Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fei Zhang | Digital Highways Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fei Zhang | Digital Highways Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fei Zhang, Inner Mongolia University of Technology, China

Dr. Fei Zhang is an Associate Professor and Master’s Supervisor at the Inner Mongolia University of Technology, China. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (2010–2014), Master’s degree in Transportation Engineering (2014–2017), and Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics (2017–2021) from the same university. His research is focused on the viscoelastic behavior of asphalt and asphalt mixtures, with particular interest in the incorporation of solid waste materials for sustainable pavement engineering. Dr. Zhang has led and participated in several national and regional research projects, including grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Inner Mongolia Natural Science Foundation. He has published multiple peer-reviewed articles in prestigious journals such as Materials, Polymers, and Construction and Building Materials. In recognition of his scientific contributions, he was honored with the Second Prize of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Science and Technology Progress Award. Dr. Zhang also serves as a Youth Editorial Board Member for the Journal of Jilin Jianzhu University.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Fei Zhang

Dr. Fei Zhang, Associate Professor and Master’s Supervisor at Inner Mongolia University of Technology, has demonstrated a strong and consistent research trajectory in the field of asphalt rheology and pavement engineering, with a specific focus on the viscoelastic behavior of asphalt mixtures and the innovative reuse of solid waste materials such as rubber and steel slag for improved road safety and environmental sustainability.

🎓 Education

  • 📘 Bachelor of Civil Engineering
    Inner Mongolia University of Technology
    (2010.09 – 2014.07)

  • 🛣️ Master of Science in Transportation Engineering
    Inner Mongolia University of Technology
    (2014.09 – 2017.07)

  • 🧠 Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics
    Inner Mongolia University of Technology
    (2017.09 – 2021.07)

💼 Work Experience

  • 🧑‍🏫 Associate Professor & Master’s Supervisor
    Inner Mongolia University of Technology

  • 📝 Youth Editorial Board Member
    Journal of Jilin Jianzhu University

🧪 Research Focus

  • 🔁 Viscoelastic theory of asphalt and asphalt mixtures

  • ♻️ Application of solid waste materials in pavement engineering

🏆 Achievements & Projects

  • 💼 Principal Investigator of several prestigious research projects:

    • NSFC Projects (2) 🇨🇳

    • Inner Mongolia Natural Science Foundation 🏞️

    • Inner Mongolia Department of Education Research Program 🏫

    • IMUT High-Level Talent Research Startup Fund 💡

    • IMUT Scientific Research Program 🔬

  • 📚 Publications in leading journals:

    • Construction and Building Materials 🧱

    • Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures ⚙️

    • Polymers 🧬

    • Materials 🔍

  • 🖊️ Author of 8+ peer-reviewed papers

    • Example:

      • “The Discrete and Continuous Retardation and Relaxation Spectrum Method…” – Materials, 2020

🥇 Awards & Honors

  • 🏅 Second Prize – Science and Technology Progress Award
    Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region

Publication Top Notes:

Effects of freeze-thaw cycles on fatigue performance of asphalt mixture and a fatigue-freeze-thaw damage evolution model

Cracking Resistance of Recycled Rubber Asphalt Binder Composed of Warm-Mix Additives

Performance evaluation of warm-mixed crumb rubber modified asphalt based on rheological characteristics

Predict the Phase Angle Master Curve and Study the Viscoelastic Properties of Warm Mix Crumb Rubber-Modified Asphalt Mixture

The Discrete and Continuous Retardation and Relaxation Spectrum Method for Viscoelastic Characterization of Warm Mix Crumb Rubber-Modified Asphalt Mixtures

Prof. Genda Chen| Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Genda Chen| Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Genda Chen, Missouri University of Science and Technology, United States

Dr. Genda Chen is a distinguished figure in the field of civil engineering, renowned for his contributions to structural health monitoring, earthquake engineering, and intelligent infrastructure. Holding a Ph.D. from the State University of New York at Buffalo, Dr. Chen’s academic journey has been marked by a pursuit of excellence and innovation. His extensive professional history spans prestigious roles such as the Robert W. Abbett Distinguished Chair in Civil Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T), where he also serves as the Director of the Center for Intelligent Infrastructure.Dr. Chen’s career is characterized by a commitment to advancing engineering knowledge and practice. His research efforts have garnered numerous awards, including the esteemed National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award, a recognition reserved for exceptional junior faculty members demonstrating outstanding potential in research and education. Additionally, he has been honored with the SHM Person of the Year award by Structural Health Monitoring: an International Journal, underscoring his significant impact in the field.

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Education 🎓

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (1989-1992)
State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
Dissertation: Power Flow and Energy in Primary-Secondary Structural Systems under Earthquake Loads
Advisor: Samuel P. Capen Professor T. T. Soong

M.S. in Civil Engineering (1982-1985)
Dalian Institute of Technology, Dalian, China
Thesis: Maximum Credible Earthquake Response Spectrum

B.S. in Civil Engineering (1978-1982)
Dalian Institute of Technology, Dalian, China

Professional Experience 🏢

Director, Center for Intelligent Infrastructure (Sept. 2019 – present)
Director, INSpecting and Preserving Infrastructure through Robotic Exploration (Nov. 2016 – Sept. 2024)
Robert W. Abbett Distinguished Chair in Civil Engineering (July 1, 2014 – present)
Full Professor of Civil Engineering, Missouri S&T (Sept. 2007 – present)
Various Visiting and Leadership Positions:

  • Zhejiang University, China
  • Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China
  • University of Trento, Italy
  • Harbin Institute of Technology, China
  • Haitian Scholar at Dalian University of Technology, China

Previous Roles at University of Missouri-Rolla (UMR) and Missouri S&T:

  • Interim Director, Center for Infrastructure Engineering Studies (CIES)
  • Technical Director, Natural Hazards Mitigation Institute
  • Associate and Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering
  • Research Investigator, CIES and Intelligent Systems Center

Industry Experience:

  • Senior Engineer at Steinman Consulting Engineers
  • Post-doctoral Fellow at National Center for Earthquake Engineering Research (NCEER), SUNY at Buffalo
  • Assistant Lecturer at Dalian Institute of Technology, China

Awards and Honors 🏆

  • Editorial Excellence Award (2022)
  • Outstanding Teaching Commendation (2020)
  • SHM Person of the Year (2019)
  • Missouri S&T Faculty Research Awards (2009, 2011, 2013)
  • Engineers Make a World of Difference Award (2008)
  • Joseph H. Senne, Jr. Academy of Civil Engineers Faculty Achievement Award (2004)
  • NSF CAREER Award (1998)

Patents and Innovations 💡

  1. Corrosion-Resistant Glasses for Steel Enamels
    Patent No. 8,679,389B2 (2014) and 7,901,769B2 (2011)
  2. Strain Sensitive Coax Cable Sensors for Monitoring Structures
    Patent No. 7,421,910 (2008)

Professional Memberships 🤝

  • American Concrete Institute (ACI)
  • American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
  • Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE)
  • International Society for Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure (ISHMII)
  • Structural Engineering Institute (SEI)
  • Transportation Research Board (TRB)

Teaching 📚

Undergraduate Courses:

  • Structural Analysis
  • Structural Design in Metals
  • Reinforced Concrete Design
  • Structural Dynamics
  • Structural Health Monitoring
  • Low-rise Building Analysis and Design

Graduate Courses:

  • Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering
  • Finite Element Application in Structural Design
  • Stochastic Theory of Structural Vibration

Dr. Genda Chen is a distinguished leader in civil engineering, specializing in structural health monitoring and earthquake engineering. With an illustrious career spanning academia, industry, and research, he continues to contribute significantly to the field through innovative research, patents, and teaching. 🌍🛠️📏

Publications Notes:📄

Characterization of alkali-silica reaction (ASR) products and C-S-H using SWIR spectroscopy for nondestructive detection of ASR

Probability of detection for corrosion-induced steel mass loss using Fe–C coated LPFG sensors

A vehicle-bridge interaction model considering contact patch size and vehicle self-generated excitation – A theoretical study

Effect of type and quantity of inherent alkali cations on alkali-silica reaction

Deep spatiotemporal fusion network for vision-based robotic inspection of structures