Jong-Han Lee | Smart Materials | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Jong-Han Lee, Inha University, South Korea.

Dr. Jong-Han Lee is a Professor and Head of the Department of Civil Engineering at Inha University, Korea. His expertise spans hazard risk analysis, smart materials, earthquake-resistant design, and structural resilience . With a Ph.D. from Georgia Institute of Technology, he has held key roles in academia and industry, including POSCO E&C and Daegu University. A prolific researcher, he leads cutting-edge projects in digital twins, CFRP reinforcements, and AI-driven structural analysis . He actively contributes to global conferences and editorial boards, shaping the future of civil engineering innovation .

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Education and Experience

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering – Georgia Institute of Technology (2010)
M.S. in Civil Engineering – KAIST, Korea (2004)
B.S. in Civil Engineering – KAIST, Korea (2002)

Professor & Head – Inha University (2024–Present)
Associate Professor – Inha University (2019–2024)
Assistant Professor – Inha University (2019)
Assistant Professor – Daegu University (2013–2019)
Section Manager – POSCO E&C (2011–2013)
Postdoctoral Researcher – Georgia Tech (2010–2011)
Graduate Research Assistant – Georgia Tech & KAIST

Suitability summary for best researcher Award

Dr. Jong-Han Lee, Ph.D., P.E., a distinguished Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Inha University, has been honored with the Best Researcher Award for his outstanding contributions to structural engineering, hazard risk analysis, and smart material applications. His extensive research and leadership in earthquake-resistant design, structural integrity assessment, and smart infrastructure development have significantly advanced the field, making him a deserving recipient of this prestigious accolade.

Professional Development

Dr. Lee has significantly impacted structural engineering, specializing in hazard risk mitigation, earthquake resilience, and smart materials integration . As a conference chairman, editor-in-chief, and research leader, he actively contributes to advancing construction safety and sustainability . His leadership in Korea’s major civil engineering committees fosters global collaborations. With expertise in AI-driven diagnostics and digital twin technologies, his work bridges research and real-world applications . Committed to innovation, he continues to pioneer advanced construction materials, ensuring structural integrity and sustainability for future generations .

Research Focus

Jong-Han Lee, Ph.D., P.E., focuses on structural resilience , hazard risk analysis , and earthquake-resistant design . His research spans smart materials and structures , integrating field data with numerical simulations to enhance structural integrity . He develops advanced monitoring systems and digital twin technologies for predictive maintenance. His work on carbon fiber reinforcement and self-healing cementitious materials aims at sustainable infrastructure . With expertise in high-speed rail bridge dynamics and concrete deterioration analysis , his research contributes to safer, longer-lasting structures in civil engineering.

Awards and Honors

Best Paper Award – Korea Society of Civil Engineers
Outstanding Research Award – Korea Concrete Institute
Excellence in Engineering Innovation – Korea Institute for Structural Maintenance
Top 10 Influential Civil Engineers in Korea – 2023
Best Young Researcher Award – Korean Institute of Bridge and Structural Engineers
Outstanding Editor Award – KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering
Government Research Grant Awards – National Research Foundation of Korea

Publication Top Noted

1️⃣ Flexural capacity of fiber reinforced concrete with a consideration of concrete strength and fiber content – Construction and Building Materials (2017) – Cited by: 173

2️⃣ Influence of concrete strength combined with fiber content in the residual flexural strengths of fiber reinforced concrete – Composite Structures (2017) – Cited by: 148

3️⃣ Investigation of extreme environmental conditions and design thermal gradients during construction for prestressed concrete bridge girders – Journal of Bridge Engineering (2012) – Cited by: 105

4️⃣ Application of probabilistic neural networks for prediction of concrete strength – Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering (2005) – Cited by: 101

5️⃣ Analysis of thermal environmental effects on precast, prestressed concrete bridge girders: temperature differentials and thermal deformations – Advances in Structural Engineering (2012) – Cited by: 95

6️⃣ Crack-closing performance of NiTi and NiTiNb fibers in cement mortar beams using shape memory effects – Composite Structures (2018) – Cited by: 67

7️⃣ Experimental study of the reinforcement effect of macro-type high strength polypropylene on the flexural capacity of concrete – Construction and Building Materials (2016) – Cited by: 64

8️⃣ A vision-based dynamic rotational angle measurement system for large civil structures – Sensors (2012) – Cited by: 63

Prof Dr. Guan Wu | Functional fibers Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Guan Wu , Zhejiang Sci-Tech University , China

Prof. Guan Wu (born October 28, 1987) is a distinguished full professor at the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University. Prof. Wu has published over 60 peer-reviewed journal papers in top journals such as Nature Communications, Advanced Materials, Angewandte Chemie International Edition, Advanced Functional Materials, and ACS Nano. He holds 10 patents and has been supported by prestigious funds including the National Natural Science Foundation of China. With a citation count of over 5400 and an H-index of 37, Prof. Wu is a regular referee for more than 40 high-impact journals. His expertise spans energy storage and conversion, flexible electronics, supercapacitors, electrochemical actuators, graphene, MXenes, and wearable applications. Prof. Wu also contributes to the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the National Key Research and Development Program of China, and the National Youth Talent Project of China.

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📚 Academic and Professional Qualifications

Since 11/2021: Full Professor, Doctoral Supervisor, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.

07/2019 – 11/2021: Associate Professor, Master Supervisor, State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.

07/2016 – 06/2019: Lecturer, State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.

09/2011 – 07/2016: Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

09/2007 – 06/2011: B.Sc. in Material Forming and Control Engineering, Material Science & Engineering, Jiangsu University.

🏆 Research Contributions and Publications

Prof. Wu has published over 60 peer-reviewed journal papers, with numerous works featured in top journals such as:

Nature Communications: 2 papers

Advanced Materials: 4 papers

Angewandte Chemie International Edition: 12 papers

Advanced Functional Materials: 3 papers

ACS Nano: 3 papers

Chemical Engineering Journal

He holds 10 patents and has received support from seven major funding sources, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China. Prof. Wu is a regular referee for more than 40 high-impact journals and has attracted over 5400 citations, with an H-index of 37 (Google Scholar). For more information, visit his ORCID profile.