Professor Phone: +86 15827639961 Email: shishun@hust.edu.cn Academic Areas: Structural Engineering Research Interests:novel hybrid FRP structural members, FRP-strengthened concrete structures, nonlinear finite element analysis of structures Academic Degrees • Ph.D (2012), Structural Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong • M.Eng (2005), Structural Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China • B.Eng (2003), Structural Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China Professional Experience • Professor (2018/05~Present), Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China • Lecturer (2014/08~2018/05), The University of Wollongong, Australia • Post-doctoral Fellow (2012/05~2014/07), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China Selected Publications Ten Selected Journal Publications in The Past Five Years： 1. Nie, X.F., Zhang, S.S.*, Teng, J.G. and Chen, G.M. (2018). “Experimental study on RC T-section beams with an FRP-strengthened web opening”, Composite Structures, 185, 273-285. 2. Zhang, S.S.* and Yu, T. (2017). “Effect of groove spacing on bond strength of near-surface mounted (NSM) bonded joints with multiple FRP strips”, Construction and Building Materials, 155, 103-113. 3. Zhang, S.S., Yu, T. and Chen, G.M. (2017). “Reinforced concrete beams strengthened in flexure with near-surface mounted (NSM) CFRP strips: current status and research needs”, Composites Part B: Engineering, 131, 30-42. 4. Zhang, S.S.* and Yu, T. (2017). “Fibre-reinforced polymer strengthening and fibre Bragg grating–based monitoring of reinforced concrete cantilever slabs with insufficient anchorage length of steel bars.” Advances in Structural Engineering, 20(11):1684–1698. 5. Zhang, S.S. and Yu T. (2016). “Analytical solution for interaction forces in beams strengthened with near-surface mounted round bars”, Construction and Building Materials, 106, 189-197. 6. Zhang, S.S. and Teng, J.G. (2016). “End cover separation in RC beams strengthened in flexure with bonded FRP reinforcement: simplified finite element approach”, Materials and Structures, 49 (6), 2223-2236. 7. Zhang, S.S., Teng, J.G., and Yu, T. (2014). “Bond strength model for CFRP strips near-surface mounted to concrete.” Journal of Composites for Construction, ASCE, 18(3), Article Number: A4014003. 8. Zhang, S.S. and Teng, J.G. (2014). “Finite element analysis of end cover separation in RC beams strengthened in flexure with FRP”, Engineering Structures, 75, 550-560. 9. Zhang, S.S., Teng, J.G., Yu, T. (2013). “Bond-slip model for CFRP strips near-surface mounted to concrete.” Engineering Structures, 56, 945–953. 10. Zhang, S.S. and Teng, J.G. (2013). “Interaction forces in RC beams strengthened with near-Surface mounted rectangular Bars.” Composites Part B: Engineering, 45(1), 697-709. Courses Taught • Design of reinforced concrete and masonry structures • Design of single-story concrete industrial workshop • Design of concrete floor in buildings Project 1. Behaviour and design of RC beams strengthened with near-surface mounted (NSM) FRP, Principal Investigator, National Nature Science foundation of China, 2019-2022, RMB$ 600,000. 2. Novel hybrid FRP structural members, The Chinese Central Government/Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Principal Investigator, 2018-2021, RMB$ 6,000,000 (including RMB$ 3,000,000 matching fund from HUST). 3. Hybrid fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP)-concrete tubular piles, Chief Investigator, Australian Research Council/Industry Partner, 2017-2019, AUD$ 200,000. 4. An innovative protective structure on a Continuous Miner (CM) against dynamic impact from coal burst, Chief Investigator, Australian Research Council / Industry Partner, 2017-2019, AUD$ 140,000. 5. Novel FRP-reinforced concrete columns for aggressive and special environments, Partner Investigator, Hong Kong Research Grants Council, 2017-2019, HKD$ 675,000. Awards 1. Awardee, “Thousand Talents Plan (Young Professional)” of China, 2018. 2. Best Paper Award, 6th Asia-Pacific Conference on FRP in Structures (APFIS), 19-21 July 2017, Singapore. 3. FCE Outstanding PhD Theses Awards, Faculty of Construction and Environment, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, 2012 (the only prize-winner in Structural Engineering in 2012).
