School of Engineering


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Faculty/DepartmentAcademic Affairs
HeadA/Pr Weena Lokuge
Prof Prasad Yarlagadda
Director of ResearchA/Pr Weena Lokuge

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Ion-wind Powered Boat using a novel wire-dielectric water system
Mai, Ngoc Luan, Nguyen, Tuan-Khoa, Tran, Canh-Dung, Vu, Trung-Hieu, Dinh, Thien Xuan, Nguyen, Nam-Trung, Dao, Dzung Viet and Dau, Van Thanh. 2025. "Ion-wind Powered Boat using a novel wire-dielectric water system." Sensors and Actuators A: Physical. 383. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sna.2024.116187

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Metal-Organic Frameworks Meet Two-Dimensional Materials in Polymer Matrices for Flame Retardant and Sensor Applications
Bi, X., Hou, Y., Pan, Y., Huo, S., Shi, C., He, J. and Yang, R.. 2025. "Metal-Organic Frameworks Meet Two-Dimensional Materials in Polymer Matrices for Flame Retardant and Sensor Applications." Small Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/smsc.202400611

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An Engineered Heterostructured Trinity Enables Fire-Safe, Thermally Conductive Polymer Nanocomposite Films with Low Dielectric Loss
Chen, Q., Feng, J., Xue, Y., Huo, S., Dinh, T., Xu, H., Shi, Y., Gao, J., Tang, L., Huang, G., Lei, W. and Song, P.. 2025. "An Engineered Heterostructured Trinity Enables Fire-Safe, Thermally Conductive Polymer Nanocomposite Films with Low Dielectric Loss." Nano-Micro Letters. 17, pp. 1-19.

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A transparent epoxy vitrimer with outstanding flame retardancy, toughness, and recyclability enabled by a hyperbranched P/N-derived polyester
Ye, G., Huo, S., Wang, C., Guo (Student), Y., Yang (Student), Q., Song, P., Wang, H. and Liu, Z.. 2025. "A transparent epoxy vitrimer with outstanding flame retardancy, toughness, and recyclability enabled by a hyperbranched P/N-derived polyester." Construction and Building Materials. 470. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.140673

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VHM failure envelopes of spudcan foundations buried in natural clay: FELA and FPA-CatBoost optimization algorithms
Tran, Duy Tan, Shiau, Jim, Keawsawasvong, Suraparb and Jamsawang, Pitthaya. 2025. "VHM failure envelopes of spudcan foundations buried in natural clay: FELA and FPA-CatBoost optimization algorithms ." Ocean Engineering. 325. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2025.120779

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Impact of Diverse Parameters on CO2 Adsorption in CO2 Sequestration: Utilizing a Novel Triaxial Testing Apparatus
Ardehjani, Emad Ansari, Ataei, Mohammad, Sereshki, Farhang, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali and Aziz, Naj. 2025. "Impact of Diverse Parameters on CO2 Adsorption in CO2 Sequestration: Utilizing a Novel Triaxial Testing Apparatus ." Greenhouse Gases: science and technology. 15 (1), pp. 53-67. https://doi.org/10.1002/ghg.2322

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Unveiling Axial Load Transfer Mechanism in Fully Encapsulated Rock Bolts
Nourizadeh, Hadi, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, McDougall, Kevin, Mitri, Hani, Craig, Peter, Rastegarmanesh, Ashakan and Aziz, Naj. 2025. "Unveiling Axial Load Transfer Mechanism in Fully Encapsulated Rock Bolts ." Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-024-04347-x

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Advancing Epoxy Prepreg Technology: Innovations in Formulation, Processing, and Applications
Islam, Mainul, Somarathna, Yashoda, Epaarachchi, Jayantha and Herath, Madhubhashitha. 2025. "Advancing Epoxy Prepreg Technology: Innovations in Formulation, Processing, and Applications." International Materials Summit 2025. Boston, MA, United States 17 - 19 Feb 2025

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Life Cycle Assessment of Novel Antibacterial Polylactide-Hemp-Nanosilver-Biocomposites
Raue, Tabea, Spierling, Sebastian, Fischer, Kira, Venkatachalam, Venkateshwaran, Endres, Hans-Josef, Chevali, Venkata and Wang, Hao. 2025. "Life Cycle Assessment of Novel Antibacterial Polylactide-Hemp-Nanosilver-Biocomposites." Journal of Polymers and the Environment. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-025-03512-9

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Performance Comparison of Solid Walls and Porous Fences in 2 Protecting Structures from Firebrand Attack
Sharifian, Ahmad. 2025. "Performance Comparison of Solid Walls and Porous Fences in 2 Protecting Structures from Firebrand Attack." Fire. 8 (3). https://doi.org/10.3390/fire8030088

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Probabilistic assessment of passive earth pressures considering spatial variability of soil parameters and design factors
Shiau, Jim, Nguyen, Tan, Pham-Tran-Hung, Thinh and Sugawara, Jun. 2025. "Probabilistic assessment of passive earth pressures considering spatial variability of soil parameters and design factors ." Scientific Reports. 15. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-87989-3

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Preparation of multi-hydroxy chitosan derivative and its synergistic effect on fire performance and mechanical properties of epoxy resin
Yan, Jing, Jiang, Haiqing, Gao, Na, Zhang, Xiangnan, Liu, Xingyu, Huo, Siqi, Lu, Jing and Wang, Junjie. 2025. "Preparation of multi-hydroxy chitosan derivative and its synergistic effect on fire performance and mechanical properties of epoxy resin." Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry: an international forum for thermal studies. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-024-13982-z

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Stochastic Analysis of Safety Factors for Buried Box Pipelines in Spatially Random Clay
Kounlavong, Khamnoy, Shiau, Jim, Sangjinda, Kongtawan, Keawsawasvong, Suraparb, Jamsawang, Pitthaya and Chansavang, Bounhome. 2025. "Stochastic Analysis of Safety Factors for Buried Box Pipelines in Spatially Random Clay." Geotechnical and Geological Engineering: an international journal. 43. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-025-03083-5

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Sustainable mortar with waste glass fine aggregates and pond ash as an alkali-silica reaction suppressor
Fernando, W.C.V., Lokuge, W., Wang, H., Gunasekara, C. and Dhasindrakrishna, K.. 2025. "Sustainable mortar with waste glass fine aggregates and pond ash as an alkali-silica reaction suppressor." Case Studies in Construction Materials. 22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2025.e04269

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A novel closed-form solution for circular tunnels in cohesive-frictional soils using isogeometric analysis, upper bound limit analysis, and soft computing
Nguyen-Minh, Toan, Bui-Ngoc, Tram, Shiau, Jim, Nguyen, Tan and Nguyen-Thoi, Trung. 2025. "A novel closed-form solution for circular tunnels in cohesive-frictional soils using isogeometric analysis, upper bound limit analysis, and soft computing ." Computers and Geotechnics. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2025.107104

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The influence of spatial configuration on pedestrian movement behaviour in commercial streets of low-density cities
Mehrinejad Khotbehsara, Elham, Somasundaraswaran, Kathirgamalingam, Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy and Yu, Rongrong. 2025. "The influence of spatial configuration on pedestrian movement behaviour in commercial streets of low-density cities." Ain Shams Engineering Journal. 16 (1). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asej.2024.103184

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The walkable environment: a systematic review through the lens of Space Syntax as an integrated approach
Somasundaraswaran, Kathirgamalingam, Mehrinejad Khotbehsara, Elham, Yu, Rongrong, Askarizad, Reza and Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy. 2025. "The walkable environment: a systematic review through the lens of Space Syntax as an integrated approach." Smart and Sustainable Built Environment. https://doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-02-2024-0049

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Effect of Camera Choice on Image-Classification Inference
Brown, Jason, Nguyen, Andy and Raj, Nawin. 2025. "Effect of Camera Choice on Image-Classification Inference." Applied Sciences. 15 (1). https://doi.org/10.3390/app15010246

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Sustainable carbon for energy storage applications: investigation on chemical refinements of sorghum biomass for tuneability of carbon structures and supercapacitor performance
Afzal, Rana Arslan, Annamalai, Pratheep K., Tebyetekerwa, Mike, Burey, Paulomi (Polly), Bell, John, Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar and Martin, Darren J.. 2025. "Sustainable carbon for energy storage applications: investigation on chemical refinements of sorghum biomass for tuneability of carbon structures and supercapacitor performance." RSC Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.1039/d4su00569d

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A BaTiO3-based fl exible ferroelectric capacitor for non-volatile memories
Liu, Xingpeng, Wei, Chunshu, Sun, Tangyou, Zhang, Fabi, Li, Haiou, Liu, Linsheng, Peng, Ying, Li, Hezhang and Hong, Min. 2025. "A BaTiO3-based fl exible ferroelectric capacitor for non-volatile memories." Journal of Materiomics. 11 (2). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmat.2024.04.001

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Consequence and interaction of foaming agent components on soil conditioning of gravel-clay strata for EPB shield tunnelling
Jin, Guixiao, Lu, Yao, Shiau, Jim S., Huang, Ming, Lai, Fengwen and Feng, Mengmeng. 2025. "Consequence and interaction of foaming agent components on soil conditioning of gravel-clay strata for EPB shield tunnelling." Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology. 157. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2025.106364

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Developing failure envelopes of strip anchors under combined V-H-M loadings using FELA and ADABoost models
Tran, Duy Tan, Shiau, Jim, Keawsawasvong, Suraparb and Jamsawang, Pitthaya. 2025. "Developing failure envelopes of strip anchors under combined V-H-M loadings using FELA and ADABoost models ." Ocean Engineering. 320. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2025.120305

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Performance of Cable Bolts in Small- and Large-Scale Laboratory Pullout Tests
Rastegarmanesh, Ashkan, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, McDougall, Kevin, Aziz, Naj, Anzanpour, Sina and Nourizadeh, Hadi. 2025. "Performance of Cable Bolts in Small- and Large-Scale Laboratory Pullout Tests." Geotechnical and Geological Engineering: an international journal. 43 (67). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-024-03019-5

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Stability of a rectangular trapdoor in three dimensions: A Gene expression programming method
Domphoeun, Rithy, Shiau, Jim, Keawsawasvong, Suraparb and Jamsawang, Pitthaya. 2025. "Stability of a rectangular trapdoor in three dimensions: A Gene expression programming method ." Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology. 157. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2024.106356

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Stability of rectangular tunnels in cohesive-frictional soil under surcharge loading using isogeometric analysis and Bayesian neural networks
Nguyen, Minh-Toan, Bui, Tram-Ngoc, Shiau, Jim, Nguyen, Tan and Nguyen, Thoi-Trung. 2025. "Stability of rectangular tunnels in cohesive-frictional soil under surcharge loading using isogeometric analysis and Bayesian neural networks ." Advances in Engineering Software. 201. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.advengsoft.2024.103861

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Geospatial Modelling Predicts Agricultural Microplastic Hotspots from Biosolid Application Risks
McNulty, Kieran and Nahar, Kamrun. 2025. "Geospatial Modelling Predicts Agricultural Microplastic Hotspots from Biosolid Application Risks." Agronomy. 15 (1). https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy15010047

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Biochar in cementitious composites: A comprehensive review of properties, compatibility, and prospect of use in sustainable geopolymer concrete
Tayyab, Seemab, Ferdous, Wahid, Lokuge, Weena, Siddique, Rafat and Manalo, Allan. 2025. "Biochar in cementitious composites: A comprehensive review of properties, compatibility, and prospect of use in sustainable geopolymer concrete." Resources, Conservation and Recycling Advances. 25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcradv.2024.200242

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Facilitated ammonia decomposition and enhanced hydrogen diffusion in 10Ni-Ce0. 8Zr0. 2O2 as anode catalytic functional layer for low-temperature direct ammonia fuel cells
Jia, Weihua, Liu, Qinglin, Huang, Jianbing, Wang, Yuqi, Li, Haoyang, Xiang, Benlin, Wu, Le, Zheng, Lan, Ge, Lei and Chan, Siew Hwa. 2025. "Facilitated ammonia decomposition and enhanced hydrogen diffusion in 10Ni-Ce0. 8Zr0. 2O2 as anode catalytic functional layer for low-temperature direct ammonia fuel cells." Chemical Engineering Journal. 504. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.158976

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Vertical kinematic response of monopiles subjected to vertically propagating seismic P-waves
Zheng, Changjie, Yang, Jingquan, Shiau, Jim and Huang, Ming. 2025. "Vertical kinematic response of monopiles subjected to vertically propagating seismic P-waves ." Ocean Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2024.120158

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Analytical solution for vertical dynamic response of single floating pipe piles
Zheng, Changjie, Mao, Shanghua, Shiau, Jim, Wang, Gang and Ding, Xuanming. 2025. "Analytical solution for vertical dynamic response of single floating pipe piles ." Computers and Geotechnics. 179. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2024.106979

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Optimization of ANN using metaheuristic algorithms for predicting failure envelope of ring foundations on anisotropic clay
Tran, Duy Tan, Shiau, Jim, Kumar, Divesh Ranjan, Lai, Van Qui and Keawsawasvong, Suraparb. 2025. "Optimization of ANN using metaheuristic algorithms for predicting failure envelope of ring foundations on anisotropic clay." Applied Ocean Research. 154. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apor.2024.104375

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Closed-Loop Recyclable, Self-Catalytic Transesterification Vitrimer Coatings with Superior Adhesive Strength, Fire Retardancy, and Environmental Stability
Wang, Cheng, Ye, Guofeng, Zhang, Qi, Wang, Hao, Huo, Siqi and Liu, Zhitian. 2025. "Closed-Loop Recyclable, Self-Catalytic Transesterification Vitrimer Coatings with Superior Adhesive Strength, Fire Retardancy, and Environmental Stability." ACS Materials Letters. 7, pp. 210-219. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmaterialslett.4c02235

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Synthesis of multifunctional Sb2MoO6 nanoflakes for boosting the fire safety and mechanical strength of ABS resin
Li, Weimei, Huo, Siqi, Huang, Guobo, Chen, Wei, Wang, Tianle and Song, Pingan. 2025. "Synthesis of multifunctional Sb2MoO6 nanoflakes for boosting the fire safety and mechanical strength of ABS resin." Polymer Degradation and Stability. 232. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2024.111135

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A Supervised Machine Learning Approach for Structural Overload Classification in Railway Bridges using Weigh-in-Motion Data
Le, N.T., Keenan, M., Nguyen, A., Ghazvineh, S., Yu, Y., Li, J. and Manalo, A.. 2025. "A Supervised Machine Learning Approach for Structural Overload Classification in Railway Bridges using Weigh-in-Motion Data." Structures. 71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2024.108005

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Advances and Challenges of Carbon-Free Gas-Diffusion Electrodes (GDEs) for Electrochemical CO2 Reduction
Rabiee, Hesamoddin, Ma, Beibei, Yang, Yu, Li, Fengwang, Yan, Penghui, Wu, Yuming, Zhang, Xueqin, Hu, Shihu, Wang, Hao, Ge, Lei and Zhu, Zhonghua. 2025. "Advances and Challenges of Carbon-Free Gas-Diffusion Electrodes (GDEs) for Electrochemical CO2 Reduction." Advanced Functional Materials. 35 (1). https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202411195

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A high-performance flame retardant liquid synthesized on the basis of DOPO hydrolysis products avoids the defects of DOPO
Liu, Peifeng, Wang, Xiang, Jiang, Xingwu, Huang, Jinzheng, Dong, Zhenzhen, Miao, Shicheng and Huo, Siqi. 2025. "A high-performance flame retardant liquid synthesized on the basis of DOPO hydrolysis products avoids the defects of DOPO." Polymer Degradation and Stability. 232. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2024.111116

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Stability of conical foundations on anisotropic clay: A comprehensive three-dimensional study on V-H-M failure envelopes
Tran, Duy Tan, Shiau, Jim, Lai, Van Qui and Keawsawasvong, Suraparb. 2025. "Stability of conical foundations on anisotropic clay: A comprehensive three-dimensional study on V-H-M failure envelopes ." Computers and Geotechnics. 177 (Part B). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2024.106906

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Pore accessibility matters in CO2 electrolysis: preventing H2 formation and boosting triple-phase boundary on microtubular gas-diffusion electrodes
Chen, Guoliang, Ge, Lei, Ma, Beibei, Kuang, Yizhu, Rabiee, Hesamoddin, Dorosti, Fatereh, Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar, Zhu, Zhonghua and Wang, Hao. 2025. "Pore accessibility matters in CO2 electrolysis: preventing H2 formation and boosting triple-phase boundary on microtubular gas-diffusion electrodes." Applied Catalysis B: Environment and Energy. 363. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2024.124803

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Exploring the axial performance of protective sheathed rock bolts through large-scale testing
Nourizadeh, Hadi, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, McDougall, Kevin and Aziz, Naj. 2025. "Exploring the axial performance of protective sheathed rock bolts through large-scale testing." Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology. 155 (1). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2024.106157

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Manufacturing and Properties of Jute Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites—A Comprehensive Review
Iqbal, Raiyan Mohammad, Ahammad, Raju, Arifuzzaman, Md, Islam, Md Shariful and Islam, Md Mainul. 2025. "Manufacturing and Properties of Jute Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites—A Comprehensive Review ." Materials. 18 (5). https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18051016

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