We are proud to announce that Prof. Yuanfeng Duan, a distinguished PhD graduate of CEE, has been awarded the PolyU Graduate School Outstanding Research Postgraduate Alumni Award 2025.
Prof. Duan obtained his doctoral degree from CEE in 2004 under the supervision of Professors Jan-ming Ko, Yi-qing NI, and Shi-lin Dong. With his impactful research and contributions to the field of Health Monitoring and Vibration Control of Bridges and Structures, Prof. Duan has been appointed Changjiang Scholar Distinguished Professor in 2024 and is currently serving as Professor in Structural and Bridge Engineering at Guangxi University and Zhejiang University. His pioneering works have been applied to health monitoring or vibration control of more than 60 large-scale structures, including the Main Stadium of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, China Quanzhou Bay Bridge, Hong Kong's Tseung Kwan O Cross Bay Bridge and Taiwan’s Heart River Bridge, etc. Prof. Duan has also received the National Teaching Achievement Award and four science and technology awards at the provincial and ministerial levels.
The PolyU Graduate School Outstanding Research Postgraduate Alumni Award aims to recognize the achievement of research postgraduate (RPg) alumni and promote the excellence of research postgraduate education at PolyU. The award acknowledges distinctive individuals who have demonstrated exceptional accomplishments to the academia, profession and research community.
We sincerely congratulate Prof. Duan on receiving this well-deserved honor. We look forward to his continued dedication to research and innovation, and the lasting impact of his work on both academic and industry landscapes.
For more details, please visit https://www.polyu.edu.hk/gs/news-and-events/outstanding-rpg-alumni-award-2025/.
