Jianhui Hu, Ph.D., JSPS Fellow / JSPS BRIDGE Fellow

Work Experience:

• 2021 – Now : Associate Professor, Ph.D. Supervisor, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

• 2018 – 2020: Research Fellow, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) / The University of Tokyo

• 2017 – 2018: Researcher, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo

• 2015 – 2017: Postdoctoral Researcher, School of Ocean and Civil Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Education:

• 2005 – 2015: Bachelor’s Degree (Chongqing University) and Ph.D. (Shanghai Jiao Tong University)

Research Areas: 

1. Low-Carbon Building Structures (including Solar-powered buildings, Building Integrated Photovoltaics, Low-carbon construction, Polar buildings)

2. Large-Span Spatial Structures (Intelligent monitoring, Artificial intelligence applications)

Student Recruitment

• Recruiting 1 Ph.D. student and 1 Master student for 2025 enrollment.

• Exceptional undergraduate students with a strong interest in research are encouraged to apply for Ph.D. program.

• Undergraduate students are encouraged to join the research team through projects like PRP, innovation programs, and research internships.

Postdoctoral Opportunities

• Welcoming recent Ph.D. graduates interested in the above research areas to join as postdoctoral researchers (open year-round).

Research Highlights

• Featured in media including the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Shanghai Science & Technology, Wenhui Daily, Shanghai Observer, Eastday, Xinmin Evening News.

International Collaborations

• Collaborating institutions include: The University of Tokyo, Kyoto University (Japan), Princeton University (USA), University of Nottingham (UK), Politecnico di Milano (Italy), RMIT University (Australia), Dalarna University (Sweden), Saint Petersburg Polytechnic University (Russia)

Media Links

• AAAS EurekAlert

• Pujiang Innovation Forum (Ministry of Science and Technology)

Editorial Roles

Associate Editor:

• Polar Science (Elsevier, Q2, IF: 1.8, 2022–Present)

• ASCE-Journal of Structural Design and Construction (American Society of Civil Engineers, Q2, IF: 1.9, 2022–Present)

• Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics (SAGE, Q3, IF: 2.9, 2022–Present)

Editorial Board Member:

• Composite Communications (Elsevier, Q1, IF: 8.00, 2023–Present)

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics (Techno-Press, Q2, IF: 2.2, 2022–Present)

• Polymer Testing (Elsevier, Q1, IF: 5.1, 2022–Present)

Editorial Roles in Chinese Journals:

• e-Science (Elsevier & KeAi, Citescore: 13.3, 2022–Present)

• Journal of Computational Mechanics (Chinese Journal)

• Ocean University of China Journal (Natural Science Edition) (Chinese Journal)

• Plastic Industry (Chinese Journal)

Academic Committee Memberships

• Expert Group Member, Working Group 6, International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS)

• Member, CRES Solar Building Specialized Committee

• Member, CECS Urban Renewal Specialized Committee

• Expert Committee Member, CABEE

• Member of Standard Committees:

• Technical Specifications for Photovoltaic Roof Engineering

• Carbon Neutral Evaluation Standards for Public Buildings in the Yangtze River Delta

• General Technical Requirements for Clean Laboratories in Inflatable Membrane Structures

• Technical Specifications for Reinforced High-Transparency Membrane Structures

Professional Memberships

• International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS)

• World Society of Sustainable Energy Technologies (WSSET)

• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

• Architecture Institute of Japan (AIJ)

• China Energy Research Society

• Sichuan Society of Architect & Civil Engineer

Principal Investigator:

• National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) 

• Ministry of Science and Technology of China (MOST)

• Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) 

• Sino-Japanese Collaborative Exchange

• Shanghai Science and Technology Commission

• National Key Laboratory Projects

Participant:

• Royal Society (UK)
  

• Shanghai Municipal Housing and Urban-Rural Development Commission

Research Impact

• SCOPUS H-index: 25, Total Citations: 1700

• Reviewer for over 20 journals, including Engineering Structures, Thin-Walled Structures, Composite Structures, Applied Energy, Energy and Buildings, Journal of Building Structures.

Selected Publications

1. Hu, J.; Chen, W.; Li, Y.; Qu, Y.; Yang, D. Temperature-stress-time methodology for flat-patterning ETFE cushions in use for large-span building structures. Engineering Structures, 2020, 204: 1–8.

2. Hu, J.; Cui, X.; Kulachinskaya, A.; Hu, A. Energy resources and building demands in cold regions and Polar areas. Polar Science, 2022, 34: 100903 (Editorial, Journal Cover).

3. Hu, J.; Chen, W.; Zhang, S.; Gao, C.; Zhang, Y.; Gao, J.; Wang, P.; Lin, H.; Ren, S. Thermo-structural analysis and design issues for multi-functional membrane roofs of airport terminals. Structures, 2024.

4. Hu, J.; Wang, X.; Chen, W. OPV-PCM-ETFE foils in use for public buildings: electrical performance and thermal characteristics. Journal of Building Engineering, 2023, 106427.

5. Hu, J.; Gao, C.; Chen, W.; Wang, P. Poisson’s ratios of fabric materials in use for large-span membrane structures. Structural Engineering and Mechanics, 2024, 90(6): 1–7.

6. Hu, J.; Chen, W.; Peng, F.; Li, Y.; Yang, D.; Fang, G. Composite Carbon-Epoxy Tubes for Space Structures: Ground Vacuum Radiant Experiments and Structural Behavior Analysis. Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 2019, 32(6): 0-04019084.

7. Hu, J.; Chen, W.; Zhang, S.; Yin, Y.; Li, Y.; Yang, D. Thermal characteristics and comfort assessment of enclosed large-span membrane stadiums. Applied Energy, 2018, 229: 728–735.

8. Hu, J.; Chen, W.; Yang, D. Buildings with ETFE foils: A review on material properties, architectural performance, and structural behavior. Construction and Building Materials, 2017, 131: 411–422. (ESI Highly Cited Paper)

9. Hu, J.; Chen, W.; Yin, Y.; Li, Y.; Yang, D.; Wang, H.; Zhang, X. Electrical-thermal-mechanical properties of multifunctional OPV-ETFE foils for large-span transparent membrane buildings. Polymer Testing, 2018, 66: 394–402.

10. Hu, J.; Li, Y.; Chen, W.; Yang, D. A combined loading-creep model of ETFE foils for flat-patterning structures. Thin-Walled Structures, 2020, 157: 106976.

11. Hu, J.; Chen, W.; Ren, S.; Zhang, S.; Qu, Y.; Yin, Y.; Yang, D. Building performance monitoring and analysis of a large-span aerogel-membrane airport terminal. Engineering Structures, 2020, 219: 110837.

12. Hu, J.; Chen, W.; Liu, Y.; Yang, D.; Ge, B. Two-layer ETFE cushions integrated flexible photovoltaics: Prototype development and thermal performance assessment. Energy and Buildings, 2017, 141: 238–246.

13. Wang, P.; Hu, J.; Chen, W. A hybrid machine learning model to optimize thermal comfort and carbon emissions of large-space public buildings. Journal of Cleaner Production, 2023, 136538.

Class Advisor

• Civil Engineering F2101007 (2021–2025)

Undergraduate Students

1. Zhou Jinghang (2019–2023, Civil Engineering), Mentor projects, PRP project (Awarded "Excellent").

2. Guo Yuxiang (2020–2024, Civil Engineering), Mentor projects, PRP project, Undergraduate Innovation Project, Outstanding Graduation Design for National Civil Engineering Disciplines.

3. Zhang Jiarui (2023–2025, Civil Engineering), PRP project, Undergraduate Thesis.

4. Redili·Yushan (2022–2023, Civil Engineering), PRP project.

5. Lin Zixin (2022–2023, Civil Engineering), PRP project.

6. Liu Xiaohui (2019–2022, Civil Engineering), Mentor projects.

Teaching Courses

• Carbon Emission Analysis of Engineering Systems

• Sustainable Construction

Graduate Students

1. Zhang Runtian (PhD Candidate, 2023–, Civil Engineering, Chongqing University).

2. Xie Bingxi (PhD Candidate, 2024–, Civil Engineering, Chongqing University).

3. Zhou Jinghang (Master’s Student, 2023–, Civil Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University).

4. Xiang Junting (Master’s Student, 2023–, Civil Engineering, South China University of Technology).

5. Zhao Jiayi (Master’s Student, 2024–, Civil Engineering, Tongji University).

Graduates

1. Zhang Jian (Master’s Student, 2021–2024, Civil Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University). Employment: China Railway Design Group Co., Ltd.

2. Guo Yuxiang (Undergraduate, 2020–2024, Civil Engineering).  Master's program at the University of Hong Kong.

3. Redili·Yushan (Undergraduate, 2022–2023, Civil Engineering).  Direct-entry PhD at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Visiting Scholars

1. Paolo Beccarelli

• Associate Professor, The University of Nottingham, UK (2023–2026), Supported by the National Science and Technology Ministry and the Royal Society, UK.

2. Linwei He

• Lecturer, The University of Sheffield, UK (2023–2025), Supported by the Royal Society, UK.

Patents

Co-applicant of over 20 patents (China, USA, Germany). Selected patents include:

1. CN109163972A (China): Method for determining biaxial tensile strength of fabric membrane materials.

2. CN201910828536.5 (China): Method for determining equilibrium form of tensioned integral structures.

3. CN110207754A (China): Long-term monitoring system for large deformations in inflatable membrane buildings.

4. CN304925646S (China): Multifunctional film testing system control cabinet.

5. CN304967042S (China): Biaxial tensile loading equipment.

Standards

1. National Standard:

• GBT43685-2024: General Technical Requirements for Inflatable Membrane Structure Chambers and Controlled Environments.

2. Group Standards:

• TCABEE 090-2024: Carbon Neutrality Evaluation Standards for Public Buildings in the Yangtze River Delta During the Operational Phase.

• Technical Standards for Photovoltaic Roofing Projects (Draft for Approval).

Scientific and Technological Achievements

• 2020: First Prize, Shanghai Science and Technology Progress Award.

• 2023: First Prize, Scientific and Technological Progress, China Steel Structure Association.

• 2024: APEC-INPUT Final Competition, Excellence Award.

Recognition and Fellowship

• 2021: Candidate for the inaugural Shanghai Technology Youth 35 Under 35 Leading Plan.

• 2021: Youth Innovation Pioneer, Pujiang Innovation Forum (organized by the Ministry of Science and Technology).

• 2022: Visiting Guest, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Polar Architecture and Energy.

• 2024: JSPS BRIDGE Fellow, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science.

Talent Programs and Titles

• 2022: High-End Foreign Expert Program by the Ministry of Science and Technology.

• 2022: Shanghai Pujiang Talent Program.

• 2023: Outstanding Talent title in Shanghai.

• 2023: Innovation Talent Award, China Steel Structure Association.

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