Aim\ To discuss the development status of geoenvironmental engineering. Methods\ According to the development and achievement of geoenvironmental engineering in recent years

its research field

the basic principle and the relationship between geoenvironmental engineering and other relevant fields are presented in details. Results\ Geoenvironmental engineering is a developing academic branch. It plays a very important role in solving environment and sustainable development problems and combines geotechnical engineering and environment more closely. Conclusion\ Geoenvironmental engineering has great research potential and needs to be complemented in further study both theoretically and practically.