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Dr. Bowen Xu is currently a lecturer (assistant professor) in the Department of Civil Engineering at XJTLU. He holds a BEng in Civil Engineering from the Dalian University of Technology in China and an MSc in Earthquake Engineering From Imperial College London in the U.K. He continued his research at Imperial College London and acquired his PhD degree working on the European Union Seventh Framework Programme FP7/2007-2013 within the project Anagennisi: Innovative Use of All Tyre Components in Concrete. He later worked as a post-doctoral researcher at the same institution, focusing on the experimental and numerical study of the comprehensive behaviour of cementitious composites incorporating sustainable components, such as rubber particles, vinyl banner plastics or polymer emulsions.
Research interests
Mechanical and microstructural behaviour of cementitious composites
Reinforcecd concrete structure design and analysis
Experimental and numerical studies of materials and engineering structures
Multidiscipline applications of innovative sustainable materials, such as polymer modified composites and FRP condined structures
Experience
Lecturer (Assistant Professor), Department of Civil Engineering, Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China. 2020 - Present
Post-doctoral researcher, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Imperial Collge London, UK. 2019-2020
Teaching
CEN325 Timber and Masonry Structures
CEN208 Capstone Design
CEN403 Advanced Simulation of Sustainable Structural Systems
CEN901 Research Methods
CEN903 Research and Development in Engineering
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Civil Engineering, Imperial College London, UK. 2019
MSc, Earthquake Engineering, Imperial College London, UK. 2014
BEng, Civil Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, China. 2013
Research areas
- Sustainable cementitious materials
- Electrical infrastructure
- Gas insulation switchgear
- Structural design
- Multi-physical analysis
Person Types
- Staff
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REF: Fractal Curved Toolpaths (FCT) System Design for 3D Porous Concrete Printing
Md Rian, I. (PI), Xu, B. (CoI), Jiang, L. (CoI), Chen, H.-M. (CoI) & Li, Y. (Team member)
1/02/25 → 31/12/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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Fractal Curved Toolpaths (FCT) System Design for 3D Porous Concrete Printing
Md Rian, I. (PI), Xu, B. (Team member), Jiang, L. (Team member), Chen, H.-M. (Team member) & Li, Y. (Team member)
1/01/25 → 31/12/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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Research on ESG Performance Measurement and Enhancement of Future Community Projects under the Background of Urban Renewal
Hao, J. (PI), Xu, B. (Team member), Lombardi, D. (Team member), Zhang, C. (Team member), Gong, G. (Team member) & Tang, X. (Team member)
1/12/24 → 30/11/27
Project: Collaborative Research Project
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Building automation system and AI in IoT for assessing the energy consumption of green buildings
Hao, J. (PI), Tang, X. (Team member), Gong, G. (Team member), Xu, B. (Team member), Ma, W. (Team member), Qiang, G. (Team member), Yu, S. (Team member), Wang, X. (Team member), Gu, X. (Team member) & Duan, B. (Team member)
1/01/23 → 31/12/24
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Structural design and life-cycle assessment of high-strength steel structures
Loo Chin Moy, C. K. S. (PI), Sun, Y. (Team member), Hao, J. (Team member), Xia, J. (Team member) & Xu, B. (Team member)
1/03/22 → 29/02/24
Project: Internal Research Project
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Digital Platform Business Models for Construction Waste Management: Case Study of the Trading-Based Construction Industry Internet Platform
Yang, Y., Hao, J. L. J., Xu, B. & Di Sarno, L., 2025, The First XJTLU-UoL-XJTU Postgraduate Research Joint Conference & 2025 XJTLU Postgraduate Research Symposium, Suzhou, China. ChinaResearch output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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Dynamic Response of Three Phase Enclosure Type GIL Under Electromagnetic Forces
Xu, B. & Zang, R., 2025, Proceedings of 2024 International Conference on Smart Electrical Grid and Renewable Energy, SEGRE 2024 - Volume 1. Wen, F., Liu, H., Wen, H. & Wang, S. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 41-47 7 p. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering; vol. 1363 LNEE).Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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Leveraging Industrial Internet Platforms for Sustainable Construction Waste Management: A Multi-Case Study on Resource Integration and Digital Transformation
Yang, Y., Hao, J. L. J., Yuan, J., Zhang, L. & Xu, B., 2025, The International Conference on Solid Waste 2025.Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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Probabilistic Embodied Carbon Assessments for Alkali-Activated Concrete Materials
Almonayea, N., Garcia-Troncoso, N., Xu, B. & Bompa, D. V., Jan 2025, In: Sustainability (Switzerland). 17, 1, 152.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus) -
The Impact of Mechanical Damage on the Mechanical and Insulation Performance of Glass Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites
Wang, S. & Xu, B., 2025, Proceedings of 2024 International Conference on Smart Electrical Grid and Renewable Energy, SEGRE 2024 - Volume 1. Wen, F., Liu, H., Wen, H. & Wang, S. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 177-183 7 p. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering; vol. 1363 LNEE).Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
Activities
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Interfacial Degradation of GF/EP under Hygrothermal Exposure: A COMSOL-Driven Framework by Qianhui Pei
Hao, J. (Co-supervisor) & Xu, B. (Supervisor)
15 Jun 2025 → …Activity: Supervision › Master Dissertation Supervision
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Property Evolution of Glass Fiber/Epoxy Composites under Coupled Mechanical-Thermal-Damage Conditions by Jinming Bao
Hao, J. (Co-supervisor) & Xu, B. (Supervisor)
15 Jun 2025 → …Activity: Supervision › Master Dissertation Supervision
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The 2nd International Conference on Smart Electrical Grid and Renewable Energy
Xu, B. (Participant)
9 Aug 2024 → 12 Aug 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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A digital platform for construction waste to resources in a circular economy
Hao, J. (Supervisor), Xu, B. (Supervisor), Di Sarno, L. (Co-supervisor) & Yuan, J. (Supervisor)
1 Dec 2022Activity: Supervision › PhD Supervision
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Cleaner Materials (Journal)
Xu, B. (Reviewer)
2022Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Publication Peer-review