CHAN Tak-Ming 陳德明

BEng (HKU), MSc, DIC, PhD (Imperial College London), PCAPP (Warwick), CEng, FIStructE, MASCE

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ABOUT ME

Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, HKU

BEng (HKU), MSc, DIC, PhD (Imperial College London), PCAPP (Warwick) CEng, FIStructE, MASCE

Tak-Ming Chan is currently a Professor of Structural Engineering at the Department of Civil Engineering of The University of Hong Kong and a Fellow of the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE). He has recently been elected as the IStructE Vice President (Trustee) for Central and East Asia for the 2027-2029 term. He also serves as the Editor for Thin-Walled Structures. He is currently leading a 5-Year Research Impact Fund project funded by the Research Grants Council (RGC) on “Achieving the Circular Economy in Construction through Deconstruction and Reuse Technologies for Steel and Composite Structures” (2023 to 2028). He is the 2022 recipient of the prestigious award, The Nishino Prize, which is presented by the East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction (EASEC). He has received two Gold Medals in total at the 49th and 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva. He has also been recognised by Clarivate Analytics in the Top 1% worldwide by citations. His co-authored paper entitled “Recommendations for Implementing Circular Economy in Construction: Direct Reuse of Steel Structures” is also one of the most Scopus cited articles published since January 2023 in Journal of Constructional Steel Research.


Prof. Chan graduated from the University of Hong Kong with a first-class honours degree in civil engineering before starting his structural engineering career at Arup (Hong Kong). He was the recipient of the Chevening Scholarship and Hutchison-EPSRC Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Award. His master's degree in structural steel design and PhD in tubular structures were both from Imperial College London. He also received his Postgraduate Certificate in Academic and Professional Practice from the University of Warwick.

BACKGROUND

Academic Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering (First Class Honours)

    The University of Hong Kong
    2001

    Master of Science (Distinction)

    Imperial College London
    2004

    Doctor of Philosophy

    Imperial College London
    2008

    Postgraduate Certificate in Academic and Professional Practice

    The University of Warwick
    2009


Work Experience

  • Graduate Structural Engineer

    Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Ltd.
    2001 - 2004

    Assistant Professor (Structural Engineering)

    The University of Warwick
    2007 - 2012

    Associate Professor (Structural Engineering)

    The University of Warwick
    2012 - 2014

    Honorary Associate Professor

    The University of Warwick
    2014 - 2020

    Assistant Professor (Structural Engineering)

    The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    2014 - 2019

    Associate Professor (Structural Engineering)

    The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    2019 - 2023

    Professor (Structural Engineering)

    The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    2023 - 2024

    Professor (Structural Engineering)

    The University of Hong Kong
    2024 - now


International Memberships

  • Member

    Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), UK
    2011 - 2022

    Chartered Engineer

    Engineering Council, UK
    2011 - now

    Member

    American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), US
    2017 - now

    Fellow

    Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), UK
    2022 - now

    Elected Council Member

    Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), UK
    2026 - 2028
RESEARCH and KNOWLEDGE/TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

  • Publications

    • Journal Papers

    • 2026
      • Zhao, S., Chen, J. and Chan, T.-M. (2026). “Mechanical behaviours of high-strength steel welded T-stub joints under axial tension”, Structures, Vol. 93, 112933.
      • Han, X.-Z., Ma, Q., He, X.-H.’, Elghazouli, A. Y., and Chan, T.-M.* (2026). “Behaviour of modular frame subassemblies with bolted inter-module connections: parametric assessments and design considerations”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 231, 115465.
      • Wang, Y.’, Tsutsumi, S., Zhang, C., Wong, B.C., Kimura, Y., Voyle R., Chan, T.-M.* (2026). “Microstructure and fatigue fracture mechanism of stainless steel SS304L fabricated by cold-spray additive manufacturing”, International Journal of Fatigue, Vol. 213, 109884.
      • Zhao, S., Chen, J. and Chan, T.-M. (2026). “Stress concentration factors of transverse plate-to-CHS X-joints under axial tension”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol. 246, 110525.
      • Kang, L., Zhao, D., Du, W., Liu, X. and Chan, T.-M. (2026). “Cyclic behaviour and constitutive modelling of laser-cladding additively manufactured 316L stainless steel sheets with different anisotropy orientations”, Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 538, 147363.
      • Selvaraj, S.’ and Chan, T.-M.* (2026). “Reuse Limit State: A Multi-Factor Framework for Circular Steel Construction: Foundational Concepts and Research Needs”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol. 245, 110471.
      • Liu, H., Chen, J., Chan, T.-M. and Young, B. (2026). “Advancing predictive approaches for stress-strain models of stainless steels in cold-formed corner regions”, Journal of Structural Engineering, 152 (7), 15927.
      • Zhao, Y., Xu, F.’, Zhou, X., Chen, J. and Chan, T.-M. (2026). “Fatigue behaviour of CHS gap K-joints with cold-formed chord and hot-rolled brace”, Structures, Vol. 88, 111907.
      • Chen, P., Jiang, M., Guo, J., Chan, T.-M. and Pan, W. (2026). “Investigation and design of a ductile demountable interlocking connection for enhanced deconstruction and reuse in concrete floor diaphragms”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol. 243, 110431.
      • Han, X.-Z., Li, J.-Y., Wang, C.’, Debnath, P.P. and Chan, T.-M. (2026). “Tensile behaviour and tolerance design of swift-constructed demountable blind bolt”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 227 (Part A), 114829.
      • Liu, J.-Z., Yue, Y. Xu, F.’ and Chan, T.-M. (2026). “Q960 ultra-high strength steel welded box section stub columns: Residual stresses, testing numerical modelling and design”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 218, 113894.
      • Chen, P., Guo, J., Chan, T.-M. and Elghazouli, A. Y. (2026). “Horizontal pushout tests on demountable shear connectors for deconstruction and reuse in composite beams”, Engineering Structures, Vol. 359, 122726.
      • Pannuzzo, P., Chen, S. and Chan, T.-M. (2026). “Plastic rotation limits of cold-formed steel hollow sections with moderate heat treatment under combined compression and cyclic lateral loads”, Structures, Vol. 88, 111698.
      • Li, B., Lan, K, Liu, X., Hu, N. and Chan, T.-M. (2026). “High-cycle fatigue performance of Q355B/316L bimetallic steel manufactured by laser cladding”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 225, 114858.
      • Duan, Y., Ping, T., Young, B., Chan, T.-M. and Pan, W. (2026). “Tensile behaviour of an innovative module-to-core wall connection for high-rise steel modular buildings”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 225, 114846.
      • Jeyabalan, A.K., Selvaraj, S. Chan, T.-M.* and Elghazouli, A. Y. (2026). “Reusability evaluation of interlocking column-base connection: An experimental and numerical study”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 225, 114656.
      • Ning, W., Debnath, P. P., Chan, T.-M. and Elghazouli, A. Y. (2026). “Experimental and analytical assessments of force transfer mechanisms in CFST columns with blind-bolted shear connections”, Engineering Structures, Vol. 356, 122484.
      • Ning, W., Debnath, P. P., Chan, T.-M.* and Elghazouli, A. Y. (2026). “Load transfer mechanisms in welded fin plate-to-CFST column connections”, Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 152(5), 04026050.
      • Debnath, P. P., Chen, J., Chan, T.-M. and Varma, A. H. (2026). “Assessment of steel-concrete interfacial strength in CFST columns with headed shear studs”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 225 (Part A), 114755.
      • Jeyabalan, A.K., Selvaraj, S., Chan, T.-M.* and Pan, W. (2026). “Novel Directly Reusable Column Base Connection: Experimental Investigations on the Effects of Baseplate and Connector Thickness”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 224, 114666.
      • Liu, J.-Z., Ma, X., Zhou, M., Xu, F. and Chan, T.-M. (2026). “Cold-formed Q960 ultra-high strength steel circular hollow section: Initial imperfections, residual stresses, testing, simulations and design”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 223, 114512.
      • Tian, P., Wang, C., Chan, T.-M. and Elghazouli, A. Y. (2026). “Seismic time history response prediction of modular buildings using transformer-based machine learning models”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol. 240, 110256.
      • Zhao, S., Chen, J. and Chan, T.-M. (2026). “Mechanical behaviours of high-strength steel gusset plate-to-circular hollow section X-joint under brace tension”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 220, 114384.
      • Zhao, S., Chen, J. and Chan, T.-M. (2026). “Effect of welding on behaviours of high strength steel welded joints: A state-of-the art review”, Structures, Vol. 84, 111002.
      • Chen, P., Guo, J. and Chan, T.-M. (2026). “Investigation on tensile behaviour of a demountable chord connection for achieving circularity in construction”, Structures, Vol. 84, 110880.
      • Tian, P., Wang, C., Chan, T.-M. and Elghazouli, A. Y. (2026). “Parametric evaluation of seismic performance for high-rise modular buildings with RC walls: Connections and behaviour factors”, Structures, Vol. 83, 110869.
      • Li, S., Xue, X., Wang, F., Chan, T.-M. and Young, B. (2026). “Behaviour of cold-formed Q1100 ultra-high strength steel unequal-leg angle section stub columns”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 219, 114290.
      • Wong, B. C., Zhang, C., Wang, Y., Voyle, R., Chan, T.-M., and Fu, M. (2026). Enhancing ductile and adhesive performance of cold-sprayed Ti6Al4V coatings by multi-step vacuum heat treatment. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 142, 1-19.
      • Wang, Y., Zhang, C., Wong, B. C., Voyle, R. and Chan, T.-M. (2026). “Corrosion behaviour of stainless-clad bimetallic steel plate fabricated by cold spray additive manufacturing”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol. 237, 110148.
      • Ma, Q., Chan, T.-M.* and Elghazouli, A. Y. (2026). “Performance of reusable column base connections under lateral cyclic and vertical loading”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol. 236, 109995.
      • Hussain, M., Ye, Z., Zheng, B., Lam, C.M., Hsu, S.-C. and Chan, T.-M. (2026). “Sustainable design of high strength steel structural components: Process-based life cycle assessment with uncertainty and sensitivity analysis”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol. 236 (Part A), 110002.
      • Umaraj, R. R., Selvaraj, S., Chan, T.-M. and Elghazouli, A. Y. (2026). “Construction sustainability through reusability: Establishing reuse design rules for CFS channel columns subjected to local buckling”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 218 (Part B), 113892.
      • Chen, S., Liu, J. Z., and Chan, T.-M. (2026). “Moment-Rotation Characteristics of Laterally Restrained Hybrid Steel I-Girders under Moment Gradient”, Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 152(2), 04025258.

    • 2025
      • Jeyabalan, A.K., Selvaraj, S.’ and Chan, T.-M. (2025). “Experimental, numerical, and analytical assessment for static performance of concrete-filled steel tube T-stub connections with group of high-strength blind bolts”, Engineering Structures, Vol. 338, 120586.
      • Wang, Y.’, Wong, B. C., Zhang, C., Chan, T.-M.*, Tsutsumi, S. and Voyle, R. (2025). “Micostructure evolution and mechanical properties of cold sprayed stainless steel SS304L on structural steel S355J0”, Material Science and Engineering, Vol. 947, 149190.
      • Gao, F., Yang, Y, Chen, J. and Chan, T.-M. (2025). “Tensile and interfacial properties of hot-rolled stainless-clad bimetallic steel at elevated temperature ”, Construction and Building Materials , 492, 142758.
      • Liu, J. Z., Yue, Y., Xu, F., and Chan, T.-M. (2025). “Q960 ultra-high strength steel welded box section stub columns: residual stresses, testing, numerical modelling and design”, Thin-Walled Structures, 113894.
      • Abdullah, A., Leung, Y.F. and Chan, T.-M. (2025). “Characterisation of strain distribution in concrete-filled steel tubular columns via distributed fibre optic sensing technology”, Structures, Vol. 81, 110275.
      • Liu, H., Zhu, J.-Y., Chen, J. and Chan, T.-M. (2025). “Cold-formed steel octagonal hollow section (OctHS) beam-columns: Numerical studies and design recommendations”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 218, 113963.
      • Li, S., Xue, X, Zhan, J., Chan, T.-M. and Young, B. (2025). “Behaviour of lunar regolith simulant geopolymer-filled aluminium alloy circular hollow section and square hollow section stub columns”, Engineering Structures, Vol. 343 (Part D), 121278.
      • Chen, S., Liu, L.-J., and Chan, T.-M.* (2025). “Design of hybrid steel I-girders under moment gradient: moment redistribution and cross-section behaviour”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 217, Part B, 113794.
      • Umaraj, R. R., Selvaraj, S’, Chan, T.-M.* (2025). “Structural behaviour and design of cold-formed steel unequal-leg lipped angle columns”, Engineering Structures, Vol. 341, 120789.
      • Abdullah, A., Leung, Y.F. and Chan, T.-M. (2025). “Experimental Investigation of Size and Cross-Sectional Shape effects on Strain Distributions in Concrete-filled Steel Tubes”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol. 235, 109782.
      • Umaraj, R. R., Selvaraj, S’, Chan, T.-M. and Elghazouli, A. Y. (2025). “If rockers are reusable, why not buildings? Reuse evaluation for cold-formed steel unequal-leg lipped angle columns”, Thin-Walled Structures, 216, 113463.
      • Guo, J., Chen, P., and Chan, T.-M.* (2025). “Investigation on shear behaviour of a swift-constructed demountable continuous shear connector for achieving construction circularity”, Journal of Building Engineering, Vol. 111, 113200.
      • Liu, H., Shen, M., Hu, Y.-F., Chan, T.-M. and Chung, K.-F. (2025). “Flexural buckling and design of press-braked rectangular hollow section steel long columns”, Journal of Building Engineering, Vol 109, 113004.
      • Debnath, P.P., Ning, W. and Chan, T.-M.* (2025). “Experimental, numerical, and analytical assessment for static performance of concrete-filled steel tube T-stub connections with group of high-strength blind bolts”, Engineering Structures, Vol. 338, 120586.
      • Selvaraj, S’, Chan, T.-M.* and Young, B. (2024). “Experiments on pultruded FRP beam-to-column joints: failure mode analysis and stiffness determination”, Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, 151(7), 04025074.
      • Han, X.-Z. and Chan, T.-M.* (2025). “Tensile behaviour of swift-constructed demountable blind bolted T-stub to hollow section column connection”, Engineering Structures, Vol. 336, 120086.
      • Chen, P., Guo, J., and Chan, T.-M.* (2025). “Investigation on net section capacity of a demountable interlocking shear connection applied in precast flooring systems for achieving construction circularity”, Engineering Structures, Vol. 334, 120056.
      • Selvaraj, S’, Chan, T.-M.* and Young, B. (2024). “Design recommendations for Multi-Bolted staggered connections of PFRP structural members”, Engineering Structures, Vol. 334, 120162.
      • Li, X., Lan, X., Chen, J. and Chan, T.-M. (2025). “Local buckling behaviour and CSM-based improved design method for high strength steel tubular beam-columns”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 213, 113232.
      • Chen, P., Guo, J., and Chan, T.-M. (2025). “Demountable interlocking connection with embedded plates for diaphragm systems: Effect of key parameters and design”, Engineering Structures, Vol. 333, 120170.
      • Li, S., Liu, F., Chan, T.-M.*, Yang, H. and Young, B. (2025). “Novel concrete-filled steel square tubular columns stiffened with semi-circles: Concept and behaviour”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 212, 113188.
      • Li, S., Liu, F., Chan, T.-M.*, Yang, H. and Young, B. (2025). “Stub column behaviour of high strength steel square hollow sections with semi-circular stiffeners”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 208, 112687.
      • Chen, P., Guo, J., and Chan, T.-M.* (2025). “Experimental and analytical investigation on the shear behaviour of a demountable interlocking connection applied in precast floor diaphragms”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 208, Part C, 112696.

    • 2024
      • Liu, J.-Z., Guo, J., Chen, J., Luo, T. X. and Chan, T.-M. (2024). “Material properties and residual stresses of Q690 high strength steel press-braked elliptical hollow sections: Experimental investigation and numerical modelling”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol. 223, 109030.
      • Jeyabalan, A. K., Selvaraj, S’ and Chan, T.-M.* (2024). “Experimental Investigations on Structural Behaviour of Reusable Interlocking Steel Column Base Connection with Demountability”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol. 224, 109146.
      • Debnath, P.P., Ning, W. and Chan, T.-M.* (2024). “Group resistances of tensile-loaded anchored-bolted connections with CFST columns: tests, simulations, and theoretical models”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 205, Part C, 112517.
      • Wang, Y.’, Wong, B.-C., Chan, T.-M. and Voyle, R. (2024). “Towards Strength–Ductility Synergy in Cold Spray for Manufacturing and Repair Application: A Review”, Process. MDPI, 12, 2216.
      • Zhu, J.-Y., Liu, H.-X. and Chan, T.-M. (2024). “Global buckling behaviour and design of cold-formed steel octagonal hollow section columns under compression”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 205, 112447.
      • Ma, Q., and Chan, T.-M.* (2024). “Design and numerical analysis of reusable column base connection with pinned energy dissipators”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol. 223, 109012.
      • Guo, J., Chan, T.-M.* and Wang, Y. (2024). “Precast concrete pavement applications, design and joint load transfer characteristics”, Structures, Vol. 69, 107176.
      • Chen, S., Liu, L.-J., and Chan, T.-M.* (2024). “Local buckling behavior of hybrid steel I-sections under uniform bending: moment-rotation characteristic”, Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 150, No. 11, 04024162-1 to 04024162-16.
      • Chen, J., Chen, Z. and Liu, H.-X., and Chan, T.-M. (2024). “Implementation of cold-formed steel stress-strain relationships using limited available material parameters”, Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 150, No. 10, 04024142-1 to 04024142-16.
      • Debnath, P.P., and Chan, T.-M.* (2024). “Structural investigation on shear performance of square CFST column joints with group of extended hollo-bolts”, Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 150, No. 10, 04024134-1 to 04024134-1-17.
      • Ma, Q., and Chan, T.-M.* (2024). “Seismic behaviour of reusable column base connection with pinned energy dissipators”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 203, 112113.
      • Liu, H.-X., Zhu, J.-Y., and Chan, T.-M. (2024). “Design of cold-formed high strength steel irregular octagonal hollow section columns”, Engineering Structures, Vol. 316, 118397.
      • Xue, X., Chan, T.-M. and Young, B. (2024). “Numerical investigation on post–fire resistance of cold–formed Q960 ultra high strength steel channel section stub columns”, Structures, Vol. 66, 106776.
      • Debnath, P. P. and Chan, T.-M. (2024). “Structural Investigation of Shear Performance of Square CFST Column Joints with Extended Hollo-Bolts”, Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 150(10), 04024134.
      • Wang, C’, Tian, P. and Chan, T.-M.* (2024). “Seismic Behavior of Modular Buildings with Reinforced Concrete (RC) Structural Walls as Seismic Force Resisting System”, Engineering Structures, Vol. 315, 118378.
      • Chen, S., Liu, L.-J. and Chan, T.-M. (2024). “Design method for cross-section behaviour of hybrid I-girders under uniform bending”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 200, 111847.
      • Guo, J. and Chan, T.-M. (2024). “Numerical investigation and design of a demountable steel connection system for precast concrete pavements”, Structures, Vol. 63, 106389.
      • Fang, Y., Yang, H., Chan, T.-M., Wang, Y. (2024). “Experimental investigation on seismic behaviour of concrete-filled corrugated steel tubes under cyclic torsional loads”, Engineering Structures, Vol. 309, 118062.
      • Zhu, J., Zhong, S., Zhang, L., Chen, J. and Chan, T.-M. (2024). “Influence of compression arrangements on the structural behaviour of concrete filled steel tubes”, Structures, Vol. 63, 106349.
      • Ma, Q., and Chan, T.-M.* (2024). “Experimental and analytical investigations on reusable column base connection with pinned energy dissipators”, Engineering Structures, Vol. 308, 117940.
      • Pannuzzo, P., Chen, S. and Chan, T.-M.* (2024). “Experimental investigation on cold-formed steel hollow sections with moderate heat-treatment under combined compression and cyclic lateral loads”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol. 216, 108609.
      • Li, S., Chan, T.-M.* and Young, B. (2024). “Stress-strain modelling for FRP-confined engineered cementitious composites under cyclic axial compression”, Structures, Vol. 61, 105953.
      • Guo, J., and Chan, T.-M.* (2024). “Numerical investigation on the behaviour of the high-strength ring strengthened dowel connection under vertical load”, International Journal of Pavement Engineering, Vol. 25(1).
      • Zhao, Y., Zhou, X., Xu, F. and Chan, T.-M. (2024). “Numerical simulation of corroded circular hollow section steel columns: A corrosion evolution approach”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 196, 111594.
      • Wang, C’ and Chan, T.-M.* (2024). “Quantifying Variation in Maximum Floor Accelerations of Modular Buildings under Earthquakes through Stochastic Nonlinear Structural Analysis”, Thin-Walled Structures, 196, 111454.
      • Selvaraj, S’ and Chan, T.-M.* (2024). “Recommendations for Implementing Circular Economy in Construction: Direct Reuse of Steel Structures”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol. 214, 108439.
      • Han, X.-Z., Wang, C’, and Chan, T.-M. (2024). “Experimental and Numerical Exploration for the Design of Swift-Constructed Demountable Blind Bolts”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol. 214, 108335.
      • Liu, H.-X., Chen, J., and Chan, T.-M. (2024). “Mechanical properties of corner material in cold-formed steel structure: from normal strength to high strength”, Structures, Vol. 59, 105651.
      • Guo, J., and Chan, T.-M.* and Wang, Y.H. (2024). “Test, modelling and design of a demountable stainless steel bar connection system for precast concrete pavements”, Engineering Structures, Vol. 301, 117231.

    • 2023
      • Li, S., Chan, T.-M.* and Young, B. (2023). “Design-oriented stress-strain model for FRP-confined engineered cementitious composites”, Engineering Structures, Vol. 297, 116983.
      • Wang, Y.’, Fincato, R., Kotani, Y., Tsutsumi, S. and Chan, T.-M. (2023). “Cyclic elastoplasticity and XFEM based fatigue life assessment of out-of-plane gusset welded joints”, International Journal of Fatigue, Vol. 178, 107961.
      • Wang, C.’, Zhao, J. and Chan, T.-M.* (2023). “Artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted simulation-driven earthquake-resistant design framework: taking a strong back system as an example”, Engineering Structures, Vol. 297, 116892.
      • Han, X.-Z., He, X.-H.-C.’, Chan, T.-M., Jiang, H., Hu, Y.-F. and Chung, K.-F. (2023). “Comparison of the lateral force-resisting mechanisms of steel MiC structures with full-strength and partial-strength inter-module joints: Experimental and numerical analysis”, Structures, Vol. 57, 105139.
      • Chen, S., Liu, J.-Z., and Chan, T.-M. (2023). “Local buckling behaviour of high strength steel and hybrid I-sections under axial compression: Numerical modelling and design”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 191, 111079.
      • Han, X.-Z., Wang, C’, He, X.-H.-C.’, Hu, Y.-F., Chan, T.-M. and Chung, K.-F. (2023). “Experimental investigation on bolted inter-module connections and subassemblies of steel modular frames”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol. 211, 108118.
      • Guo, J., and Chan, T.-M.* and Wang, Y.-H. (2023). “Experimental investigation on the structural performance of the high-strength ring strengthened dowel connection under monotonic load”, Engineering Structures, Vol. 292, 116423.
      • Zhu, J.-Y., Chen, J., Zhang, L., Zhang, Y. and Chan, T.-M. (2023). “Numerical investigation and design recommendation for thin-walled octagonal concrete filled steel tubes”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 188, 110801.
      • Liu, H.-X., Chen, J., and Chan, T.-M. (2023). “Predictive models for material properties of cold-formed conventional steels in the corner region”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 187, 110740.
      • Liu, J.-Z., Fang, H.’, Guo, J., Li, S. and Chan, T.-M. (2023). “Numerical investigation and design for the local buckling behaviourof high strength steel hexagonal hollow section stub columns under axial”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 186, 110717.
      • He, X.-H.-C.’, Chan, T.-M. (2023). “Classification system for inter- and intra-module joints for steel MiC structures”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol. 206, 107913.
      • Li, S., Chan, T.-M.* and Young, B. (2023). “Cyclic compressive behavior and load-strain model of FRP-ECC-HSC composite columns”, Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 149, No. 6, 04023049-1 to 04023049-20.
      • Liu, J.-Z., Chan, T.-M.* and Young, B. (2023, Ahead of Print). “Cross-section behaviour of cold-formed high strength steel irregular hexagonal hollow section stub columns under combined compression and bending”, Advances in Structural Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1177/13694332231157930.
      • Ma, J.-L., Pandey, M., Chan, T.-M. and Young, B. (2023). “Design of cold-formed high strength steel square and rectangular hollow section beam-columns”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 185, 110483.
      • Debnath, P.P., Xu, Fei’ and Chan, T.-M.* (2023). “Load transfer mechanism in concrete-filled steel tubular columns: developments, challenges and opportunities”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol. 203, 107781.
      • Liu, J.-Z., Fang, H.’ and Chan, T.-M.* (2023). “Numerical investigation on local buckling behaviour of cold-formed high strength steel irregular hexagonal hollow section stub columns”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 185, 110571.
      • Li, S., Chan, T.-M.* and Young, B. (2023). “Cyclic compressive behavior and load-strain model of FRP-concrete double tube composite columns”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 184, 110515.
      • Li, Y.L., Chan, T.-M., Zhao, X.L. (2023). “Review on blind bolted connections to concrete-filled steel tubes”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 183, 110444.
      • Chen, S., Liu, J.-Z., and Chan, T.-M.* (2023). “Investigations into the local buckling and post-buckling behaviour of fixed-ended hybrid I-section stub columns with slender web ”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 184, 110174.
      • Xu, Fei’, Cai, Yancheng, Chan, T.-M.* and Young, Ben (2023). “Tube wall deformation behaviour of tensile-loaded blind-bolted connections in octagonal hollow section tubes”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 184, 110447.
      • Chen, S., Liu, J.-Z., and Chan, T.-M.* (2023). “Material properties and residual stresses of welded high strength steel and hybrid I-sections”, Engineering Structures, Vol. 276, 115293.
      • Wang, C’ and Chan, T.-M. (2023). “Machine learning (ML) based models for predicting the ultimate strength of rectangular concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) columns under eccentric loading”, Engineering Structures, Vol. 276, 115392.
      • Wang, C’ and Chan, T.-M.* (2023). “Seismic Design and Parametric Study of Steel Modular Frames with Distributed Seismic Resistance”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 182 (Part B), 110325.
      • Fang, H.’, Li, Q.-Y., Chan, T.-M.* and Young, B. (2023). “Behaviour and design of high-strength octagonal CFST short columns subjected to combined compression and bending”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol. 200, 107679.
      • Zhao, J., Yan, L., Wang, C’, Zhou, Y., Chen, R. and Chan, T.-M. (2023). “Damage-control design and hybrid tests of a full-scale two-story buckling-restrained braced steel moment frame with sliding gusset connections”, Engineering Structures, Vo. 275 (Part A), 115263.
      • Selvaraj, S’, Chan, T.-M.* and Young, B. (2023). “Influence of geometry on failure modes of PFRP single bolted connections”, Engineering Structures, Vo. 274, 115078.
      • Nguyen-Tien, T., Selvaraj, S’, Chan, T.-M.* and Mottram, J.T. (2023). “Influence of Combined Imperfections on Lateral-torsional Buckling Behavior of Pultruded FRP Beams”, Composite Structures, Vol. 304 (Part 2), 116385.
      • Liu, J.-Z., Chen, S., and Chan, T.-M.* (2023). “Hybrid welded T-section stub columns with Q690 flange and Q355 web: Testing, modelling and design”, Engineering Structures, Vol. 274, 115142.

    • 2022
      • Guo, J., and Chan, T.-M.* (2022). “Characteristics of compressive stress around dowel joint in concrete pavement system”, International Journal of Pavement Engineering, DOI: 10.1080/10298436.2022.2115041.
      • Li, S., Chan, T.-M.* and Young, B. (2022). “Mechanical analysis and finite element modeling of FRP-ECC-HSC composite stub column under axial compression”, Journal of Building Engineering, Vol. 62, 105212.
      • Guo, J., and Chan, T.-M.* (2022). “Experimental and numerical study on the structural performance of the stainless steel ring strengthened removable dowel bar connection system”, International Journal of Pavement Engineering, DOI: 10.1080/10298436.2022.2126977.
      • Li, S., Chan, T.-M.* and Young, B. (2022). “Experimental investigation on axial compressive behavior of novel FRP-ECC-HSC composite short column”, Composite Structures, Vol. 303, 116285.
      • Li, S., Chan, T.-M.* and Young, B. (2022). “Compressive behavior and analysis-oriented model of FRP-confined engineered cementitious composite columns”, Engineering Structures, Vol. 270, 114869.
      • Guo, J. and Chan, T.-M.* (2022). “Stainless steel ring strengthened removable dowel bar connection system: Effect of key parameters and design recommendations”, Structures, Vol. 44, 1767-1782.
      • Fang, H.’ and Chan, T.-M. (2022). “Behavfiour and design of cold-formed normal- and high-strength steel SHS and RHS columns at elevated temperatures”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 180, 109947.
      • Liu, H., Jiang, H., Hu, Y.-F, Chan, T.-M. and Chung, K.-F. (2022). “Structural behaviour of Q355 and Q460 press-braked rectangular hollow section stub columns”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol. 197, 107497.
      • Pannuzzo, P. and Chan, T.-M.* (2022). “Flexural behaviour of cold-formed steel square and rectangular hollow sections with moderate heat-treatment”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol. 197, 107454.
      • Liu, J.-Z., Fang, H.’ and Chan, T.-M.* (2022). “Experimental and numerical investigations on stub column behaviour of cold-formed high strength steel irregular octagonal hollow sections”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 180, 109770.
      • Debnath, P.P. and Chan, T.-M.* (2022). “Experimental evaluation and component model for single anchored blind-bolted concrete filled tube connections under direct tension”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol. 196, 107391.
      • Liu, J.-Z., Fang, H.’ and Chan, T.-M.* (2022). “Structural behaviour of high strength steel hexagonal hollow section stub columns under axial compression”, Engineering Structures, Vol. 268, 104653.
      • Ma, J.-L., Pandey, M., Chan, T.-M and Young, B. (2022). “Structural performance of cold-formed high strength steel circular hollow sections under combined compression and bending”, Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 148, No. 10, 04022148-1 to 04022148-14.
      • Debnath, P.P. and Chan, T.-M.* (2022). “Experimental performance of single blind-bolted CFST column connection under predominant shear loading”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol. 196, 107386.
      • Liu, J.-Z., Fang, H.’ and Chan, T.-M.* (2022). “Experimental investigations on material properties and stub column behaviour of high strength steel irregular hexagonal hollow sections”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol. 196, 107343.
      • Li, S., Chan, T.-M.* and Young, B. (2022). “Behavior of GFRP-concrete double tube composite columns”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 178, 109490.
      • Liu, J.-Z., Fang, H. and Chan, T.-M.* (2022). “Experimental and numerical investigations of hybrid high strength steel welded T-section stub columns with Q690 flange and Q460 web”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 177, 109403.
      • Liu, J.-Z., Fang, H. and Chan, T.-M.* (2022). “Investigations on material properties and residual stresses in cold-formed high strength steel irregular hexagonal hollow sections”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 176, 109220.
      • Liu, J.-Z., Chen, S. and Chan, T.-M.* (2022). “Testing, numerical modelling and design of Q690 high-strength steel welded T-section stub columns”, Engineering Structures, Vol. 259, 114142.
      • Liu, J.-Z., Fang, H.’ and Chan, T.-M.* (2022). “Experimental investigation on material properties and residual stresses in cold-formed high strength steel irregular octagonal hollow sections”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol. 191, 107170.
      • Liu, J.-Z., Chen, S., Fang, H.’ and Chan, T.-M.* (2022). “Material properties and residual stresses of high strength steel hexagonal hollow sections”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol. 190, 107061.
      • Chen, S., Fang, H.’, Liu, J.-Z. and Chan, T.-M.* (2022). “Design for local buckling behaviour of welded high strength steel I-sections under bending”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 172, 108792.
      • Xu, F.’, Wen-Hao Pan, Chan, T.-M.*, Sheehan, T. and Gardner, L. (2022). “Fracture Prediction for Square Hollow Section Braces under Extremely Low Cycle Fatigue”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 171, 108716.
      • Cai, Y., Chan, T.-M.* and Young, B. (2022). “Strength predictions of circular hollow section T-joints of steel grade 1100 MPa”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol. 188, 107003.

    • Before 2021
      • Liu, H.-X., Fang, H.’, Zhu, J.-Y. and Chan, T.-M.* (2021). “Numerical investigation on the structural performance of octagonal hollow section columns”, Structures, Vol. 34, 3257-3267.
      • Azevedo, V. da S. de, Lima, L. R. O. de, Vellasco, P. C. G. da S., Tavares, M. E. da N. and Chan, T.-M. (2021). “Experimental investigation on recycled aggregate concrete filled steel tubular stub columns under axial compression”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol. 187, 106930.
      • Chen, J. and Chan, T.-M. (2021). “Compressive behaviour and design of compact to slender octagonal concrete-filled steel tubular stub columns”, Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 167, 108211.
      • He, X.-H.-C.’, Chan, T.-M.* and Chung, K.-F. (2021). “Effect of inter-module connections on progressive collapse behaviour of MiC structures”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol. 185, 106823.
      • Cai, Y., Chan, T.-M.* and Young, B. (2021). “Chord plastification in high strength steel circular hollow section X-joints: testing, modelling and strength predictions”, Engineering Structures, Vol. 243, 112692.
      • Zhu, J.-Y, Chen, J. and Chan, T.-M. (2021). “Analytical model for circular high strength concrete filled steel tubes under compression”, Engineering Structures, Vol. 244, 112720.
      • Debnath, P.P. and Chan, T.-M.* (2021). “A comprehensive numerical approach for modelling blind-bolted CFST connections”, Structures, Vol. 33, 2208-2225.
      • Lan, X., Chan, T.-M. and Young, B. (2021). “Experimental and numerical studies on stress concentration factors of high strength steel fabricated box X-joints”, Thin-Walled Structures, Elsevier Science, Vol. 164, 107858.
      • Fang, H.’, Chan, T.-M* and Young, B. (2021). “Structural performance of concrete-filled cold-formed high-strength steel octagonal tubular stub columns”, Engineering Structures, Vol. 239, 112360.
      • Debnath, P.P. and Chan, T.-M.* (2021). “Tensile behaviour of headed anchored Hollo-Bolts in concrete filled hollow steel tube connections”, Engineering Structures, Vol. 234, 111982.
      • Lan, X., Chan, T.-M. and Young, B. (2021). “Structural behaviour and design of high strength steel CHS T-joints”, Thin-Walled Structures, Elsevier Science, Vol. 159, 107215.
      • Ma, J.-L., Chan, T.-M* and Young, B. (2021). “Cold-formed high strength steel tubular beam-columns”, Engineering Structures, Vol. 230, 111618.
      • Chen, J., Fang, H.’ and Chan, T.-M.* (2021). “Design of fixed-ended octagonal shaped steel hollow sections in compression”, Engineering Structures, Elsevier Science, Vol. 228, 111520.
      • Singh, T. G.’ and Chan, T.-M.* (2021). “Effect of access openings on the buckling performance of square hollow section module stub columns”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Elsevier Science, Vol. 177, 106438.
      • Lan, X., Chan, T.-M. and Young, B. (2021). “Testing, finite element analysis and design of high strength steel RHS T-joints”, Engineering Structures, Elsevier Science, Vol. 227, 111184.
      • Chen, J., Chan, T.-M.* and Chung, K.-F. (2021). “Design of square and rectangular CFST cross-sectional capacities in compression”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Elsevier Science, Vol. 176, 106419.
      • Fang, H.’, Chan, T.-M* and Young, B. (2021). “Experimental and numerical investigations of octagonal high-strength steel tubular stub columns under combined compression and bending”, Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 147, No. 1, 04020282-1 to 04020282-10, ASCE.
      • Chen, J., Chan, T.-M* and Varma, A.H. (2020). “Stub column behavior of cold-formed high-strength steel circular hollow sections under compression”, Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 146, No. 12, 04020277-1 to 04020277-12, ASCE.
      • Chen, J., Zhu, J.Y. and Chan, T.-M.* (2020). “Experimental and numerical investigation on stub column behaviour of cold-formed octagonal hollow sections”, Engineering Structures, Elsevier Science, Vol. 214, 110669.
      • Chen, J. and Chan, T.-M.* (2020). “Material properties and residual stresses of cold-formed high-strength-steel circular hollow sections”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Elsevier Science, Vol. 170, 106099.
      • Xu, F.’, Chan, T.-M.*, Sheehan, T. and Gardner, L. (2020). “Prediction of Ductile Fracture for Circular Hollow Section Bracing Members under Extremely Low Cycle Fatigue”, Engineering Structures, Elsevier Science, Vol. 214, 110579.
      • Chen, J., Liu, H and Chan, T.-M.* (2020). “Material properties and residual stresses of cold-formed octagonal hollow sections”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Elsevier Science, Vol. 170, 106078.
      • Zhu, J. Y., Lin, G., Teng, J.-T, Chan, T.-M., Zeng, J.-J., Li, L.-J. (2020). “FRP-Confined Square Concrete Columns with Section Curvilinearization under Axial Compression”, Journal of Composites for Construction, Vol. 24, No. 2, 04020004-1 to 04020004-13.
      • Lan, X., Chan, T.-M.* and Young, B. (2020). “Experimental study on the behaviour and strength of high strength steel CHS T- and X-joints”, Engineering Structures, Elsevier Science, Vol. 206, 110182.
      • Jiang, Y., Silva, A., Macedo, L., Castro, J.M., Monteiro, R. and Chan, T.-M. (2019). “Concentrated-plasticity modelling of circular concrete-filled steel tubular members under flexure”, Structures, Elsevier Science, Vol. 21, 156-166.
      • Lan, X., Chan, T.-M.* and Young, B. (2019). “Structural behaviour and design of high strength steel RHS X-joints”, Engineering Structures, Elsevier Science, Vol. 200, 109494.
      • Ma, J.-L., Chan, T.-M* and Young, B. (2019). “Cold-formed high-strength steel rectangular and square hollow sections under combined compression and bending”, Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 145, No. 12, 04019154-1 to 04019154-9, ASCE.
      • Fang, H., Chan, T.-M* and Young, B. (2019). “Behavior of octagonal high-strength steel tubular stub columns”, Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 145, No. 12, 04019150-1 to 04019150-11, ASCE.
      • Chen, J. and Chan, T.-M.* (2019). “Experimental assessment of the flexural behaviour of concrete-filled steel tubular beams with octagonal sections”, Engineering Structures, Elsevier Science, Vol. 199, 109604.
      • Zhu, J.-Y. and Chan, T.-M.* (2019). “Experimental investigation on steel-tube-confined-concrete stub column with different cross-section shapes under uniaxial-compression”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Elsevier Science, Vol. 162, 105729.
      • Fang, H.’and Chan, T.-M (2019). “Buckling resistance of welded high-strength-steel box-section members under combined compression and bending”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Elsevier Science, Vol. 162, 105711.
      • Liu, C., Wang, Y., Chan, T.-M. and Wang, Q. (2019). “Flexural and shear capacities of semi-precast RC beams with embedded steel connections”, Magazine of Concrete Research, ICE, Vo1. 71(16), 827-846.
      • Lan, X., Chen, J., Chan, T.-M.* and Young, B. (2019). “The continuous strength method for the design of high strength steel tubular sections in bending", Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Elsevier Science, Vol. 160, 499-509.
      • Lan, X. and Chan, T.-M.* (2019). “Recent research advances of high strength steel welded hollow section joints”, Structures, Special issue: Advanced analysis and design of steel structures, Elsevier Science, Vol. 17, 58-65.
      • Fang, H.’ and Chan, T.-M* (2019). “Resistance of axially loaded hot-finished S460 and S690 steel square hollow stub columns at elevated temperatures”, Structures, Special issue: Advanced analysis and design of steel structures, Elsevier Science, Vol. 17, 66-73.
      • Zhu, J.-Y., Chan, T.-M.* and Young, B. (2019). “Cross-sectional capacity of octagonal tubular steel stub columns under uniaxial compression”, Engineering Structures, Elsevier Science, Vol. 184, 480-494.
      • Chen, J., Chan, T.-M.*, Su, R.K.L. and Castro, J.M. (2019). “Experimental assessment of the cyclic behaviour of concrete-filled steel tubular beam-columns with octagonal sections”, Engineering Structures, Elsevier Science, Vol 180, 544-560.
      • Zhao, X, Wen, F., Chan, T.-M. and Cao, S. (2019). “Theoretical stress-strain model for concrete in steel reinforced concrete columns”, Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 145, No. 4, 04019009-1 to 04019009-19, ASCE.
      • Lan, X., Chan, T.-M.* and Young, B. (2018). “Structural behaviour and design of chord plastification in high strength steel CHS X-joints”, Construction & Building Materials, Elsevier Science, Vol. 191, 1252-1267.
      • Nguyen, T.-T., Chan T.-M.* and Mottram, J.T. (2018). “Reliable in-plane shear modulus for pultruded-fibre-reinforced polymer sections”, Structures and Buildings, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers, ICE, Vol. 171, No. 11, 818-829.
      • Fang, H.’, Chan, T.-M.* and Young, B. (2018). “Structural performance of cold-formed high strength steel tubular columns”, Engineering Structures, Elsevier Science, Vol. 177, 473-488.
      • Yang, L., Zhao, M., Chan, T.-M. and Shang, F. (2018). “Flexural buckling design of fabricated austenitic and duplex stainless steel columns”, Advanced Steel Construction, Vol. 14, No. 2, 184-205.
      • Fang, H.’, Chan, T.-M.* and Young, B. (2018). “Material properties and residual stresses of octagonal high strength steel hollow sections”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Elsevier Science, Vol. 148, 479-490.
      • Zhu, J.-Y. and Chan, T.-M.* (2018). “Experimental investigation on octagonal concrete-filled steel stub columns under uniaxial compression”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Elsevier Science, Vol. 147, 457-467.
      • Fang, H.’ and Chan, T.-M.* (2018). “Axial compressive strength of welded S460 steel columns at elevated temperatures”, Thin-Walled Structures, Elsevier Science, Vol. 129, 213-224.
      • Ma, J.-L., Chan, T.-M.* and Young, B. (2018). “Design of cold-formed high strength steel tubular stub columns”, Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 144, No. 6, 04018063-1 to 04018063-10.
      • Fang, C., Yam, M.C.H., Chan, T.-M., Wang, W., Yang, X. and Lin, X. (2018). “A study of hybrid self-centring connections equipped with shape memory alloy washers and bolts”, Engineering Structures, Elsevier Science, Vol. 164, 155-168.
      • Zhu, J.-Y. and Chan, T.-M.* (2018). “Behaviour of polygonal-shaped steel-tube columns filled with high-strength concrete”, Structures and Buildings, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers, ICE, Vol. 171, No. 2, 96-112.
      • Lan, X., Chen, J., Chan, T.-M.* and Young, B. (2018). “The continuous strength method for the design of high strength steel tubular sections in compression”, Engineering Structures, Elsevier Science, Vol. 162, 177-187.
      • Du, X, Wang, W. and Chan, T.-M.* (2018). “Seismic design of beam-through steel frames with self-centering modular panels”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Elsevier Science, Vol. 141, 179-188.
      • Lan, X., Huang, Y., Chan, T.-M., Young, B. (2018). “Static strength of stainless steel K- and N-joints at elevated temperatures”, Thin-Walled Structures, Elsevier Science, Vol. 122, 501-509.
      • Lan X., Chan, T.-M.* and Young, B. (2017). “Static strength of high strength steel CHS X-joints under axial compression”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Elsevier Science, Vol. 138, 369-379.
      • Ma, J.-L., Chan, T.-M. and Young, B. (2017). “Design of cold-formed high strength steel tubular beams”, Engineering Structures, Elsevier Science, Vol. 151, 432-443.
      • Yang, H, Liu, F., Chan, T.-M. and Wang, W. (2017). “Behaviours of concrete-filled cold-formed elliptical hollow section beam-columns with varying aspect ratios”, Thin-Walled Structures, Elsevier Science, Vol. 120, 9-28.
      • Xu, F.’, Chen, J and Chan, T.-M. (2017). “Numerical analysis and punching shear fracture based design of longitudinal plate to concrete-filled CHS connections”, Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier Science, Vol. 156, 91-106.
      • Ma, J.-L., Chan, T.-M.* and Young, B. (2017). “Tests on high-strength steel hollow sections: a review”, Structures and Buildings, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers, ICE, Vol. 170, No. 9, 621-630.
      • Quan, C., Wang, W., Chan, T.-M.* and Khador, M. (2017). “FE modelling of replaceable I-beam-to-CHS column joints under cyclic loads”. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Elsevier Science, Vol. 138, 221-234.
      • Xu, F.’, Chen, J. and Chan, T.-M. (2017). “Mechanical behaviour of concrete-filled CHS connections subjected to in-plane bending”, Engineering Structures, Elsevier Science, Vol. 148, 101-112.
      • Xu, F.’, Chen, J. and Chan, T.-M. (2017). “Numerical investigation on compressive performance of CFST columns with encased built-up lattice-angles”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Elsevier Science, Vol. 137, 242-253.
      • Liu, S.-W., Chan, T.-M., Chan, S.-L. and So, D. K.-L. (2017). “Direct analysis of high strength concrete-filled tubular columns with circular & octagonal sections”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Elsevier Science, Vol. 129, 301-314.
      • Liu, F., Wang, Y. and Chan, T.-M. (2017). “Behaviour of concrete-filled cold-formed elliptical hollow sections with varying aspect ratios”, Thin-Walled Structures, Elsevier Science, Vol. 110, 47-61.
      • Ma, J.-L, Chan, T.-M. and Young, B. (2016). “Experimental investigation of cold-formed high strength steel tubular beams”, Engineering Structures, Elsevier Science, Vol. 126, 200-209.
      • Yang, L., Zhao, M.H., Chan, T.-M., Shang, F. and Xu D.C. (2016). “Flexural buckling of welded austenitic and duplex steel I-section columns”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Elsevier Science, Vol. 122, 339-353.
      • Ma, J.-L., Chan, T.-M. and Young, B. (2016). “Experimental investigation on stub-column behavior of cold-formed high-strength steel tubular sections”, Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 142, No. 5, 04015174-1 to 04015174-11.
      • Khador, M. and Chan, T.-M. (2016). “Cyclic behaviour of external diaphragm joint to CHS column with built-in replaceable links”, Steel Construction-Design and Research, Ernst & Sohn, Vol. 9, No. 4, 331-338.
      • Wang, W., Chan, T.-M.*and Shao, H. L. (2015). “Numerical investigation on I-beam to CHS column connections equipped with NiTi shape memory alloy and steel tendons under cyclic loads”, Structures, Elsevier Science, Vol. 4, 114-124.
      • Chan, T.-M., Huai, Y. M.. and Wang, W. (2015). “Experimental investigation on lightweight concrete-filled cold-formed elliptical hollow section stub columns”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Elsevier Science, Vol. 115, 434-444.
      • Nguyen-Tien, T., Chan, T.-M.* and Mottram, J. T. (2015). “Lateral-torsional buckling design for pultruded FRP beam”, Composite Structures, Elsevier Science, Vol. 133, 782-793.
      • Wang, W., Chen, Y. Y., Chan, T.-M. and Li, W. Q. (2015). “Three-dimensional cyclic performance on new ring-beam connection between concrete-filled tubular column and reinforced-concrete beams”, Advances in Structural Engineering, Multi-Science, Vol. 18, No. 8, 1287-1302.
      • Sheehan, T., Chan, T.-M. and Lam, D. (2015). “Mid-length lateral deflection of cyclically-loaded braces”, Steel and Composite Structures, Techno-Press, Vol. 18, No. 6, 1569-1582.
      • Li, W., Han, L.-H. and Chan, T.-M. (2015). “Performance of concrete-filled steel tubes subjected to eccentric tension”, Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 141, No. 12, 04015049-1 to 04015049-9.
      • Wang, W., Chan, T.-M.* and Shao, H. L. (2015). “Seismic performance of beam-column joints with SMA tendons strengthened by steel angles”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Elsevier Science, Vol. 109, 61-71.
      • Ma, J.-L., Chan, T.-M. and Young, B. (2015). “Material properties and residual stresses of cold-formed high strength steel hollow sections”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Elsevier Science, Vol. 109, 152-165.
      • Wang, W., Chan, T.-M.*, Shao, H. L. and Chen, Y. Y. (2015). “Cyclic behavior of connections equipped with NiTi shape memory alloy and steel tendons between H-shaped beam to CHS column”, Engineering Structures, Elsevier Science, Vol. 88, 37-50.
      • Chan, T.-M.*, Zhao, X.-L. and Young, B. (2015). “Cross-section classification for cold-formed and built-up high strength carbon and stainless steel tubes under compression”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Elsevier Science, Vol. 106, 289-295.
      • Li, Z. Q., Wang, W., Chen, Y. Y. and Chan, T.-M. (2014). “Test and analysis on the seismic performance of a steel truss-to-circular CFT column sub-assembly”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Elsevier Science, Vol. 103, 200-214.
      • Shi, G., Jiang, X., Zhou, W. J., Chan, T.-M. and Zhang, Y. (2014). “Experimental study on column buckling of 420 MPa high strength steel welded circular tubes”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Elsevier Science, Vol. 100, 71-81.
      • Li, W., Han, L.-H. and Chan, T.-M. (2014). “Tensile behaviour of concrete-filled double-skin steel tubular members”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Elsevier Science, Vol. 99, 35-46.
      • Sheehan, T. and Chan, T.-M.* (2014). “Cyclic response of hollow and concrete-filled circular hollow section braces”, Structures and Buildings, Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers, ICE, Vol. 167, No. 3, 140-152.
      • Li, W., Han, H. L. and Chan, T.-M. (2014). “Numerical investigation on the performance of concrete-filled double-skin steel tubular members under tension”, Thin-Walled Structures, Elsevier Science, Vol. 79, 108-118.
      • Nguyen-Tien, T., Chan, T.-M.* and Mottram, J. T. (2014). “Lateral-torsional buckling resistance by testing for pultruded FRP beams under different loading and displacement boundary conditions”, Composites Part B: Engineering, Elsevier Science, Vol. 60, 306-318.
      • Chen, Y. Y., Sun, W. and Chan, T.-M.* (2014). “Cyclic stress-strain behavior of structural steel with yield strength up to 460 N/mm2”, Frontiers of Structural and Civil Engineering, Springer, Vol. 8, No. 2, 178-186.
      • Shi, G., Jiang, X., Zhou, W., Chan, T.-M. and Zhang, Y. (2013). “Experimental investigation and modelling on residual stress of welded steel circular tubes”, International Journal of Steel Structures, Springer, Vol. 13, No. 3, 1-14.
      • Gand, A. K., Chan, T.-M. and Mottram, J. T. (2013). “Civil and Structural engineering applications, recent trends, research and developments on pultruded fiber reinforced polymer closed sections: a review”, Frontiers of Structural and Civil Engineering, Springer, Vol. 7, No. 3, 227-244.
      • Sabbagh, A. B.’, Chan, T.-M., Mottram, J. T. (2013). “Detailing of I-beam-to-CHS column joints with external diaphragm plates for seismic actions”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Elsevier Science, Vol. 88, 21-33.
      • Wang, W., Zhou, Q, Chen, Y.Y., Tong, L.W. and Chan, T.-M. (2013). “Experimental and numerical investigatifon on full-scale tension-only concentrically braced steel beam-through frames”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Elsevier Science, Vol. 80, 369-385.
      • Chen, Y. Y., Sun, W. and Chan, T.-M. (2013). “Effect of loading protocols on the hysteresis behaviour of hot-rolled structural steel with yield strength up to 420MPa”, Advances in Structural Engineering, Multi-Science, Vol. 16, No. 4, 707-719.
      • Nguyen-Tien, T., Chan, T.-M.* and Mottram, J. T. (2013). “Influence of boundary conditions and geometric imperfections on lateral-torsional buckling resistance of a pultruded FRP I-Beam by FEA”, Composite Structures, Elsevier Science, Vol. 100, 233-242.
      • Sheehan, T., Dai, X. H., Chan, T.-M.* and Lam, D. (2012). “Structural response of concrete-filled elliptical steel hollow sections under eccentric compression”, Engineering Structures, Elsevier Science, Vol. 45, 314-323.
      • Gardner, L, Chan, T.-M. and Abela, J. M. (2011). “Structural behaviour of elliptical hollow sections under combined compression and uniaxial bending”, Advanced Steel Construction, Vol. 7, No. 1, 86-112.
      • Chan, T.-M.*, Gardner, L. and Law, K. H. (2010). “Structural design of elliptical hollow sections: a review”, Structures and Buildings, Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers, ICE, Vol. 163, No. 6, 391-402.
      • Theofanous M., Chan T.-M. and Gardner L. (2009). “Flexural behaviour of stainless steel oval hollow sections”, Thin-Walled Structures, Elsevier Science, Vol. 47, No. 6-7, 776-787.
      • Chan, T.-M.* and Gardner, L. (2009). “Flexural buckling of elliptical hollow section columns”, Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 135, No. 5, 546-557.
      • Theofanous, M., Chan, T.-M. and Gardner, L. (2009). “Structural response of stainless steel oval hollow section compression members”, Engineering Structures, Elsevier Science, Vol. 31, No. 4, 922-934.
      • Gardner, L., Chan, T.-M. and Wadee, M. A. (2008). “Shear response of elliptical hollow sections”, Structures and Buildings, Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers, ICE, Vol. 161, No. 6, 301-309.
      • Chan, T.-M.* and Gardner, L. (2008). “Bending strength of hot-rolled elliptical hollow sections”, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Elsevier Science, Vol. 64, No. 9, 971-986.
      • Chan, T.-M.* and Gardner, L. (2008). “Compressive resistance of hot-rolled elliptical hollow sections”, Engineering Structures, Elsevier Science, Vol. 30, No. 2, 522-532.
      • Gardner, L. and Chan, T.-M. (2007). “Cross-section classification of elliptical hollow sections”, Steel and Composite Structures, Techno-Press, Vol. 7, No. 3, 185-200.

    • Books/Monographs

      • Lam, N.T.K. and Chan, T.-M. (Editors, 2018). “Professional Guide: PG-002 – Design of Buildings and Structures in Low to Moderate Seismicity Regions”, Chinese National Engineering Research Centre for Steel Construction (Hong Kong Branch). (296 pages, printed in HK). ISBN-13: 978-962-367-818-6.
      • Macedo, L., Castro, J.M., Chan, T.-M. and Ho, G.W.H. (2018). “Design and performance of steel buildings in regions of low to moderate seismicity”, Chapter 6, Professional Guide: PG-002 – Design of Buildings and Structures in Low to Moderate Seismicity Regions, Chinese National Engineering Research Centre for Steel Construction (Hong Kong Branch), 83-98.

  • Research Personnel

  • Patents

    • Han, X. Z. and Chan, T.-M. (2026). “Construction robot for modular integrated construction and steel structure”, Patent No. HK30127233, Short-term Patent, Patents Registry, Intellectual Property Department, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
    • Li, J. Y., Chan, T.-M. and Han, X. Z. (2026). “Rate-dependent metal constitutive and fracture model subroutine algorithm software for ABAQUS V1.0/基于ABAQUS的率相关金属本构与断裂模型子程序算法软件V1.0”, Chinese copyright registration no. 2026SR0599773, China Copyright Protection Center, The Government of People's Republic China.
    • Chan, T.-M., Li, S., Yang, H. and Liu, F. Q. (2026). “A novel concrete-filled steel tubular (CFST) column with high strength and high ductility”, Patent No. ZL 2023 1 0897480.5. Patent of Invention, China National Intellectual Property Administration, The Government of People's Republic of China.
    • Chan, T.-M., Guo, J.C., Chen, P. and Li, S. (2025). “Connecting device and rebar connecting system/连接装置和钢筋连接系统”, Patent No. ZL 2024 2 1070584.5, Utility Model Patent, China National Intellectual Property Administration, The Government of People's Republic of China.
    • Chan, T.-M., Selvaraj, S., Debnath, P. P. (2025). “A nut to enable demountability and reusability of blind-bolted joint in steel-concrete composite construction /空心螺母和膨胀螺栓组件”, Patent No. ZL 2024 2 0512756.3, Utility Model Patent, China National Intellectual Property Administration, The Government of People's Republic of China.
    • Wang, Y.-H., Guo, J. C., Sheng, W., Chan, T.-M. (2023). “A new type of road and its components/一种道路铺面组件及道路”, Patent No. ZL 202320116860.6, Utility Model Patent, China National Intellectual Property Administration, The Government of People's Republic of China.
    • Chan, T.-M. , Li, S. and Young, B. (2023). “A Novel FRP Confined Concrete Column”, Patent No. ZL 2021 1 0760444.5, Patent of Invention, China National Intellectual Property Administration, The Government of People's Republic of China.
    • Han, X. Z. and Chan, T.-M. (2023). “Auxiliary installation tool for blind bolt”, Patent No. ZL202223211533.3, Utility Model Patent, China National Intellectual Property Administration, The Government of People's Republic of China.
    • Han, X. Z. and Chan, T.-M. (2022). “A swift-constructed elastic expansion nut and demountable blind bolt”, Patent No. ZL202220239181.3, Utility Model Patent, China National Intellectual Property Administration, The Government of People's Republic of China.
    • Hu, Y., Jiang, H., Chan, T.-M., et al. (2022). “A detachable modular integrated constructions module”, Patent No. ZL202120618881.9, Utility Model Patent, China National Intellectual Property Administration, The Government of People's Republic of China.
    • Hu, Y., Jiang, H., Chan, T.-M., et al. (2021). “A detachable modular integrated constructions module”, Patent No. HK30037714, Short-term Patent, Patents Registry, Intellectual Property Department, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

  • Contributions to International Codes of Practice

  • Research Grants and Sponsorships

    • Research Grants Council (RGC) General Research Fund (GRF), Hong Kong (2027-2029)

      Development of adaptable and reusable steel blind-bolted interlocking connection (Principal Investigator)


    • Research Grants Council (RGC) General Research Fund (GRF), Hong Kong (2026-2028)

      Novel cold-formed steel built-up section column using an interlocking design (Principal Investigator)


    • Research Impact Fund, Research Grants Council, Hong Kong (2023-2028)

      Achieving the Circular Economy in Construction through Deconstruction and Reuse Technologies for Steel and Composite Structures (Project Coordinator, HK$9.75 million)


    • Research Grant, The Chinese National Engineering Research Centre (CNERC) for steel construction (Hong Kong Branch), Hong Kong (2022-2025)

      Investigation on high-performance steel-concrete composite structures (Principal Investigator, HK$9.75 million)


    • Research Grant, Construction Industry Council, Hong Kong (2022-2024)

      Development of Advanced Seismic Design Guidelines for MiC Buildings in Hong Kong and in the Greater Bay Area (Principal Investigator)


    • General Research Fund, Research Grants Council, Hong Kong (2022-2024)

      Influence of shear connectors on behaviour of square concrete-filled steel tubular columns (Principal Investigator)


    • CEE Seed Funds for Future Large Grant Proposals, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong (2022-2023)

      Six Degree-Of-Freedom (6-DOF) Hybrid Testing System for Studies on Infrastructure Resilience against Natural and Manmade Hazards (Principal Investigator)


    • Research Grants Council (RGC) General Research Fund (GRF), Hong Kong (2021-2023)

      Second-order analysis and design of scaffolds with scissor braces and allowing for kink imperfections (Principal Investigator, from 1st July 2022)


    • Research Grant, The Chinese National Engineering Research Centre (CNERC) for steel construction (Hong Kong Branch), Hong Kong, (2021-2023)

      Laboratory for Adaptive Tubular Structures (Principal Investigator)


    • General Research Fund, Research Grants Council Hong Kong (2020-2022)

      Experimental and numerical investigation of cold-formed high strength steel octagonal hollow section columns (Principal Investigator)


    • Innovation and Technology Fund - Nano and Advanced Materials Institute, Innovation and Technology Commission, Hong Kong (2019-2021)

      Hong Kong Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) Innovations (PolyU Project Coordinator)


    • Research Impact Fund, Research Grants Council, Hong Kong (2019-2023)

      New prefabricated composite pavement systems for sustainable and smart-city development of Hong Kong: Key scientific and engineering solutions (Co-Principal Investigator)


    • Theme-Based Research Fund, Research Grants Council, Hong Kong (2019-2023)

      Sustainable marine infrastructure enabled by the innovative use of seawater sea-sand concrete and fibre-reinforced polymer composites (Co-Investigator)


    • General Research Fund, Research Grant Council, Hong Kong (2019-2021)

      Experimental and numerical investigation of fabricated high strength steel polygonal hollow section stub columns (Principal Investigator)


    • General Research Fund, Research Grants Council, Hong Kong (2017-2019)

      Experimental and numerical investigation of high strength steel-concrete composite octagonal shaped column (Principal Investigator)


    • Research Grant, Construction Industry Council, Hong Kong (2015-2018)

      Application of polygonal high strength concrete-filled composite column in seismic-resistant buildings in Hong Kong (Principal Investigator)


    • Research Grant Acceleration Awards/Materials Global Research Priorities Summer Bursary/IAS Summer Research Fund,  Institute of Advanced Study (IAS), University of Warwick, UK (2013)

      Seismic response of structures-investigation into structural connections (Principal Investigator)


    • Brazil Partnership Fund, University of Warwick, UK (2013)

      Establishing structural engineering research link with Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro - UERJ (Principal Investigator)


    • China Partnership Fund, University of Warwick, UK (2012-2014)

      Structural engineering research in China (Principal Investigator)


    • Corus/TATA Steel Tubes Research Grant, UK (2012-2013)

      Behaviour of connection between tubular column and I-section beam under cyclic loading (Principal Investigator)


    • Santander Research Travel Grant, University of Warwick, UK (2012)

      Structural engineering research in China (Principal Investigator)


    • Santander-Abbey Research Travel Grant, University of Warwick, UK (2011)

      Seismic performance of semi-rigid through-plate connections in steel-framed buildings (Principal Investigator)


    • First Grant, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, UK (2011-2013)

      The behaviour of semi-rigid connection between steel I-beam and tubular columns under monotonic and cyclic loading (Principal Investigator)


    • Santander-Abbey Research Travel Grant, University of Warwick, UK (2010)

      Behaviour of tubular joints under cyclic loading (Principal Investigator)


    • Corus/TATA Steel Tubes Research Grant, UK (2010-2012)

      Behaviour of beam and composite column assemblies under various loading conditions/Concrete-filled circular hollow sections under cyclic axial loading (Principal Investigator)


    • Research Development Fund, University of Warwick, UK (2010-2011)

      Seismic response of structures-investigation into structural connections (Principal Investigator)

  • Research Students’ Achievements

    • Mr Cheng Zhang, Runner-up, Eurosteel 2026 Outstanding Paper Award, Paper title: “Restoring corroded steel members for circularity via Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing-Based repair”, The 11th European Scientific Conference on Steel and Composite Structures (EUROSTEEL 2026). (HKU)
    • Mr jiyuan Li (Second Inventor), Silver Medal, Project title: “A Demountable and Reusable Steel Beam-to-Column Interlocking Connection for Facilitating Circular Economy in Construction”, 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, 11-15 March 2026. (HKU)
    • Mr jiyuan Li (Third Inventor), Gold Medal, Project title: “Construction robot for modular integrated construction (MiC) and steel structure”, 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, 11-15 March 2026. (PolyU)
    • Mr Jiyuan Li, 2nd Prize, 12th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, 30 May 2026. (HKU)
    • Mr Cheng Zhang, Best Paper on Materials 2026, Project title: “WAAM-Based Repair of Corrded Steel Structures for Advancing Circular Economy in Construction”, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Materials Division, June 2026. (HKU)
    • Dr Kejiang Zhan, 2nd Prize (Poster Category)at the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) Young Researchers’ Conference 2026, 16 March 2026, UK. (PolyU)
    • Dr Weijie Ning, Winner of people’s vote, Oral category, The IStructE Young Researchers’ Conference 2026, 16 March 2026, UK. (PolyU)
    • Dr Aswin Kumar Jeyabalan, 1st Runner-up, CEE Three-minute Thesis Competition 2024, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 13th September 2024. (PolyU)
    • Dr Junzhi Liu, Young Researcher Award, Chinese National Engineering Research Centre for Steel Construction (Hong Kong Branch) - CNERC Annual Technical Symposium 2022, 26 August 2022. (PolyU)
    • Dr Shuai Li, shortlisted for poster presentation at the 24th IStructE Young Researchers’ Conference, UK, 2022. (PolyU)
    • Dr Partha P Debnath, Winner of people’s vote, Oral category, the 24th IStructE Young Researchers’ Conference, UK, 2022. (PolyU)
    • Dr Partha P Debnath, Young Researcher Award, Chinese National Engineering Research Centre for Steel Construction (Hong Kong Branch) - CNERC Annual Technical Symposium 2021, 30 September 2021. (PolyU)
    • Dr Paola Pannuzzo, shortlisted for poster presentation at the 22nd IStructE Young Researchers’ Conference, UK, 2020. (PolyU)
    • Dr Xiaoyi Lan, Faculty of Construction and Environment (FCE) Awards for Outstanding PhD Thesis 2019/20. (PolyU)
    • Dr Junbo Chen, Young Researcher Award, Chinese National Engineering Research Centre for Steel Construction (Hong Kong Branch) - CNERC Annual Technical Symposium 2020, 12 June 2020. (PolyU)
    • Dr Xiaoyi Lan, shortlisted for the Young Researcher Award at the 17th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, 9-12 December 2019, Singapore. (PolyU)
    • Dr Xiaoyi Lan, 3rd Prize (Poster Category) at the 20th IStructE Young Researchers’ Conference, UK, 2019. (PolyU)
    • Mr Shuai Li, Hong Kong PhD Fellowships 2019, Shortlisted. (PolyU)
    • Dr Jiongyi Zhu, shortlisted for oral presentation at the 20th IStructE Young Researchers’ Conference, UK, 2019. (PolyU)
    • Dr Jiongyi Zhu, shortlisted for oral presentation at the 1st IStructE Young Researchers’ Conference in China, 2017. (PolyU)
    • Dr Xiaoyi Lan, Hong Kong PhD Fellowships 2016, Awarded. (PolyU)
    • Dr Thuy Nguyen Tien, runner-up award for best PhD thesis from the International Institute for FRP in Construction, 2016. (Warwick)
    • Dr Thuy Nguyen Tien, Highly Commended (Poster Category) at the Early Career Researchers’ Competition, the 6th biennial Advanced Composites in Construction Conference, UK, 2013. (Warwick)
    • Dr Majd Khador, Joint - 1st Prize (Poster Category) at the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) Young Researchers’ Conference 2013, UK. (Warwick)
    • Dr Therese Sheehan, 1st Prize (Oral Category) at the IStructE Young Researchers’ Conference 2012, UK. (Warwick)
TEACHING

  • Teaching Excellence Awards

    • Individual Award, Faculty Award for Outstanding Achievements (Teaching) from the Faculty of Construction and Environment, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 2021
    • Teaching Excellence Award at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2017

  • Teaching Grants

    • Secured a Competitive Undergraduate Research Grant from Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE, UK) in 2026-2027 to fund a undergraduate final year project.

    • Secured a Competitive MSc Research Grant from Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE, UK) in 2024-2025 to fund a MSc project.

    • Secured a Competitive MSc Research Grant from Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE, UK) in 2022-2023 to fund a MSc project. Project title: “Development of earthquake resistant guidelines for inter-module connections of modular buildings”.

    • Secured a competitive “Large equipment fund for teaching” from PolyU in 2021-2022 on a project entitled “10,000kN Computer-Electro-Hydraulic Servo-Controlled Multi-purpose Testing System”.

      Aim: promoting collaboration among colleagues in Structural Unit of CEE through “feel” and “see” structures in action.


    • Secured a competitive “Teaching development grant” from PolyU in 2020 on an education project entitled “Learning through experiencing - 3D Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) in Greater Bay Area”.

      Aim: promoting cross-department collaboration between Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) and Department of Building and Real Estate (BRE) to enhance students learning experience through students’ engagement in virtual site visits, hands-on 3D printing workshops and an exhibition.


    • Secured a Competitive Undergraduate Research Grant from Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE, UK) in 2016-2017 to fund a final year project student. The student won the 2nd Prize in the Poster competition competing among students from University of Cambridge and University of Bristol in the UK.

  • Teaching & Coursework

    Group of Students Course Year
    Bachelor students Engineers in the Modern World 2024-2025
    Bachelor students Steel Structures 2024-2025
    Master students MSc Dissertation 2024-2027
    Research Postgraduate Students High Strength Steel Tubular Structures 2024-2027
    Research Postgraduate Students Capstone Design Project 2025-2027

  • Supervised Students’ Achievements

    • Mr LIU, Kin Ling, Undergraduate Research Grant, Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), 2026 (HKU)
    • Miss LEUNG, Nga Yin, MSc Research Grants, Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), 2025 (HKU)
    • Mr Yat Long Shelton, Lam, MSc Research Grants, Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), 2023 (PolyU)
    • Mr Stanley Setiawan, First-runner up, Emerging Engineers Award 2020 Satisfactory performance, Institution of Civil Engineers Hong Kong Association Graduates and Students Division, 2020 (HKU)
    • Miss Tsz-Ling Ho, 2nd Prize, Poster Competition, Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), 2017 (PolyU)
    • Miss Tsz-Ling Ho, Undergraduate Research Grant, Institution of Structural Engineers, 2016 (PolyU)
    • Mr Ka-Leung Chung, Best Final Year Project Award, ASCE (Hong Kong Section), 2016 (PolyU)
    • Mr Sahil Amrania, The British Constructional Steelwork Association Ltd Prize, 2013 (Warwick)
    • Mr Christopher Goodwin, Young Member Award, Lancashire & Cheshire Regional Group, IStructE, 2012 (Warwick)
    • Mr Christopher Goodwin, The British Constructional Steelwork Association Ltd Prize, 2012 (Warwick)
    • Mr Michael Davies, The British Constructional Steelwork Association Ltd Prize, 2009 (The University of Warwick)
    • Michael Davies, 3rd Prize, Poster Competition, Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), 2009 (Warwick)
AWARDS & HONOURS

Recognition


    • Fellow of Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), UK, 2022-
    • Editor, Thin-Walled Structures, 2022-
    • Nishino Prize 2022 Awardee, The East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction (EASEC)
    • 2025 Stanford’s List of World’s Top 2% Scientists (Career)
    • 2025 World’s Top 1% according to Clarivate Analytics
    • Elected Council Member of Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), UK, 2026-2028

  • Honorary Appointment
    • Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Warwick, UK, 2014-2020.

  • Prizes and Awards
    • Runner-up, Eurosteel 2026 Outstanding Paper Award: Cheng Zhang, Liu, H. X., Wang, Y. X. and Chan, T.-M., “Restoring corroded steel members for circularity via Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing-Based repair”, the 11th European Scientific Conference on Steel and Composite Structures (EUROSTEEL 2026), 2026.
    • Gold Medal: Chan, T.-M., Li, S. and Young, B., “Construction robot for modular integrated construction (MiC) and steel structure”, the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva (Geneva Inventions Expo), 2026.
    • Silver Medal: Chan, T.-M., Li, J.-Y. and Han, X.-Z., “A demountable and reusable steel-beam-to-column interlocking connection for facilitating circular economy in construction”, the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva (Geneva Inventions Expo), 2026.
    • Engineering Structures Featured Paper Award for Volume 356, the June 1st issue of Engineering Structures: Ning W., Debnath, P. P., Chan, T.-M. and Elghazouli, A.Y. (2026). Experimental and analytical assessments of force transfer mechanisms in CFST columns with blind bolted shear connection. Engineering Structures, Volume 356B, 1 June 2026, 122484.
    • Gold Medal: Chan, T.-M., Li, S. and Young, B., “FRP-ECC, HSC Composite Column”, the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva (Geneva Inventions Expo), 2024.
    • One of the Top Scopus Cited Articles in Journal of Constructional Steel Research in the last 3 years: Selvaraj. S. and Chan, T.-M. (2024). Recommendations for implementing circular economy in construction: direct reuse of steel structures. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 214, 108439.
    • Individual Award, Faculty Award in Research & Scholarly Activities (Outstanding Young Researcher), Faculty of Construction and Environment, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 2023.
    • Commendation Merit on paper entitled “Experimental investigation on axial compressive behaviour of novel FRP-ECC-HSC composite short column” from the Structural Division, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers on competition “Research & Development Category” of Structural Excellence Awards, 2023.
    • Grand Award (Team), Science and Technology Award 2022, China Steel Construction Society, 2022.
    • The Nishino Prize 2022, The 17th East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction (EASEC), 2022.
    • Dean’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Research Funding, Faculty of Construction and Environment, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 2022.
    • Individual Award, Faculty Award for Outstanding Achievement (Teaching) 2021, Faculty of Construction and Environment, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 2021
    • Team Award, Faculty Award for Outstanding Achievement (Knowledge Transfer) 2021, Faculty of Construction and Environment, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 2021
    • Dean’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Research Funding, Faculty of Construction and Environment, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 2020.
    • Outstanding Reviewer for 2019, Journal of Structural Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 2019.
    • Commendation Merit on paper entitled “A study of hybrid self-centring connections equipped with shape memory alloy washers and bolts” from the Structural Division, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers on competition “Research & Development Category” of Structural Excellence Awards, 2019.
    • Outstanding Reviewer for 2018, Journal of Structural Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 2018.
    • Commendation Merit on paper entitled “Direct analysis of high-strength concrete-filled-tubular columns with circular & octagonal sections” from the Structural Division, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers on competition “Research & Development Category” of Structural Excellence Awards, 2018.
    • Teaching Excellence Award, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 2017.
    • Commendation Merit on paper entitled “Lateral-torsional buckling design for pultruded FRP beams” from the Joint Structural Division, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers/The Institution of Structural Engineers on competition “Research & Development Category” of Structural Excellence Awards, 2017.
    • Commendation Merit on paper entitled “Experimental investigation on stub-column behavior of cold-formed high-strength steel tubular sections” from the Joint Structural Division, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers/The Institution of Structural Engineers on competition “Research & Development Category, Structural Excellence Awards, 2016.
    • Commendation, Concrete filled elliptical hollow sections, Midland Counties Branch Structural Engineering Awards, IStructE, UK, 2012.
    • 1st Prize, Oral Category, IStructE Young Researchers’ Conference, 2007.
    • Joint-1st Prize Winner, Poster Competition, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Imperial College London, UK, 2007.

  • Keynote Speaker
    • Chan, T.-M. (2027). “One Steel, Many Lives: The Reuse Limit State”, Indian Structural Steel Conference 2nd Edition, India, 16-19 February 2027.
    • Chan, T.-M. (2025). “Achieving the Circular Economy in Construction through Deconstruction and Reuse Technologies for Steel and Composite Structures”, 2nd International Conference on Thermal Treatment and Resource Recovery, Hong Kong, China, 14-17 December 2025. (Hybrid)
    • Chan, T.-M. (2025). “Circularity in Construction: Transforming Tubular Joint Challenges into Sustainable Opportunities Across Asia”, Innovative Joining Technology for Tubular Steel Structures - Final Workshop, LASer cutting technology for Tubular Structures (LASTTS), Düsseldorf, Germany, 12-13 May 2025. (Hybrid)
    • Chan, T.-M. (2022). “Structural performance of concrete-filled steel tube connections with anchored bolts subjected to tension”, Indian Structural Steel Conference (ISSC 2020), IIT Hyderabad, India, 6-8 January 2022.
    • Chan, T.-M. (2017). “Design of high strength steel hollow sections to Eurocode”, International Symposium on Design of Steel & Composite Structures, in accordance with Eurocodes, Hong Kong, China, 25 August 2017.

  • Plenary Speaker
    • Fang, H.’, Chan, T.-M. and Young, B. (2018). “Behaviour of S690 steel fabricated octagonal shaped hollow stub columns”, Joe Loughlan’s Retiral Session, The 8th International Conference on Thin-Walled Structures-ICTWS2018, Lisbon, Portugal, 24-27 July 2018.

  • Visiting Scholarships
    • Invited Expert, International Top-Level Forum on Engineering Science and Technology Development Strategy - Forum on High Performance Building Structure and Materials & Sustainability and Resilience of Civil Infrastructure (HPBSM & SRCI), Chongqing, Ching, 19-21 October 2018.
    • Visiting Expert, Key Program of “Import of Brainpower from Abroad”, College of Civil Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, China, 2016.
    • Visiting Associate Professorship, Department of Civil Engineering, the University of Hong Kong, 2013-2014.
    • Visiting Associate Professorship, College of Civil Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, China, 2013.
    • William Mong Visiting Research Fellowship, Department of Civil Engineering, the University of Hong Kong, 2013.
    • Tsinghua Global Scholars Fellowship, Department of Civil Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, 2012.
    • Kwang-Hua Visiting Professorship, Kwang-Hua Foundation, College of Civil Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, China, 2011.

  • Journal Editorships
    • Co-Editor, Engineering Structure and Civil Engineering special issue “Advances in Extraterrestrial Construction” (2026-2027).
    • Guest Editor, Journal of Constructional Steel Research special issue “High performance steel structures” (2024-2025).
    • Guest Editor, Engineering Structures special issue “Modularized and prefabricated building structures” (2023-2024).
    • Editor, Thin-Walled Structures (from October 2022).
    • Associate Editor, HKIE Transactions (Hong Kong Institution of Engineers).
    • Associate Editor, Structures special issue “Advances in Structural Engineering”.
    • Co-Editor, Professor Guide: PG_002, Professional Guide: PG-002 - Design of Buildings and Structures in Low to Moderate Seismicity Regions, Chinese National Engineering Research Centre for Steel Construction (Hong Kong Branch). ISBN-13: 978-962-367-818-6.
    • Co-Editor, special issue for Structures, IStructE on “Advanced analysis and design of steel structures”.
    • Co-Editor, three themed issues for Structures and Buildings, Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers, ICE on “High Strength Steel Structures”, “Composite (Steel and Concrete) Structures-New Developments and Trends” and ‘Structures and buildings of fibre-reinforced polymer composites’ in 2017 and 2018.
    • Co-Editor, Special issue on “Resilience in Steel Structures”, Frontiers of Structural and Civil Engineering, Frontiers of Structural and Civil Engineering, Springer, Vol. 10, No. 3, 237-238.
    • Editor, Structures and Buildings, Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers, ICE, Vol. 167, No. 7, 387 (2015).
    • Editor, Structures and Buildings, Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers, ICE, Vol. 166, No. 2, 55 (2013).

  • Journal Membership of Editorial Board
    • Member, Journal of Energy Infrastructure (from May 2025).
    • Member, 《建筑钢结构进展》(from April 2025 to April 2029).
    • Member, Steel and Composite Structures, An International Journal (from May 2016).
    • Member, International Journal of Advanced Steel Construction (from April 2016).
    • Member, Structures (IStructE, UK) (from July 2016).
    • Member, International Journal of Earthquake and Impact Engineering (from April 2016-May 2019).
    • Member, Structures and Buildings, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers (2012-2018)
SERVICES & CONTRIBUTIONS

  • Contributions to Professional Communities

    • Council Membership and Panel Membership
      • 2027-2029 IStructE Vice President (Trustee) - Elect for Central and Eastern Asia
      • 2026-2029 Assessment Panel Member, Engineering Subject Panel, Competitive Research Funding Schemes for the Local Self-financing Degree Sector (APSF), Research Grants Council (RGC), University Grants Committee (UGC)
      • 2026-2028 Elected Council Member, Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), UK
      • 2026-2028 Elected IStructE Nominations Committee, Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), UK
      • 2025-2027 Assessment Panel Member, Ideation and Incubation Programmes of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP)
      • 2018-2021 Elected council member, Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), UK
      • 2016-2019 Member of the Research Panel (Corresponding member), Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), UK

    • Hong Kong SAR Government - Buildings Department
      • 2025-2028 Committee Member, Technical Committee for the Code of Practice on Access for External Maintenance

    • Editorial Board Membership
      • 2026-2027 Co-Editor, Engineering Structure and Civil Engineering special issue “Advances in Extraterrestrial Construction”
      • 2024-2025 Guest Editor, Journal of Constructional Steel Research special issue “High performance steel structures”
      • 2023-2024 Guest Editor, Engineering Structures special issue “Modularized and prefabricated building structures”
      • 2022- Editor, Thin-Walled Structures

    • Chairman of Conferences and Workshops
      • William Mong Distinguished Lecture: RPg sharing series, Faculty of Engineering, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China, 5 December 2025
      • William Mong Distinguished Lecture cum workshop, Faculty of Engineering, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China, 4 December 2025
      • The 19th International Symposium on Tubular Structures - ISTS 19, Hong Kong, China, 1-3 December 2025
      • The 9th International Conference on Advances in Steel Structures (ICASS 2018) held in Hong Kong, 5-7 December 2018

  • Contributions to University

    • The University of Hong Kong
      • 2026-now Associate Head (Research) of Department of Civil Engineering; Strategic Development Task Force; Advisory Committee; Departmental Research Postgraduate Committee; Deputy PPG Programme Director
      • 2026-now Member, Advisory Panel on Selection of Head of Department of Civil Engineering
      • 2025-now BEng Admission & JUPAS Matters
      • 2025-now Faculty Promotion and Tenure Panel (PTP); BEng Admission Committee; Teaching-in-charge of Material Testing Pool Lab (HW LG-10)
      • 2024-2025 Faculty Library Committee

  • Other Contributions

    • Keynote Speaker
      • 2027 “One Steel, Many Lives: The Reuse Limit State”, Indian Structural Steel Conference 2nd Edition, India, 16-19 February 2027.
      • 2025 “Achieving the Circular Economy in Construction through Deconstruction and Reuse Technologies for Steel and Composite Structures”, 2nd International Conference on Thermal Treatment and Resource Recovery, Hong Kong, China, 14-17 December 2025. (Hybrid)
      • 2025 “Circularity in Construction: Transforming Tubular Joint Challenges into Sustainable Opportunities Across Asia”, Innovative Joining Technology for Tubular Steel Structures - Final Workshop, LASer cutting technology for Tubular Structures (LASTTS), Düsseldorf, Germany, 12-13 May 2025. (Hybrid)
      • 2022 “Structural performance of concrete-filled steel tube connections with anchored bolts subjected to tension”, Indian Structural Steel Conference (ISSC 2020), IIT Hyderabad, India, 6-8 January 2022. (with Dr Partha P Debnath)
      • 2017 “Design of high strength steel hollow sections to Eurocode”, International Symposium on Design of Steel & Composite Structures, in accordance with Eurocodes, Hong Kong, China, 25 August 2017.

    • Plenary Speaker
      • 2018 “Behaviour of S690 steel fabricated octagonal shaped hollow stub columns”, Joe Loughlan’s Retiral Session, The 8th International Conference on Thin-Walled Structures-ICTWS2018, Lisbon, Portugal, 24-27 July 2018. (with Prof. Ben Young and Dr Han Fang)