Ir Prof. Jan-Ming Ko
Background & Objective
Despite its long history, structural engineering continues to be a dynamic field with numerous innovations. These innovations arise from either novel insights into existing paradigms and systems, or from the fusion of structural engineering with emerging technologies such as new materials, sensors, data science and artificial intelligence, which enable the field to address new challenges and meet emerging needs (e.g., reduction of carbon emissions).
Against this above background, the J.M. Ko Award has been established to recognise exceptional young researchers around the world who have made outstanding contributions of high originality and lasting importance to the science and technology of structural engineering. The Award is named after Professor J.M. Ko (Jan-Ming Ko), the first Chair Professor of Structural Engineering at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the founding Editor-in-Chief of the international journal “Advances in Structural Engineering” (ASE), in honour of his remarkable contributions as a scholar, teacher and mentor to young people in structural engineering.
