معرفی
Dr. Xiaoyun Shao is a Professor of Civil and Construction Engineering at Western Michigan University (WMU), serving as faculty advisor and director of the Laboratory of Earthquake Structural Simulation. Her expertise spans structural engineering, seismic analysis, real-time hybrid simulation, and natural hazard mitigation. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Buffalo and M.S./B.S. degrees from Tongji University. As a Professional Engineer (PE) in Michigan, she focuses on advancing experimental methods for infrastructure resilience.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Structural Engineering, University at Buffalo, SUNY (2004)
- M.S. in Structural Engineering, Tongji University, China (2001)
- B.S. in Structural Engineering, Tongji University, China (1998)
Research Interests:
- Real-time hybrid simulation techniques for coupled systems (e.g., vehicle-bridge, train-bridge)
- Seismic response of soft-story wood-frame buildings and retrofit strategies
- Dynamic behavior of offshore wind turbines and floating structures
- Advanced materials in construction (elastomeric adhesives, SMA devices)
- BIM interoperability and digital twin applications
Her lab develops innovative testing platforms, including distributed real-time hybrid systems for floating wind turbines and full-scale seismic experiments. Recent work includes interdisciplinary collaborations on adhesive roof construction and computational methods for NHERI projects.
Awards and Recognition: Not explicitly listed in provided text.
Advising and Grants: Leads the LESS lab’s Ph.D. recruitment for 2025, focusing on natural hazard engineering. Collaborates with teams on NSF-funded projects involving hybrid testing and energy systems.
Labs/Teams: Director of WMU’s Laboratory of Earthquake Structural Simulation; member of interdisciplinary teams analyzing floating offshore wind turbines and seismic retrofits.
