Associate Professor, Dalian University of Technology, China.
Prof. Dr. Sufen Dong is an Associate Professor of Transportation and Logistics at Dalian University of Technology and a Visiting Researcher at the National Rail Transit Electrification and Automation Engineering Research Center, Hong Kong Branch. Her research focuses on multifunctional concrete, nanotechnology, and structural health monitoring. She has published 70+ research papers, authored 1 book, and holds 5 national invention patents. In 2022, she was named among the World’s top 2% scientists by Stanford University.
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Education 🎓
Prof. Dr. Sufen Dong holds a Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from Dalian University of Technology, completed in 2018. She also earned her Master of Engineering Science degree from Chongqing University in 2009 and her Bachelor of Engineering Science from Shandong Jiaotong University in 2006. Her academic journey reflects a solid foundation in engineering, with a focus on structural engineering, preparing her for a distinguished career in academia and research. Prof. Dong’s expertise and contributions are recognized through her work in structural design, analysis, and innovative engineering solutions.
Experience 🏫
Prof. Dr. Sufen Dong is currently serving as an Associate Professor at the School of Transportation and Logistics, Dalian University of Technology, a position she has held since 2021. Prior to this, she completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the School of Material Science and Engineering at the same university between 2019 and 2021, where she furthered her research in material sciences as applied to transportation and logistics. Earlier in her career, she worked as a lecturer at the School of Civil Engineering, Inner Mongolia University of Technology, from 2009 to 2014, laying the groundwork for her academic and research contributions in engineering.
Research Interests 🔍
Smart Concrete
Prof. Dong explores the integration of smart technologies into concrete, enhancing its ability to respond to environmental changes and structural conditions. Her work aims to improve the performance and longevity of concrete structures through innovative formulations.
Nanotechnology
She investigates the use of nanomaterials to enhance the properties of construction materials. By manipulating materials at the nanoscale, her research seeks to develop stronger, lighter, and more durable infrastructure solutions.
Sensing Technology
Prof. Dong focuses on embedding advanced sensing technologies within structures to monitor their condition in real time. This research aims to facilitate proactive maintenance and ensure safety by providing critical data on structural performance.
Structural Health Monitoring
Her research in structural health monitoring involves developing systems that can assess the integrity and safety of structures over time. By implementing real-time monitoring, she aims to extend the lifespan of engineering structures and reduce maintenance costs.
Traffic Detection
In the area of traffic detection, Prof. Dong develops innovative systems to monitor and analyze traffic patterns. Her work aims to improve traffic management and contribute to smarter, more efficient transportation systems.
Awards 🏆
World’s Top 2% Scientists – Stanford University (2022)
Publications Top Notes 📚
Self-heating Ultra-high Performance Concrete – Cement and Concrete Composites, 2023. Link, cited by 28 articles.
Nanomechanical Characteristics of Nano-engineered Concrete – Engineering, 2022. Link, cited by 68 articles.
Fatigue Properties of Concrete Under Flexure – Cement and Concrete Composites, 2022. Link, cited by 23 articles.
Energy-harvesting Concrete – Journal of Materials Science, 2021. Link, cited by 26 articles.
Nano-TiO2 Inhibition in Marine Concrete – Nanotechnology, 2022. Link, cited by 8 articles.