East China Jiaotong university , at College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, China.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Liangqin Wu is a distinguished civil engineer specializing in bridge engineering, vehicle-bridge dynamic interaction, and track-bridge interaction. With a strong academic and industry background, he has contributed significantly to the field through research, teaching, and engineering practice. Currently serving at the School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, East China Jiaotong University, he has led multiple national and provincial research projects and collaborated on international infrastructure initiatives.
Professional Profile
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Education 🎓
Dr. Wu earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Tongji University (2012), focusing on railway bridge structures. He holds a Master’s degree from Tianjin Chengjian University (2008) and a Bachelor’s degree from Northwestern Polytechnical University (2005), both in Civil Engineering. His academic journey has shaped his expertise in bridge dynamics, structural analysis, and railway infrastructure development.
Professional Experience 💼
Dr. Wu has extensive academic and industry experience. Since 2014, he has been a faculty member at East China Jiaotong University, teaching Bridge Engineering, Railway Bridge Engineering, and Introduction to Transportation. As a visiting scholar at China Railway Group Limited (Malaysia), he contributed to municipal bridge design in Kuala Lumpur. Before academia, he worked as a bridge engineer at The Third Railway Survey and Design Institute Group Corporation (TSDI), where he played a key role in structural computations for large-scale bridges, optimizing efficiency through self-developed computational programs.
Research Interests 🌍
His primary research interests include vehicle-bridge dynamic interaction, track-bridge interaction, and railway bridge engineering. His studies involve experimental and numerical analysis to enhance the safety, stability, and efficiency of modern railway bridges. He has conducted pioneering work on thin-walled trough girder bridges, braking force dynamics, and long-span rigid frame bridges, significantly contributing to structural resilience and design optimization.
Awards & Honors 🏆
Dr. Wu has been awarded multiple research grants, including funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province. His research contributions have been recognized through industry collaborations, academic accolades, and keynote presentations at international conferences.
Top Noted Publications 📚
Title: Effects of Elevated Temperature on Rubber Concrete: Fracture Properties and Mechanism Analysis
Authors: L. Wu, Liangqin; R. Li, Renfeng; Z. Zhu, Zhiyong; B.B. Aydin, Beyazit Bestami; Y. Zhou, Yubao
Citations: 0
Index: Construction and Building Materials
Year of Publication: 2025
Conclusion
Wu Liangqin is a strong candidate for a research award, particularly in structural engineering, bridge dynamics, and railway infrastructure. However, to be highly competitive for a Best Researcher Award, he could further enhance his publication impact, international collaborations, and research leadership.