Haoran Zuo

Dr. Haoran Zuo is a Research Fellow and ARC DECRA Fellow at Curtin University's School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. He holds a PhD (2019) and has held postdoctoral and research roles at Curtin and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His research focuses on structural dynamics, vibration control of offshore wind turbines, and seismic response analysis. He has secured prestigious fellowships including ARC DECRA (2024) and Marie Curie (2025).

Education:

• PhD in Civil Engineering, Curtin University (2019)

Research Interests:

• Structural dynamics and vibration mitigation
• Offshore wind energy systems
• Seismic response analysis
• Energy-harvesting control technologies

Key Research Trends (2022-2025): Focused on advanced vibration control solutions for offshore wind turbines, including novel damper technologies (e.g., TTMD, KDamper), metamaterial applications, and fatigue analysis under multi-hazard conditions. His work combines experimental validation, numerical modeling, and innovative control system design.

Awards:

• ARC DECRA Fellowship (2024-2028)
• Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship (2025)
• Highly Cited Paper in Engineering (2024)
• Best Paper Awards (2024)

Grants & Advising: Sole CI on ARC DECRA grant for hybrid wind-wave energy systems. Advises on projects involving floating platforms and structural resilience. Active in collaborative research with industry and international institutions.

Labs/Teams: Part of the Curtin Research Centre for Infrastructural Monitoring & Protection, focusing on structural health monitoring and resilient infrastructure design.