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Xudong (Andrew) Fan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering at the University at Buffalo (UB), part of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. His research focuses on urban water systems, resilience and sustainability in water infrastructure, and applications of artificial intelligence in complex networks. He holds a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Case Western Reserve University (2022), an MS in Structural Engineering from Tianjin University (2017), and a BS in Civil Engineering from Central South University (2014).
Dr. Fan's work integrates advanced computational methods with civil engineering challenges, particularly in enhancing infrastructure resilience through AI-driven approaches. His research spans smart city technologies, climate change adaptation, and bio-based solutions for soil stabilization and frost heave mitigation. Notable contributions include developing graph neural networks for spatially embedded network analysis and machine learning models for predicting water infrastructure failures.
His publications reflect a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary problem-solving, combining data science with traditional engineering domains. While no specific awards are listed, his prolific output since 2020 highlights his active engagement in cutting-edge research areas such as AI for water systems and sustainable materials innovation.
