Jun Wang

Jun Wang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering at the University of Hawaii at Manoa since 2024. His research advances infrastructure sustainability through simulating multi-hazard infrastructure behavior, machine learning for structural health monitoring, and innovative repair techniques using advanced materials.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado, Denver (2020)
• M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado, Denver (2014)
• B.S. in Civil Engineering from Northeast Forestry University (2014)

Dr. Wang specializes in structural engineering with emphasis on infrastructure resilience under seismic and fire events, CFRP/UHPC strengthening systems, and machine learning applications for structural assessment. His work bridges computational modeling with experimental validation to enhance infrastructure longevity and sustainability, particularly in bridge engineering and concrete technology.

Analysis of his 13 recent publications (2019-2024) reveals dominant research streams in ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) behavior, fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) strengthening systems, and machine learning applications for recycled concrete and crack detection. Key interdisciplinary themes include multi-hazard resilience, sustainable materials, and computational structural analysis, with strong industry relevance to bridge engineering standards.

His scientific awards include:

• BEI-2023 Rome, Italy Travel Fellowship (2023)
• Outstanding Presentation Award at the 1st Annual Symposium of TriDurLE
• Rocky Mountain Section Society of Women Engineers Scholarship (Pioneer, 2020)
• Rocky Mountain Chapter American Concrete Institute Graduate Scholarship (2017)

Dr. Wang actively contributes to the academic community as a reviewer for the Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering (ASCE), American Concrete Institute journals, Structures, Materials & Design, and Journal of Cleaner Production. He serves on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee of the Bridge Engineering Institute (BEI) and teaches CEE 381: Structural Analysis at the University of Hawaii.