Ningqun Guo

Professor Ningqun Guo holds the dual roles of Professor in Mechanical Engineering and Head of School for both the Malaysia School of Engineering and School of Information Technology at Monash University Malaysia. He previously served at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. His academic journey includes a B.Eng from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (China) and a PhD from Imperial College London (UK). His research focuses on stress wave propagation, ultrasound applications, smart materials, nondestructive testing, and civil infrastructure analysis. He has published over 130 papers, secured S$2 million in research grants, and supervised over 10 PhD students.

Key research areas include ultrasonic technology for material characterization, smart material systems, and image processing for infrastructure monitoring. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing sustainable infrastructure and innovation.

Notable collaborations span global institutions, with recent projects exploring AI-driven pavement crack detection, transparent object reconstruction, and 3D imaging systems. His contributions to magnetorheological fluid applications and nanofluidics further underscore his interdisciplinary impact.

Grants and funding have supported projects in sensor development, structural health monitoring, and advanced imaging technologies. His advisory work has produced impactful PhD graduates in mechanical engineering and materials science.

Prof. Guo leads research teams focused on smart materials, nondestructive evaluation, and computational imaging. His lab integrates experimental and theoretical approaches to solve challenges in infrastructure, photonics, and nanotechnology.