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Professor Chen Jianfei is a Chair Professor at the Department of Marine Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Shenzhen, China. He previously held academic positions at Queen’s University Belfast (2013-2019), University of Edinburgh (2002-2013), and Zhejiang University (1987-1992). His leadership roles include serving as President of the International Institute for FRP in Construction (IIFC) from 2014 to 2018.
- PhD in Civil Engineering, University of Edinburgh (1996)
- MSc in Structural Engineering, Zhejiang University (1987)
- BEng in Structural Engineering, Zhejiang University (1984)
Professor Chen’s research spans civil engineering and mechanics of bulk materials, focusing on:
- Application of high-performance FRP composites in civil infrastructure
- Development of advanced discrete/finite element methods for structural analysis
- Mechanics of granular solids and bulk material flow in silos
- Seawater sea-sand concrete and high-performance concrete systems
- Hybrid floating structures and subsea pipelines
His publications include the foundational monograph FRP-Strengthened RC Structures (translated into Chinese, Korean, Persian) and over 300 papers. Google Scholar cites exceed 7,664 (Web of Science), with an h-index of 30. His work has been adopted into international standards.
Honors include:
- 2021 IIFC Medal (highest award in FRP composites)
- 2016 Howard Medal (oldest ICE award, since 1872)
- 2016 Elsevier Highly Cited Researcher in Civil Engineering
- 2015 Frederick Palmer Prize (ICE journal best paper)
- 2006 President’s Award (IIFC)
He has secured major grants for projects like Re-use of Wind Turbine Blades (US-Ireland partnership, $1.3m) and FRP Confined Seawater Concrete (NSFC, RMB747,000).
