Prof. Xiao Tan | Structural Health Monitoring Award | Best Paper Award

Prof. Xiao Tan | Structural Health Monitoring Award | Best Paper Award

Prof. Xiao Tan , Hohai University , China

👨‍🔬 Dr. Xiao Tan is an Associate Professor at Hohai University’s Institute of Intelligent Water Conservancy and Intelligent Disaster Reduction. His research focuses on enhancing the resilience and safety of water conveyance structures through intelligent monitoring and assessment methods. Dr. Tan’s expertise includes distributed fiber optic sensors, structural health monitoring, and the application of advanced materials in civil and hydraulic infrastructures. He earned his Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology, where he also served as a Research Associate and Lab Manager. Dr. Tan is recognized for his contributions to engineering research, having received prestigious awards such as the Best Researcher Award from the International Conference on Advanced Network Protocols, Technology, and Communication Research. He is actively engaged in editorial roles for esteemed journals and is a dedicated member of several professional societies advancing the field of civil engineering and infrastructure resilience. Connect with Dr. Tan to explore innovative solutions for infrastructure monitoring and disaster reduction strategies.

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Education 🎓

Dr. Tan earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering) from Stevens Institute of Technology, USA, in 2023. Prior to this, he completed his M.S. in Civil Engineering (Bridge & Tunnel Engineering) at Southeast University, China, and his B.S. in Civil Engineering (Road, Bridge & River-Crossing Engineering) at Chang’an University, China.

Academic Experience 💼

Before joining Hohai University, Dr. Tan served as a Research Associate and Lab Manager at the Smart Infrastructure Lab, Stevens Institute of Technology. He has extensive experience as a Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant in various civil engineering disciplines.

Research Interests 🌱

  • Intelligent and Resilient Water Conveyance Structures
  • Distributed Fiber Optic Sensors for Infrastructure Monitoring
  • Structural Health Monitoring and Assessment
  • Structural Applications of Advanced Materials in Civil and Hydraulic Infrastructures

Honors and Awards 🏆

Dr. Tan has received prestigious awards such as the Best Researcher Award at the International Conference on Advanced Network Protocols, Technology, and Communication Research (ICANPTCR) and the Richard I. Hires Outstanding Research Award from Stevens Institute of Technology.

Professional Societies and Services 🌐

He actively contributes to various academic journals as an Editorial Board member and Guest Editor, and serves as a Peer Reviewer for leading journals in civil engineering and infrastructure.

Dr. Tan is a member of several professional societies including the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the American Concrete Institute (ACI), demonstrating his commitment to advancing the field of civil engineering.

Publication Top Notes :

Measurement and visualization of strains and cracks in CFRP post-tensioned fiber reinforced concrete beams using distributed fiber optic sensors

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Measuring crack width using a distributed fiber optic sensor based on optical frequency domain reflectometry

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Strain transfer effect in distributed fiber optic sensors under an arbitrary field

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Monitoring corrosion of steel bars in reinforced concrete based on helix strains measured from a distributed fiber optic sensor

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Detection, visualization, quantification, and warning of pipe corrosion using distributed fiber optic sensors

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