We are thrilled to congratulate our Associate Director, Prof. ZHU Songye, Head of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, for earning the Commendation Merit Award (R&D Category) at the HKIE Structural Division Structural Excellence Awards 2026!
Prof. ZHU was recognised for his groundbreaking project, “Self-centering Seismic-resistant Eccentrically Braced Frames with Superelastic Shape Memory Alloy Angles,” which integrates smart materials to enhance structural resilience against earthquakes.
Organised by HKIE to celebrate milestone engineering achievements and inspire future innovation, this year’s prestigious awards marked a record-breaking edition. The platform highlights outstanding technical performance while continually driving the discipline toward safer, more sustainable horizons.
Please join us in celebrating Prof. ZHU’s remarkable achievement and his ongoing leadership in structural engineering research!
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