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Associate Professor Hao Zhang is a structural engineer specializing in natural hazards and infrastructure resilience, affiliated with the School of Civil Engineering at the University of Sydney. He holds a PhD from Georgia Institute of Technology and has transitioned from industry to academia in 2008. His research focuses on mitigating risks from earthquakes, cyclones, floods, and tsunamis on buildings and bridges, emphasizing probabilistic modeling and reliability analysis. Key interests include structural durability, system reliability, and advanced analysis methods for steel and cold-formed structures.
Education:
- PhD in Civil Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
Research Interests:
Professor Zhang’s work addresses the intersection of natural disasters and structural safety. He develops frameworks to assess and enhance resilience of infrastructure systems, particularly in marine environments and under climate change scenarios. His methodologies incorporate probabilistic modeling, Bayesian updating, and machine learning techniques to improve design practices and disaster preparedness.
Teaching & Supervision:
- CIVL2230: Introduction to Structural Concepts and Design
- CIVL5268: Structural Dynamics
- CIVL5509: Foundations of Structural Concepts and Design
Current Students:
- Pouya AFSHAR IMANI: Structural reliability of 3D-printed steel structures
- Angga SABARULIMAN: Earthquake-resistant housing in Indonesia
- Haolong YANG: Interdependent infrastructure resilience during disasters
Labs & Teams:
He collaborates with the Centre for Advanced Structural Engineering and Structures Group, focusing on innovative materials and failure-resistant designs. His research bridges academic theory with industrial applications, emphasizing real-world implementation of resilient infrastructure solutions.
