Shen-En Chen

Shen-En Chen is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, affiliated with the William States Lee College of Engineering (COEN). He holds the Honors Faculty distinction until June 2030. His primary research focuses on power transmission structures, carbon storage technologies, and structural health monitoring using advanced methods like LiDAR and BOTDR. He teaches courses on steel design, carbon capture, and rail dynamics.

• Education
• Ph.D., Civil Engineering, West Virginia University (1996)
• M.S.C.E., West Virginia University (1992)
• B.S.C.E., West Virginia University (1989)

Research interests include forensic structural analysis, bridge management systems, and geological carbon sequestration. His recent publications span disaster investigation (e.g., Hurricane Haiyan aftermath), corrosion monitoring in concrete, and comparative bridge management strategies between the US and China.

• Scientific Awards
• Honors Faculty (2020-2030)

No specific grants or lab affiliations are listed in the provided materials. His teaching portfolio includes innovative courses like 'Introduction to Carbon Capture Storage and Utilization.'