Research fields of interest

Structural/Wind engineering
Structural dynamics & random vibrations
Wind effects on structures and their applications in codes and standards
Extreme winds and their modeling/simulation: hurricane, thunderstorm/downbursts
Wind tunnel experiment : bridge/building aerodynamics, wind-resistant design
Evaluation/Mitigation of wind-induced motion on structures
Full-scale measurement and structural health monitoring of structures
Web-based on-line processing/analysis/design on civil engineering
Fusion of information technology and civil engineering
Finite element method/analysis


Selective research-to-practice portfolio

Development/Implementation of database-assistant design module (DADM) for tall buildings using multi-databases in multi-locations
Development/Implementation of SmartSync: an enhanced methodology for structural health monitoring using local area network - sensors, GPS technology and real-time display
Development of new gust-front factor framework and its web-based on-line analysis/design module to evaluate design loads on gust-fronts caused by thunderstorm/downburst
Web-based on-line simulator for generating Gaussian wind fields
Design/Manufacture of multiple fans wind tunnel facility to simulate transient wind events
Re-design of NatHaz aerodynamic load database for advanced features (ver. 2.0): introduced in the commentary of ASCE 7-05/7-10 as an alternative means to assess the dynamic wind-induced loads on typical isolated buildings in the preliminary design stages
Development of web-based on-line data analysis and establishment of database for data mining/dissemination/usability on long-term full-scale monitoring