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Dr Kang Chen is an Assistant Professor with the Department of Civil Engineering at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University. He received BEng and MEng degrees from Chongqing University, in 2010 and 2013, respectively, and a PhD from Nanyang Technological University, in 2018, all in civil engineering. He had a broad range of research areas related to disaster prevention of building structures, such as structural performance under the impact, progressive collapse and earthquake scenarios. More specifically, he has a strong background in the performance of steel and composite frame subassemblies subjected to impact loading. His current research interest is computer-aided civil engineering techniques, especially automated design and construction of modular building structures. He served as a reviewer for several top-tier journals in structural engineering, such as ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, ACI Structural Journal, Engineering Structures, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, etc.
He recruits self-funded PhD candidates year-round. Excellent candidates can receive a monthly stipend and/or co-supervision with Chongqing University (Top 5 in Civil Engineering). Tuition fees and admission requirements can be found at Doctoral Admissions - Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University.
Research interests
Computer-aided civil engineering techniques
Impact resistance of engineering structures
Seismic performance of high-rise RC buildings
Anti-progressive-collapse of steel and composite structures
Structural performance of aging RC buildings
High performance composite columns
Experience
Assistant Professor, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China, 2023 to present
Hongshen Lecturer, Chongqing University, China, 2019 to 2022
Research Fellow, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 2018 to 2019
Teaching
CEN 101 Design for Engineers
CEN 112 Engineering Skills
CEN 204 Reinforced Concrete and Steelwork
CEN 216 Programming Skills for Engineers
CEN 310 Traffic and Highways Design
CEN 408 Advanced Structural Design
Awards and honours
2024 Jiangsu Shuangchuang Doctor
2020 Best Paper for Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Symposium of Western China on the Background of The Belt and Road Initiative
2020 International Postdoctoral Exchange Fellowship Programme (Talent-Introduction Programme) by the Office of China Postdoc Council
2013 Fulltime PhD Scholarship by the Ministry of Home Affairs of Singapore
2010 Outstanding Graduate of Chongqing
2009 National Scholarship by the Ministry of Education of P.R. China
2007 National Scholarship by the Ministry of Education of P.R. China
2005 Excellent Student Cadre of Henan Province
Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D., Nanyang Technological University, Singapore - 2018
M.Eng., Chongqing University, China - 2013
B.Eng., Chongqing University, China - 2010
Research areas
- Computer-aided civil engineering
- Impact engineering
- Composite structures
Person Types
- Staff
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):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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DES AEF Co-funding of Design and Performance Evaluation of Modular Composite Structures
Chen, K. (PI)
6/08/25 → 5/08/29
Project: Internal Research Project
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Research on the mechanism and numerical simulation method of modular steel buildings against progressive collapse
Yang, B. (PI) & Chen, K. (Team member)
1/01/25 → 31/12/28
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Load-resisting mechanism and analytical model for Fin Plate connection subjected to impact load
Chen, K. (PI)
1/07/23 → 31/12/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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Seismic performance of ceramsite concrete filled steel plate composite shear wall structure
Li, Y. M. (PI), Ji, S. Y. (Team member), Chen, K. (Team member), Gan, M. (Team member), Wang, N. (Team member) & Deng, F. (Team member)
1/01/23 → 31/12/26
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Circular economy in building construction: prefabricated, demountable and reusable structural systems
Xu, F. (PI), Chen, K. (Team member), Huang, Y. (CoPI), Lu, Y. (Team member) & Ringas, N. (Team member)
1/01/22 → 31/12/24
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Adaptive deep reinforcement learning-based HVAC control incorporating dynamic human thermal comfort
Zheng, L., Chen, K., Xu, X., Long, C. & Yan, K., 28 May 2026, In: Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments. 91, 105074.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Macro-Scale Rigid-Body spring framework for impact Dynamics: Formulation and fundamental validation
Wang, F., Liu, Z. K., Yang, B., Chen, K. & Elchalakani, M., Sept 2026, In: Computers and Structures. 330, 108329.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Performance of Bolted Angle Connections under Dynamic Load
Liu, Q., Jia, J., Chen, K., Guo, Y., Alqawzai, S., Wang, D., Liu, M. & Yang, B., 1 Feb 2026, In: Journal of Structural Engineering. 152, 2, 04025263.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Post-fire compressive resistances of aluminium alloy irregular rectangular hollow section stub columns
Cheng, W., Chen, K., Gong, G. & Sun, Y., Jul 2026, In: Structures. 89, 112038.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Resistance of Composite Beam Subassemblies Subjected to Impact Load Close to the Beam-Column Connection
Yang, B., Liu, Q., Hong, D., Liu, Z., Sun, T., Wang, H. & Chen, K., 1 Feb 2026, In: Journal of Structural Engineering. 152, 2, 04025269.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Activities
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Load-resisting mechanism and failure mode of steel bolted components subjected to impact loads
Chen, K. (Supervisor), Fan, L. (Co-supervisor) & Chen, H.-M. (Co-supervisor)
2 Jan 2026 → 1 Jan 2030Activity: Supervision › PhD Supervision
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Seismic performance of innovative inter-modular bolted connections for modular steel structure systems
Chen, K. (Supervisor), Fan, L. (Co-supervisor) & Chen, H.-M. (Co-supervisor)
2 Jan 2026 → 1 Jan 2030Activity: Supervision › PhD Supervision
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The Jiangsu Provincial Society of Civil Engineering and Architecture (江苏省土木建筑学会) (External organisation)
Chen, K. (Member)
Oct 2024 → Oct 2028Activity: Membership › other membership
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Effects of particle crushing on critical state behaviours of granular materials considering inherent anisotropy
Gong, G. (Supervisor), Chen, K. (Co-supervisor) & Michie, E. (Co-supervisor)
1 Sept 2024Activity: Supervision › PhD Supervision
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Experimental and predictive algorithm-based approaches for the development of lightweight timber-cold-formed steel composite beams
Loo Chin Moy, C. K. S. (Supervisor), Chen, K. (Co-supervisor) & Tang, Q. (Co-supervisor)
1 Sept 2024Activity: Supervision › PhD Supervision