Hetao Hou

Hetao Hou is a Professor and PhD Tutor at the School of Civil Engineering, Shandong University. With a Doctor of Engineering from Tongji University (2005) and Master/Bachelor degrees from Shandong University, his research focuses on seismic and shock absorption technologies in steel structures, innovative prestressed concrete systems, lightweight energy-saving composite wall panels, and prefabricated construction methods.

• Key research themes include:
  • Replaceable energy-consuming beam-column joints
  • New buckling-restrained brace designs
  • Precast concrete structural systems
  • Steel-concrete composite components
• Holds 34 patents in structural engineering, including composite shear walls, precast slab systems, and seismic connection nodes
• Co-authored 67+ publications in journals like Engineering Structures, Structural Control and Health Monitoring, and Engineering Mechanics with international collaborators

His work bridges experimental testing and numerical modeling of composite structures, focusing on seismic resilience and prefabrication technologies. Patents demonstrate practical applications in earthquake-resistant construction systems.