On 9 July, 2026, the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) announced the winners of the 16th Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Award in Beijing. We are thrilled and immensely proud to announce that our distinguished member, Prof. Ni Yiqing, was selected as one of the few elite recipients of this highly prestigious national honor.
The Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Award, established in 1995 and administered by the CAE, is regarded as one of the highest honors in China’s engineering and technology community. Awarded biennially, it recognises scientists who have made outstanding contributions and groundbreaking achievements in engineering technology and engineering management. This year, the final 40 winners were rigorously selected from a highly competitive pool of 471 candidates across the nation, with only five experts selected from Hong Kong and Macau.
Prof. Ni Yiqing, Chair Professor of Smart Structures and Rail Transit, was recognised for his pioneering contributions and expertise in structural health monitoring technology. His research has been instrumental in advancing the safety, reliability, and smart management of critical rail transit systems and large-scale infrastructure. Prof. Ni’s selection for this award highlights his world-class engineering expertise and his dedication to bridging theoretical research with impactful, real-world engineering solutions.
This recognition not only honors Prof. Ni's exceptional career and scientific contributions but also reflects the high-caliber research and academic excellence nurtured within our institute.
We extend our heartiest congratulations to Prof. Ni Yiqing on this monumental achievement! His success serves as an inspiration to our entire research community as we continue to push the boundaries of engineering, innovation, and technological resilience.
