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Dr. Tony Yang is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of British Columbia (UBC), affiliated with the Faculty of Applied Science. He leads the UBC Smart Structures research group, focusing on innovative technologies for structural and earthquake engineering. Yang holds a B.Sc. from the University of Buffalo (2001), an M.Sc. (2002), and a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley (2006). His research spans advanced numerical simulations, robotic construction, AI-driven monitoring, and seismic design of resilient infrastructure.
Yang is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering and serves on 15+ technical committees, including the National Building Code of Canada’s seismic design committee. His work integrates 5G networks, robotics, and AI to advance smart construction technologies. Recent projects include a $812K industrial grant (2024) for 5G-enabled autonomous construction systems, AI inspection robots, and rapid construction methodologies.
His research interests include: robotic construction automation, AI-based structural monitoring, performance-based seismic design, and sustainable infrastructure. Key contributions include over 250 publications, 14 patents, and influential roles in high-impact journals like Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering.
Yang’s accolades include the EGBC Meritorious Achievement Award (2020), New Zealand Concrete Society Technology Award (2019), and the H.A. Krentz Research Award (2014). His lab develops cutting-edge solutions for autonomous construction sites, advanced structural fuses, and AI-driven damage detection systems.
