We are pleased to announce that Prof. DONG You, Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and a valued member of our community, has been honoured with the Early Achievement Research Award by the International Association for Structural Safety and Reliability (IASSAR). The award was presented at the 14th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability (ICOSSAR 2025), held in Los Angeles, USA, from 1–6 June 2025.
This distinguished accolade recognises Prof. DONG’s pioneering research in developing next-generation engineering systems that are adaptive, resilient, and sustainable. His work addresses critical challenges such as structural deterioration, environmental hazards, and the impacts of climate change, utilising cutting-edge approaches in data science, robotics, and machine learning.
The IASSAR Early Achievement Research Award is presented to up to four outstanding junior researchers at the early stages of their careers, highlighting exceptional contributions to the advancement of structural safety and reliability. Prof. DONG joins a select group of international recipients, underscoring the global significance of his achievements.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Prof. DONG on this well-earned recognition of his significant achievements. We look forward to his ongoing contributions to research and development of resilient and sustainable solutions for urban and rural communities.