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Dr. Charles Loo holds a BEng. (1st Class Hons) in Civil Engineering, and a MEng. in Structural and Foundation Engineering and a PhD in Structural Engineering from the University of Sydney, Australia. Currently, he is an Associate Professor in Structural and Materials Engineering in the department of Civil Engineering at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU). Prior to joining XJTLU, he was a Senior Lecturer at Curtin University. Dr. Loo also worked in the consulting industry for a number of years, designing complex Civil and Structural facilities. He is a Chartered Professional Engineer with Engineers Australia with the Civil and Structural Engineering colleges (MIEAust CPEng NER APEC Engineer IntPE Aus) and is registered with the National Professional Engineers Register (Australia). He is also a Fellow with Higher Education Academy UK (FHEA). Enquiries from potential research students are welcomed.
Research interests
Multi-physical computional modelling of complex systems.
Microstructure, tecture and forming of metals and composites.
Metamaterials development and testing.
Precast concrete structure stability and connections.
Textile reinforced mortar (TRM) and Fibre reinforced polymer (FRP).
Corrosion in reinforced concrete and predictive model.
Structural performance of composite slab and composite beams.
Inverse analysis and optimisation of structural systems.
Smart sensors and actuators.
Experience
Assistant Professor, Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University - 2015 to Present
Senior Lecturer, Curtin University - 2013 to 2015
School of Civil Engineering, The University of Sydney - 2012 to 2012
Research Assistant, The University of Sydney - 2007 to 2008
Civil/Structural Engineer, DAWN Engineering Co. Ltd. - 2003 to 2007
Civil/Structural Engineer, Gamma-Civic Ltd. - 2003 to 2002
Teaching
CEN331 Composite Structures
CEN402 Sustainable Engineering with Timber
CEN304 Capstone Design 2
CEN103 Solids and Structures
Awards and honours
2009 Commercial Training Scheme Scholarship, Department of Education and Training, Australian Government
2008 Australian Postgraduate Award, Department of Education and Training, Australian Government
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
Ph.D. , The University of Sydney
Grad.Cert Graduate Certificate, The University of Sydney
M.Eng , The University of Sydney
BEng (1st Hons) , University of Mauritius
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Investigating the mechanical behaviour of reinforced functionally graded concrete bea
1/07/23 → 30/06/25
Project: Internal Research Project
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TDF: Digital Fabrication for Design: A New Pedagogical Approach
Di Marco, G. & Loo Chin Moy, C. K. S.
1/02/23 → 31/01/24
Project: Internal Research Project
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Structural design and life-cycle assessment of high-strength steel structures
Loo Chin Moy, C. K. S., Sun, Y., Hao, J., Xia, J. & Xu, B.
1/03/22 → 29/02/24
Project: Internal Research Project
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Experimental Investigation and Mixed-type Modelling of Reinforced Concrete Frame Structures with Deep Transfer Girders
Loo Chin Moy, C. K. S., Nanayakkara, O. & Makrodimopoulos, A.
1/09/21 → 31/08/24
Project: Internal Research Project
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New cold-formed steel joist and high strength concrete slab composite system
1/06/19 → 31/10/23
Project: Internal Research Project
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A machine learning-based calibration method for strength simulation of self-piercing riveted joints
Ji, Y. X., Huang, L., Chen, Q. R., Moy, C. K. S., Zhang, J. Y., Hu, X. Y., Wang, J., Tan, G. B. & Liu, Q., Sept 2024, In: Advances in Manufacturing. 12, 3, p. 465-483 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Experimental study on reinforced concrete beams strengthened with Basalt and Carbon Textile Reinforced mortars at elevated temperatures
Revanna, N. & Moy, C. K. S., 15 May 2024, In: Engineering Structures. 307, 117921.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access5 Citations (Scopus) -
Exploring the Integration of Holographic Construction in Design for Disassembly
Vahdati, F., Tedjosaputro, M., Agkathidis, A. & Loo Chin Moy, C. K. S., 2024, (Accepted/In press) Advances in the Integration of Technology and the Built Environment - Select Proceeding of AAB 2024: Architecture across Boundaries 2024. Springer Nature SingaporeResearch output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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Exploring the Onset of Liquefaction of Saturated Loose Sand Under Monotonic and Cyclic Loading Using DEM
Zhu, M., Gong, G., Xia, J. & Moy, C. K. S., 2024, Towards a Carbon Neutral Future - The Proceedings of The 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Buildings and Structures. Papadikis, K., Zhang, C., Tang, S., Liu, E. & Di Sarno, L. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 673-682 10 p. (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering; vol. 393).Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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DEM investigation of strength and critical state behaviours of sand under axisymmetric stress paths with different shearing modes
Zhu, M. Y., Gong, G. B., Zhang, X., Xia, J., Moy, C. K. S. & Wilkinson, S., Jun 2023, In: Journal of Central South University. 30, 6, p. 1964-1980 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus)
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Experimental and predictive algorithm-based approaches for the development of lightweight timber-cold-formed steel composite beams
Charles Kwet Shin Loo Chin Moy (Supervisor), Kang Chen (Co-supervisor) & Qiyi Tang (Co-supervisor)
1 Sept 2024Activity: Supervision › PhD Supervision
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Structural performance of high-strength aluminium alloy members
Kang Chen (Supervisor), Charles Kwet Shin Loo Chin Moy (Co-supervisor) & Guobin Gong (Co-supervisor)
1 Dec 2023Activity: Supervision › PhD Supervision
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Mechanical behaviour of bamboo fiber composites under impact loading
Charles Kwet Shin Loo Chin Moy (Supervisor)
Jul 2022 → Sept 2022Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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Assessing the mechanical and sustainability performances of bamboo fiber composites
Charles Kwet Shin Loo Chin Moy (Supervisor)
Jul 2021 → Sept 2021Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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Anisotropic critical state theory based constitutive modelling of soil accounting for the influence of internal structure
Charles Kwet Shin Loo Chin Moy (Supervisor)
2020Activity: Supervision › PhD Supervision