Building Materials 2020, 237.
Tang, Z., Lu, D., Gong, J., Shi, X., Zhong, J. “Self-heating Graphene Nanocomposite Bricks.”, Materials 2020, 13, 3, 714.
Yang, Q., Li, X., Zhang, L., Qian, Y., Qi, Y., Kouhestani, H.S., Shi, X., Gui, X., Wang, D., Zhong, J. “Performance Evaluation of Bitumen with a Homogenous Dispersion of Carbon”, Carbon 2020, 158, 465-471.
Jia, Y.**, Zhao, R., Li, F., Zhou, Z., Wang, Y., Zhan, Y., Shi, X. “Seismic Performance of Bridge Piers Constructed with PP-ECC at Potential Plastic Hinge Regions.”, Materials 2020, 13, 8.
He, Y., Rahman, M.T., Akin, M., Wang, Y., Dey, K., Shi, X. “Connected Vehicle Technology for Improved Multimodal Winter Travel: Agency Perspective and a Conceptual Exploration.”, Sustainability 2020, 12, 12.
Pu, Z., Liu, C., Shi, X., Cui, Z., Wang, Y. “Road Surface Friction Prediction Using Long Short- Term Memory Neural Network Based on Historical Data.”, Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems 2020, 26, 1.
Shi, X. “Foreword from the Editor-in-Chief: The Inaugural Issue of Journal of Infrastructure Preservation and Resilience.” Journal of Infrastructure Preservation and Resilience, 2020, 1, Article No. 1.