Vice President, Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo
Fellow, American Geophysical Union (AGU)
Fellow, Geological Society of America (GSA)
Professor Chunmiao Zheng is a world-renowned expert in ground water contamination and transport modeling. He has authored six books and over 480 peer-reviewed articles, with more than31,000 citations on Google Scholar. As the principal developer of MT3D and MT3DMS—numerical models used in over 100countries—he has significantly shaped global ground water research and practice.
He is the recipient of top honors in hydrogeology, including the O.E. Meinzer Award, the M. King Hubbert Award, and the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water-the first Chinese scientist to receive this distinction in the ground-water category.
Before joining the Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo, Professor Zheng held professorships at the University of Alabama and Peking University, where he played a pivotal role in advancing hydrological research and education. His international career spans decades of collaboration, bridging research communities across China and the United States.
At EIT, Professor Zheng leads with a global vision. The university is building a world-class research ecosystem with distinguished faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and strong international partnerships. "EIT is not just aligning with global standards-we're setting new ones," he states.
As a chair professor of the College of Engineering, Professor Zheng is advancing strategic priorities in Al-driven engineering, sustainable infrastructure, chemical and biomolecular engineering, and advanced manufacturing. The college emphasizes project-based learning, strong industry ties, and entrepreneurial thinking. "We aim to train engineers who are technically excellent, globally minded, and innovation-driven," he notes.
To support this vision, EIT has invested in state-of-the-art laboratories, high-performance computing platforms, and collaborative research centers. Faculty benefits not only from advanced resources and ample funding but also from a vibrant academic community focused on real-world impact.
"EIT's academic culture is built on openness, curiosity, and excellence," Professor Zheng adds. "Our goal is to empower scholars to think beyond boundaries, engage in interdisciplinary problem-solving, and contribute meaningfully to science and society."
