Haoyu Huang | Structural engineering | Young Scientist Award

Ā Dr . Haoyu Huang | Structural engineering | Young Scientist Award

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A distinguished civil engineer with a Ph.D. from the University of Bath, UK, specializing in structural vibration control and modern timber structures. Extensive experience as a lecturer at Newcastle University, UK, and Beijing University of Technology, China, with a focus on bio-based material constructions and smart materials. Recognized for leading initiatives in timber floor vibration standards and developing multiple tuned mass damper systems. Principal Investigator for projects funded by prestigious organizations. Active involvement in consultancy, research, and academic engagement, including editorial roles and conference organization. Committed to advancing the field through teaching, research, and administrative leadership.

šŸŒ Professional Profiles

 

  1. Scopus Profile

Qualifications šŸŽ“

I was awarded a Bachelor of Engineering degree in civil engineering, and then focused on structural vibration control and modern timber structures during my Ph.D. degree. My Ph.D. thesis explored a temperature controlled semi-active tuned mass damper using
shape memory alloy for vibration reduction applications. Certificates summary: 06/2023, Fellowship of the Institute of Higher Education Academy, UK 09/2018, Teaching Certification by Ministry of Education, Peopleā€™s Republic of China 07/2017, PhD in Civil Engineering, University of Bath, UK
07/2013, BEng in Civil Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, China

Employment History šŸ’¼

  • Lecturer in Structural Engineering, Newcastle University, UK, 2022-present
  • Lecturer, Faulty of Architecture, Civil and Transportation Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, China, 2017-2022

Research Interests šŸ”¬

  • Leading research on bio-based material constructions for earthquake response, wind/human-induced vibration, innovative use of smart materials, and structural vibration control.

Impact šŸ’„

  • Leading initiatives in timber floor vibration standards and development of multiple tuned mass damper systems for timber floors.
  • Investigating wind-induced vibration of tall timber structures across Europe, contributing to industry design standards.

Research Projects šŸš€

  • Principal Investigator for multiple projects funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China and other organizations.
  • Collaborator on various research projects focusing on seismic control, wind-induced vibration, and urban viaduct mechanisms.

Consultancy Projects šŸ—ļø

  • Conducted consultancy on wind-induced vibration of timber structures for Martisons, Sweden.

Research and Personal Awards šŸ†

  • Received Assessment with Excellence awards from Beijing University of Technology.

Invited Seminars/Lectures šŸ—£ļø

  • Delivered seminars on timber floor vibrations, seismic control, and shape memory alloy applications at various institutions.

External Academic Engagement šŸŒ

  • Editorial board member and guest editor for journals, reviewer for multiple academic journals, and active member of Wood Technical Forum.

Conference Organization šŸŽŖ

  • Co-organized international conferences and served as conference coordinator.

Teaching and Supervision šŸ“š

  • Taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses in structural engineering and supervised numerous student projects.

Administrative Role šŸ¢

  • School Exchange Coordinator at Newcastle University, providing mentorship and organizing internationalization seminars for students.

šŸ“šTop Noted Publication

    • Title: Enhancing resilience in timber connections with SMA dowel and DVW reinforcement
      • Authors: Huang H.*, Chang WS.
      • Year: 2023
      • Journal: Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers ā€“ Engineering History and Heritage

 

    • Title: Cross-laminated timber (CLT) floor serviceability under multi-person loading: impact of beamā€“panel connections
      • Authors: Zhang J, Zhang C, Li Y, Chang W-S, Huang H.*
      • Year: 2023
      • Journal: Engineering Structures

 

    • Title: Seismic control of cross laminated timber (CLT) structure with shape memory alloy-based semi-active tuned mass damper (SMA-STMD)
      • Authors: Yan L, Li Y, Chang W-S, Huang H*.
      • Year: 2023
      • Journal: Structures

 

    • Title: Reinforcement of Timber Dowel-Type Connections Using Self-Tapping Screws and the Influence of Thread Configurations
      • Authors: Zhang C, Huang H, Li X, Xue S, Chang W, Sun G.
      • Year: 2023
      • Journal: Forests

 

    • Title: Research status of vibration performance of orthogonal glulam floor slabs under artificial excitation
      • Authors: Huang H*, Wang C, Du X.
      • Year: 2022
      • Journal: Journal of Nanjing Tech University

 

    • Title: The Effect of the Environment on the Serviceability of the Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) Floor: Virtual Reality as a Research Tool
      • Authors: Huang H*, Zhang J, Uttley J, Chang WS, Wang BJ.
      • Year: 2022
      • Journal: Advances in Civil Engineering

 

    • Title: Parametric design of developable structure based on yoshimura origami pattern
      • Authors: Jiang H, Liu W*, Huang H, Wang Y.
      • Year: 2022
      • Journal: Sustainable Structures

 

    • Title: A study on the microstructural evolution and subgrain size dependent constitutive equation of a type of maraging steel in the solid solution treatment process
      • Authors: Zhu YZ, Zhao TY, Huang H, Peng H, Hu FW, Yin SY.
      • Year: 2021
      • Journal: Materials Research Express

 

    • Title: Performance of the hollow-core cross-laminated timber (HC-CLT) floor under human-induced vibration
      • Authors: Huang, H.*, Lin, X., Zhang, J., Wu, Z., Wang, C., Wang B. J.
      • Year: 2021
      • Journal: Structures

 

    • Title: A study on the microstructural evolution and subgrain size dependent constitutive equation of a type of maraging steel in the solid solution treatment process
      • Authors: Zhu, Y.*, Zhao, T., Huang, H., Peng, H., Hu, F., Yin, S.
      • Year: 2021
      • Journal: Materials Research Express

 

    • Title: Predicting the human-induced vibration of cross laminated timber floor under multi-person loadings
      • Authors: Wang, C., Chang, W.-S., Yan, W., Huang. H.*
      • Year: 2021
      • Journal: Structures

 

    • Title: Reducing human-induced vibration of cross laminated timber floor – Application of multi-TMD system
      • Authors: Huang, H., Wang, C., Chang, W. -S. *
      • Year: 2020
      • Journal: Structural Control and Health Monitoring

 

    • Title: Adaptive tuned mass damper with shape memory alloy for seismic application
      • Authors: Huang, H., Mosalam, K. M., Chang, W. -S. *
      • Year: 2020
      • Journal: Engineering Structures

 

    • Title: Abnormal grain growth mechanism of the twin-roller cast Al-Fe-Si alloy in the annealing process
      • Authors: Zhu, Y-Z.*, Peng, H., Huang, H. and Li, J.
      • Year: 2020
      • Journal: Advances in Materials Science and Engineering

 

    • Title: Re-tuning an off-tuned tuned mass damper by adjusting temperature of shape memory alloy: exposed to wind action
      • Authors: Huang, H., Chang, W. -S.*,
      • Year: 2020
      • Journal: Structures