The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) stands at the forefront of global research, with internationally recongised scholars driving impactful advancements and acclaimed for their outstanding research excellence. Prof. You DONG, Associate Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, was honored with the IASSAR (International Association for Structural Safety and Reliability) Early Achievement Research Award during the 14th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability (ICOSSAR 2025), held in Los Angeles, the United States.
The overarching goal of Prof. Dong’s research is to advance the development of next-generation engineering systems that are more adaptive, resilient, and sustainable. He has been recognised for his pioneering research in addressing the challenges posed by structural deterioration, environmental hazards, and climate change through the integration of data science, robotics, and machine learning.
Leading a dynamic research group, Prof. Dong focuses on developing data-driven computational models, robotics for inspection and maintenance, physics-guided deep learning techniques, and digital twin-enabled intelligent maintenance strategies. His research has been applied to a wide range of critical systems, including civil infrastructure, energy systems such as wind turbines and power grids, transportation networks, cyber-physical systems, and interdependent infrastructure networks.
Learn more about Prof. DONG’s achievements:
PolyU research project on climate-resilient coastal infrastructure supported by French National Research Agency/RGC Joint Research Scheme
CEE Member Secured RGC Collaborative Research Fund (CRF) 2024/25
The IASSAR is currently the most authoritative international academic organisation in the field of reliability engineering, aiming to promote research and applications of scientific principles related to safety, risk and reliability in engineering analysis and design.
Its flagship conference, ICOSSAR, is held every four years and serves as a global platform for showcasing recent developments and innovations in the field. Its conferences are held in rotation across different continents and represent the largest and highest-level international academic event in this field. Since 1969, a total of 14 editions have been held.
Source: Prof. You Dong Received IASSAR Early Achievement Research Award (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering)
