Mr Huang is now a PhD student at the China University of Geosciences, Wuhan. He previously received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Hebei University of Geosciences (Shijiazhuang, China), and Chang'an University (Xi'an, China), respectively. Nowadays, he focuses on discrete element method modelling, geotechnics, soil mechanics, permafrost mechanics, rockpiles, and oil and gas pipeline geohazard safety.