We are proud to share that our member, Prof. BI Kaiming, Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), has been named the recipient of the highly coveted Nishino Prize at the 19th East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction (EASEC-19) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Since its inception in 1986, EASEC has served as a premier regional platform for advancing structural design and construction sciences. To commemorate the vision of its founder, the conference presents the Nishino Prize to an outstanding young engineer (under the age of 45) within the Asia-Pacific region who exhibits exceptional promise and has delivered impactful contributions to the discipline.
Prof. BI was selected for this accolade in recognition of his transformative work in earthquake engineering and structural vibration control. His investigations into seismic simulation, structural resilience, and vibration mitigation have bridged the gap between academic theory and industry practice, with several of his methodologies integrated into real-world projects and modern seismic design codes.
An active leader in the academic community, Prof. BI has authored more than 220 papers in top-tier international journals, earning over 11,000 Google Scholar citations and an H-index of 56. His scientific standing is further underscored by his editorial leadership as an Associate Editor for Engineering Structures, a flagship journal in the field.
This prestigious award is a testament to the caliber of research being conducted within our department. We celebrate Prof. BI’s landmark achievement and look forward to his future breakthroughs in enhancing the resilience of the built environment.
Online coverage:
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/cee/news-and-events/news/2026/20260724_news/
