Professor Chenfeng Li

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Civil Engineering

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Zienkiewicz Institute for Modelling, Data and AI

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About

Chenfeng Li FLSW, Professor of Civil Engineering, is internationally recognized for pioneering research in engineering computation, data analytics, uncertainty quantification, and risk assessment. He has developed innovative computational solutions to tackle complex technical challenges across civil infrastructure, materials, manufacturing, and energy sectors. His expertise is widely valued by leading organizations in infrastructure and construction, including ARUP, Costain, Bauer, and Soletanche Bachy. The impact of his work is evident through influential contributions to industrial guidance and large-scale industrial applications.

At Swansea University, Professor Li serves as the Co-director for the Zienkiewicz Institute for Modelling, Data and AI. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of Engineering Computations, and a member of the REF 2029 Sub-panel for Architecture, Built Environment and Planning. Beyond academia, he contributes to industry as a Non-executive Director of the trade organization Temporary Works Forum.

Areas Of Expertise

Modelling, Data Analytics & AI in Engineering
Civil, Construction & Geotechnical Engineering
Reliability & Risk Assessment
Experimental & Numerical Modelling of Multiphase Flow (Fresh Concrete, Pollutants) and Heterogeneous Materials (Alloys, Porous Media)

Career Highlights

Teaching Interests

EG-M38 DESIGN AND ANALYSIS FOR TEMPORARY WORKS

The course is part of our full-time MSc programmes for Civil Engineering and Structural Engineering, and is also available for external professional learners to take as a standalone CPD module.

The CPD learners will have full access of the module contents in the same way as the fulltime students. Swansea University will issue a CPD certificate to each external student at the end of the course.

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Research Award Highlights Collaborations

Publications

Research Highlights

Guo, H., Ling, C., Li, D., Li, C., Sun, Y., & Busso, E. (2022). A data-driven approach to predicting the anisotropic mechanical behaviour of voided single crystals. Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, 159, 104700
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmps.2021.104700, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa60464
Chen, B., Barron, A., Owen, D., Li, C., Li, C., & Owen, R. (2018). Propagation of a Plane Strain Hydraulic Fracture With a Fluid Lag in Permeable Rock. Journal of Applied Mechanics, 85(9), 091003
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040331, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa43364
Feng, Y. & Li, C. (2010). A directed Monte Carlo solution of linear stochastic algebraic system of equations. Finite Elements in Analysis and Design
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.finel.2010.01.004, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5537
Feng, Y., Han, K., C.F, L., Owen, D., Feng, Y., & Li, C. (2008). Discrete thermal element modelling of heat conduction in particle systems: Basic formulations. Journal of Computational Physics, 227(10), 5072-5089.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcp.2008.01.031, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5542
Li, C., Feng, Y., Owen, R., Li, D., & Davies, I. (2008). A Fourier-Karhunen-Loève discretization scheme for stationary random material properties in SFEM. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 73(13), 1942-1965.
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.2160, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa12322
Li, C., Feng, Y., Owen, R., & Davies, I. (2006). Fourier representation of random media fields in stochastic finite element modelling. Engineering Computations, 23(7), 794-817.
https://doi.org/10.1108/02644400610689901, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa1606
Ren, B., Li, C., Yan, X., Lin, M., Bonet, J., & Hu, S. (2014). Multiple-Fluid SPH Simulation Using a Mixture Model. ACM Transactions on Graphics, 33(5), 1-11.
https://doi.org/10.1145/2645703, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa19841
Feng, J., Cen, S., Li, C., & Owen, R. (2016). Statistical reconstruction and Karhunen-Loève expansion for multiphase random media. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 105(1), 3-32.
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.4957, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa22673
Chen, B., Sun, Y., Barboza, B., Barron, A., & Li, C. (2020). Phase-field simulation of hydraulic fracturing with a revised fluid model and hybrid solver. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 229, 106928
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2020.106928, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53616
Shang, Y., Li, C., & Jia, K. (2020). 8‐node hexahedral unsymmetric element with rotation degrees of freedom for modified couple stress elasticity. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 121(12), 2683-2700.
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.6325, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa54099
Li, Z., Cen, S., Huang, J., & Li, C. (2020). Hyperelastic finite deformation analysis with the unsymmetric finite element method containing homogeneous solutions of linear elasticity. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 121(16)
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.6378, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa54435
Wang, C., Wang, F., Li, C., Ye, C., Yan, T., & Zou, Z. (2020). A modified STRUCT model for efficient engineering computations of turbulent flows in hydro-energy machinery. International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow, 85, 108628
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatfluidflow.2020.108628, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa54593
Fu, J., Cui, S., Cen, S., & Li, C. (2021). Statistical characterization and reconstruction of heterogeneous microstructures using deep neural network. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 373, 113516
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2020.113516, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55670
Chen, X., Li, C., Cao, G., Jiang, Y., & Hu, S. (2021). A moving least square reproducing kernel particle method for unified multiphase continuum simulation. ACM Transactions on Graphics, 39(6), 1-15.
https://doi.org/10.1145/3414685.3417809, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55722
Fu, J., Thomas, H., & Li, C. (2021). Tortuosity of porous media: Image analysis and physical simulation. Earth-Science Reviews, 212, 103439
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.earscirev.2020.103439, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55808
Jiang, Y., Li, C., Deng, S., & Hu, S. (2020). A Divergence‐free Mixture Model for Multiphase Fluids. Computer Graphics Forum, 39(8), 69-77.
https://doi.org/10.1111/cgf.14102, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55817
Shang, Y., Mao, Y., Cen, S., & Li, C. (2021). Generalized conforming Trefftz element for size-dependent analysis of thin microplates based on the modified couple stress theory. Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 125, 46-58.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enganabound.2021.01.007, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56142
Ren, B., He, W., Li, C., & Chen, X. (2022). Incompressibility Enforcement for Multiple-Fluid SPH Using Deformation Gradient. IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, 28(10), 3417-3427.
https://doi.org/10.1109/tvcg.2021.3062643, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56467
WANG, J., Aldosary, M., Cen, S., & Li, C. (2021). Hermite polynomial normal transformation for structural reliability analysis. Engineering Computations, 38(8), 3193-3218.
https://doi.org/10.1108/ec-05-2020-0244, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56558
Barboza, B., Chen, B., & Li, C. (2021). A review on proppant transport modelling. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 204, 108753
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2021.108753, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56693
Cui, S., Fu, P., Cen, S., Thomas, H., & Li, C. (2021). The correlation between statistical descriptors of heterogeneous materials. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 384, 113948
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2021.113948, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa57162
Ren, B., Xu, B., & Li, C. (2021). Unified particle system for multiple-fluid flow and porous material. ACM Transactions on Graphics, 40(4), 1-14.
https://doi.org/10.1145/3450626.3459764, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa57521
http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3450626.3459764
Lu, J., Li, C., Cao, G., & Hu, S. (2021). Simulating Fractures with Bonded Discrete Element Method. IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, 28(12), 4810-4824.
https://doi.org/10.1109/tvcg.2021.3106738, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58105
Wang, J., Li, C., Xu, G., Li, Y., & Kareem, A. (2021). Efficient structural reliability analysis based on adaptive Bayesian support vector regression. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 387, 114172
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2021.114172, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58159
Sun, Y., Edwards, M., Chen, B., & Li, C. (2021). A state-of-the-art review of crack branching. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 257, 108036
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2021.108036, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58316
Sun, Y., Chen, B., Edwards, M., & Li, C. (2021). Investigation of hydraulic fracture branching in porous media with a hybrid finite element and peridynamic approach. Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, 116, 103133
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tafmec.2021.103133, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58560
Chen, B., Barboza, B., Sun, Y., Bai, J., Thomas, H., Dutko, M., Cottrell, M., & Li, C. (2022). A Review of Hydraulic Fracturing Simulation. Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering, 29(4), 1-58.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11831-021-09653-z, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58667
Shang, Y., Wu, H., Cen, S., & Li, C. (2022). An efficient 4‐node facet shell element for the modified couple stress elasticity. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 123(4), 992-1012.
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.6885, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58900
Fu, P., Xiao, D., Li, D., Thomas, H., & Li, C. (2022). Stochastic reconstruction of 3D microstructures from 2D cross-sectional images using machine learning-based characterization. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 390, 114532
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2021.114532, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa59176
Wang, C., Wang, F., Li, C., Chen, W., Wang, H., & Lu, L. (2022). Investigation on energy conversion instability of pump mode in hydro-pneumatic energy storage system. Journal of Energy Storage, 53, 105079
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2022.105079, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa60310
Cen, S., Wu, C., Li, Z., Shang, Y., & Li, C. (2019). Some advances in high-performance finite element methods. Engineering Computations, ahead-of-print(ahead-of-print)
https://doi.org/10.1108/EC-10-2018-0479, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa51526
Shang, Y., Li, C., Zhou, M., & Li, C. (2019). A novel displacement-based Trefftz plate element with high distortion tolerance for orthotropic thick plates. Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 106, 452-461.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enganabound.2019.06.002, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa50903
Wu, M., Ding, M., Yao, J., Li, C., Huang, Z., & Xu, S. (2019). Production-Performance Analysis of Composite Shale-Gas Reservoirs by the Boundary-Element Method. SPE Reservoir Evaluation & Engineering, 22(01), 238-252.
https://doi.org/10.2118/191362-PA, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa50311
Shang, Y., Qian, Z., Cen, S., Li, C., & Li, C. (2019). A simple unsymmetric 4‐node 12‐DOF membrane element for the modified couple stress theory. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.6073, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa50186
Wu, M., Ding, M., Yao, J., Li, C., Li, X., & Zhu, J. (2019). Development of a multi-continuum quadruple porosity model to estimate CO2 storage capacity and CO2 enhanced shale gas recovery. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2019.03.077, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa49883
Li, X., Liu, Z., Cui, S., Luo, C., Li, C., & Zhuang, Z. (2019). Predicting the effective mechanical property of heterogeneous materials by image based modeling and deep learning. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 347, 735-753.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2019.01.005, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa48290
Shang, Y., Cen, S., Qian, Z., & Li, C. (2018). High-performance unsymmetric 3-node triangular membrane element with drilling DOFs can correctly undertake in-plane moments. Engineering Computations, 35(7), 2543-2556.
https://doi.org/10.1108/EC-04-2018-0200, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa45295
Huang, J., Cen, S., Li, Z., Li, C., & Li, C. (2018). An unsymmetric 8-node hexahedral solid-shell element with high distortion tolerance: Linear formulations. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 116(12-13), 759-783.
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.5945, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa44787
Aldosary, M., Wang, J., & Li, C. (2018). Structural reliability and stochastic finite element methods. Engineering Computations, 35(6), 2165-2214.
https://doi.org/10.1108/EC-04-2018-0157, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa44580
Yan, X., Li, C., Chen, X., Hu, S., & Li, C. (2018). MPM simulation of interacting fluids and solids. Computer Graphics Forum, 37(8), 183-193.
https://doi.org/10.1111/cgf.13523, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa44579
Wang, Y., Ju, Y., Zhuang, Z., & Li, C. (2018). Adaptive finite element analysis for damage detection of non-uniform Euler–Bernoulli beams with multiple cracks based on natural frequencies. Engineering Computations, 35(3), 1203-1229.
https://doi.org/10.1108/EC-05-2017-0176, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa40784
Ren, B., Yang, X., Lin, M., Thuerey, N., Teschner, M., & Li, C. (2018). Visual Simulation of Multiple Fluids in Computer Graphics: A State-of-the-Art Report. Journal of Computer Science and Technology, 33(3), 431-451.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11390-018-1829-0, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa40361
Lu, X., Lin, K., Li, C., & Li, Y. (2018). New analytical calculation models for compressive arch action in reinforced concrete structures. Engineering Structures, 168, 721-735.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.04.097, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa40132
Li, Z., Cen, S., Wu, C., Shang, Y., Li, C., & Li, C. (2018). High-performance geometric nonlinear analysis with the unsymmetric 4-node, 8-DOF plane element US-ATFQ4. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.5771, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa38853
Ren, B., Yuan, T., Li, C., Xu, K., & Hu, S. (2018). Real-time High-fidelity Surface Flow Simulation. IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, 24(8), 2411-2423.
https://doi.org/10.1109/TVCG.2017.2720672, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa34792
Shang, Y., Cen, S., Li, Z., Li, C., & Li, C. (2017). Improved hybrid displacement function (IHDF) element scheme for analysis of Mindlin-Reissner plate with edge effect. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.5496, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa32717
Chen, J., Zhao, D., Zheng, Y., Xu, Y., Li, C., & Zheng, J. (2017). Domain decomposition approach for parallel improvement of tetrahedral meshes. Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing, 107, 101-113.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpdc.2017.04.008, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa33170
Huang, J., Cen, S., Shang, Y., & Li, C. (2017). A New Triangular Hybrid Displacement Function Element for Static and Free Vibration Analyses of Mindlin-Reissner Plate. Latin American Journal of Solids and Structures, 14(5), 765-804.
https://doi.org/10.1590/1679-78253036, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa34341
Pan, D. & Li, C. (2017). A constrained optimization solution for Caughey damping coefficients in seismic analysis. Engineering Computations, 34(3)
https://doi.org/10.1108/EC-12-2015-0404, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa29479
Li, C. (2017). Distortion-resistant and locking-free eight-node elements effectively capturing the edge effects of Mindlin-Reissner plates. Engineering Computations, 34(2)
https://doi.org/10.1108/EC-04-2016-0143, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa29668
Chen, J., Xiao, Z., Zheng, Y., Zheng, J., Li, C., & Liang, K. (2017). Automatic sizing functions for unstructured surface mesh generation. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 109(4), 577-608.
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.5298, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa28878
Zhou, P., Cen, S., Huang, J., Li, C., Zhang, Q., & Li, C. (2016). An unsymmetric 8-node hexahedral element with high distortion tolerance. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.5318, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa29376
Yan, X., Jiang, Y., Li, C., Martin, R., & Hu, S. (2016). Multiphase SPH simulation for interactive fluids and solids. ACM Transactions on Graphics, 35(4)
https://doi.org/10.1145/2897824.2925897, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa29292
Cen, S., Bao, Y., Li, C., & Li, C. (2016). Quasi-Static Crack Propagation Modeling Using Shape-Free Hybrid Stress-Function Elements with Drilling Degrees of Freedom. International Journal of Computational Methods, 13(03), 1650014
https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219876216500146, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa28877
Wang, X., Cen, S., Li, C., Owen, D., Li, C., & Owen, R. (2015). A priori error estimation for the stochastic perturbation method. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 286, 1-21.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2014.11.044, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21428
Cen, S., Zhou, P., Li, C., Wu, C., & Li, C. (2015). An unsymmetric 4-node, 8-DOF plane membrane element perfectly breaking through MacNeal's theorem. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 103(7), 469-500.
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.4899, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa28874
Shang, Y., Cen, S., Li, C., Huang, J., & Li, C. (2015). An effective hybrid displacement function element method for solving the edge effect of Mindlin-Reissner plate. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 102(8), 1449-1487.
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.4843, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21426
Feng, J., Li, C., Cen, S., Owen, D., Li, C., & Owen, R. (2014). Statistical reconstruction of two-phase random media. Computers & Structures, 137, 78-92.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruc.2013.03.019, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21435
Cen, S., Shang, Y., Li, C., Li, H., & Li, C. (2014). Hybrid displacement function element method: a simple hybrid-Trefftz stress element method for analysis of Mindlin-Reissner plate. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 98(3), 203-234.
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.4632, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21434
Zhou, M., Cen, S., Bao, Y., & Li, C. (2014). A quasi-static crack propagation simulation based on shape-free hybrid stress-function finite elements with simple remeshing. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 275, 159-188.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2014.03.006, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21432
Ren, B., Jiang, Y., Li, C., & Lin, M. (2015). A simple approach for bubble modelling from multiphase fluid simulation. Computational Visual Media, 1(2), 171-181.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s41095-015-0020-6, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa28875
Wang, X., Cen, S., & Li, C. (2013). Generalized Neumann Expansion and Its Application in Stochastic Finite Element Methods. Mathematical Problems in Engineering, 2013, 1-13.
https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/325025, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21438
Zang, Y., Huang, H., Li, C., & Li, C. (2013). Stroke Style Analysis for Painterly Rendering. Journal of Computer Science and Technology, 28(5), 762-775.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11390-013-1375-8, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21437
Zang, Y., Huang, H., Li, C., & Li, C. (2014). Artistic preprocessing for painterly rendering and image stylization. The Visual Computer, 30(9), 969-979.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00371-013-0881-6, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21433
Fang, X., Yu, S., Wang, H., & Li, C. (2014). The mechanical behavior and reliability prediction of the HTR graphite component at various temperature and neutron dose ranges. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 276, 9-18.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nucengdes.2014.05.036, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21430
Shang, Y., Cen, S., Li, C., Fu, X., & Li, C. (2015). Two generalized conforming quadrilateral Mindlin–Reissner plate elements based on the displacement function. Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, 99, 24-38.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.finel.2015.01.012, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21427
Ren, B., Yan, X., Yang, T., Li, C., Lin, M., Hu, S., & Li, C. (2015). Fast SPH simulation for gaseous fluids. The Visual Computer
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00371-015-1086-y, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21425
Chen, J., Cao, B., Zheng, Y., Xie, L., Li, C., & Xiao, Z. (2015). Automatic surface repairing, defeaturing and meshing algorithms based on an extended B-rep. Advances in Engineering Software, 86, 55-69.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.advengsoft.2015.04.004, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21424
, . & Li, C. (2013). Flow Field Modulation. IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, 19(10), 1708-1719.
https://doi.org/10.1109/TVCG.2013.73, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa17604
C.F, L., Hu, N., Yin, Y., Sekine, H., Fukunaga, H., & Li, C. (2002). Low-velocity impact-induced damage of continuous fiber-reinforced composite laminates: part I an FEM numerical model. , 1055-1062.
https://doi.org/10.1016/S1359-835X(02)00081-7, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa1921
C.F, L., Hu, N., Cheng, J., Fukunaga, H., Sekine, H., & Li, C. (2002). Low-velocity impact-induced damage of continuous fiber-reinforced composite laminates: part II verification and numerical investigation. , 1063-1072.
https://doi.org/10.1016/S1359-835X(02)00078-7, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa1922
C.F, L., Feng, Y., Owen, D., & Li, C. (2006). SMB: collision detection based on temporal coherence. , 2252-2269.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2005.05.003, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa1923
C.F, L., Feng, Y., Owen, D., & Li, C. (2006). Explicit solution to stochastic system of linear algebraic equations (a1A1 +¡ + amAm)x = b. , 6560-6576.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2006.02.005, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa1924
Cen, S., Chen, X., C. F, L., Xiang-Rong, F., & Li, C. (2009). Quadrilateral membrane elements with analytical element stiffness matrices formulated by the new quadrilateral area coordinate method (QACM-II). International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 77(8), 1172-1200.
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.2459, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5760
Chenfeng, L. & Li, C. (2010). Example-based painting guided by color features. The Visual Computer
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00371-010-0498-y, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5761
Chenfeng, L. & Li, C. (2010). A hybrid-stress element based on Hamilton principle. Acta Mechanica Sinica
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10409-010-0352-5, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5762
Chenfeng, L. & Li, C. (2008). A fast and accurate analysis of the interacting cracks in linear elastic solids. International Journal of Fracture
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10704-008-9249-8, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5763
Chenfeng, L., Li, C., Adhikari, S., & Wang, C. (2009). Dynamic behaviors of microtubules in cytosol. Journal of Biomechanics
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.03.027, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5765
Chenfeng, L., Li, C., Adhikari, S., & Wang, C. (2010). Axisymmetric vibration of single-walled carbon nanotubes in water. Physics Letters A
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physleta.2010.04.002, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5767
Chenfeng, L. & Li, C. (2010). Analytical trial function method for development of new 8-node plane element based on the variational principle containing Airy stress function. Engineering Computations
https://doi.org/10.1108/02644401011044568, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5768
Dong-Feng, L., Chen-Feng, L., Qing, H., Jian, L., & Li, C. (2010). The elastic T-stress for slightly curved or kinked cracks. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 47(14-15), 1753-1763.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2010.02.023, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5770
Chenfeng, L., Li, C., & Adhikari, S. (2010). A joint diagonalisation approach for linear stochastic systems. Computers & Structures
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruc.2010.06.013, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5771
Gao, Y., Chen-Feng, L., Shi-Min, H., Barsky, B., & Li, C. (2009). Simulating Gaseous Fluids with Low and High Speeds. Computer Graphics Forum, 28(7), 1845-1852.
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8659.2009.01562.x, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5772
Cen, S., XiangRong, F., Zhou, G., Zhou, M., ChenFeng, L., & Li, C. (2011). Shape-free finite element method: The plane hybrid stress-function (HS-F) element method for anisotropic materials. Science China Physics, Mechanics and Astronomy, 54(4), 653-665.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11433-011-4272-6, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa13189
Huang, H., Tian-Nan, F., Chen-Feng, L., & Li, C. (2011). Painterly rendering with content-dependent natural paint strokes. The Visual Computer, 27(9), 861-871.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00371-011-0596-5, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa13190
Wang, F., Chenfeng, L., Feng, J., Cen, S., Owen, D., & Li, C. (2012). A novel joint diagonalization approach for linear stochastic systems and reliability analysis. Engineering Computations, 29(2), 221-244.
https://doi.org/10.1108/02644401211206061, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa13191
Fang, X., Wang, H., Suyuan, Y., Chenfeng, L., & Li, C. (2012). The various creep models for irradiation behavior of nuclear graphite. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 242, 19-25.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nucengdes.2011.09.024, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa13192
Wei, J., Chen-Feng, L., Shi-Min, H., Martin, R., Tai, C., & Li, C. (2012). Fisheye Video Correction. IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, 18(10), 1771-1783.
https://doi.org/10.1109/TVCG.2011.130, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa13193
Wang, H., Sun, L., Chenfeng, L., Shi, L., Wang, H., & Li, C. (2012). An evaluation on fatigue crack growth in a fine-grained isotropic graphite. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 250, 197-206.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nucengdes.2012.05.043, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa13194
Suyuan, Y., Fang, X., Wang, H., Chenfeng, L., & Li, C. (2012). Failure probability study of HTR graphite component using microstructure-based model. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 253, 192-199.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nucengdes.2012.08.019, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa13195
Gao, Y., Chen-Feng, L., Ren, B., Shi-Min, H., & Li, C. (2013). View-Dependent Multiscale Fluid Simulation. IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, 19(2), 178
https://doi.org/10.1109/tvcg.2012.117, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14286
Fu, J., Xiao, D., Fu, R., Li, C., Zhu, C., Arcucci, R., & Navon, I. (2023). Physics-data combined machine learning for parametric reduced-order modelling of nonlinear dynamical systems in small-data regimes. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 404, 115771
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2022.115771, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62140
Wu, H., Shang, Y., Cen, S., & Li, C. (2023). Penalty C0 8-node quadrilateral and 20-node hexahedral elements for consistent couple stress elasticity based on the unsymmetric finite element method. Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 147, 302-319.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enganabound.2022.12.008, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62201
Wang, Y., Cen, S., Li, C., & Zhang, Q. (2023). High-performance unsymmetric 8-node hexahedral element in modeling nearly-incompressible soft tissues. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 260, 108647
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2023.108647, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa64064
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2023.108647
Zhong, S., Ge, X., Thomas, H., & Li, C. (2024). Investigation of strain-sensitive properties of porous media through micro-CT imaging and numerical modelling. Computers and Geotechnics, 174, 106560
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2024.106560, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67079
Wang, X., Xu, Y., Liu, S., Ren, B., Kosinka, J., Telea, A., Wang, J., Song, C., Chang, J., Li, C., Zhang, J., & Ban, X. (2024). Physics-based fluid simulation in computer graphics: Survey, research trends, and challenges. Computational Visual Media, 10(5), 803-858.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s41095-023-0368-y, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa68067
Chen, B., Li, D., Davies, P., Johnston, R., GE, X., & Li, C. (2025). Recent Progress of Digital Reconstruction in Polycrystalline Materials. Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering, 32(6), 3447-3498.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11831-025-10245-4, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa68978
Chen, B., Li, D., Wang, L., Ge, X., & Li, C. (2025). A novel data-driven digital reconstruction method for polycrystalline microstructures. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 441, 117980
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2025.117980, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa69241
Wang, H., Wang, F., Wang, C., Wang, B., Li, C., & Li, D. (2024). A prospective assessment of scale effects of energy conversion in ultra-low-head pumped hydro energy storage units. Energy Conversion and Management, 315, 118798
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2024.118798, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa69489

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Journal Articles

Ge, X., Wang, L., Garcia, L., Zhong, S., Chen, B., & Li, C. (2026). 3D microstructure reconstruction of heterogeneous material from slice descriptors using explicit neural network. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 448(Part A), 118469
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2025.118469, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa70668
Chen, B., Li, D., Davies, P., Johnston, R., GE, X., & Li, C. (2025). Recent Progress of Digital Reconstruction in Polycrystalline Materials. Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering, 32(6), 3447-3498.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11831-025-10245-4, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa68978
Chen, B., Li, D., Wang, L., Ge, X., & Li, C. (2025). A novel data-driven digital reconstruction method for polycrystalline microstructures. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 441, 117980
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2025.117980, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa69241
Zhong, S., Ge, X., Thomas, H., & Li, C. (2024). Investigation of strain-sensitive properties of porous media through micro-CT imaging and numerical modelling. Computers and Geotechnics, 174, 106560
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2024.106560, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67079
Wang, X., Xu, Y., Liu, S., Ren, B., Kosinka, J., Telea, A., Wang, J., Song, C., Chang, J., Li, C., Zhang, J., & Ban, X. (2024). Physics-based fluid simulation in computer graphics: Survey, research trends, and challenges. Computational Visual Media, 10(5), 803-858.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s41095-023-0368-y, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa68067
Wang, H., Wang, F., Wang, C., Wang, B., Li, C., & Li, D. (2024). A prospective assessment of scale effects of energy conversion in ultra-low-head pumped hydro energy storage units. Energy Conversion and Management, 315, 118798
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2024.118798, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa69489
Wang, Y., Cen, S., Li, C., & Zhang, Q. (2023). High-performance unsymmetric 8-node hexahedral element in modeling nearly-incompressible soft tissues. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 260, 108647
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2023.108647, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa64064
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2023.108647
Fu, J., Xiao, D., Fu, R., Li, C., Zhu, C., Arcucci, R., & Navon, I. (2023). Physics-data combined machine learning for parametric reduced-order modelling of nonlinear dynamical systems in small-data regimes. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 404, 115771
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2022.115771, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62140
Wu, H., Shang, Y., Cen, S., & Li, C. (2023). Penalty C0 8-node quadrilateral and 20-node hexahedral elements for consistent couple stress elasticity based on the unsymmetric finite element method. Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 147, 302-319.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enganabound.2022.12.008, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62201
Ren, B., He, W., Li, C., & Chen, X. (2022). Incompressibility Enforcement for Multiple-Fluid SPH Using Deformation Gradient. IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, 28(10), 3417-3427.
https://doi.org/10.1109/tvcg.2021.3062643, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56467
Wang, C., Wang, F., Li, C., Chen, W., Wang, H., & Lu, L. (2022). Investigation on energy conversion instability of pump mode in hydro-pneumatic energy storage system. Journal of Energy Storage, 53, 105079
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2022.105079, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa60310
Chen, B., Barboza, B., Sun, Y., Bai, J., Thomas, H., Dutko, M., Cottrell, M., & Li, C. (2022). A Review of Hydraulic Fracturing Simulation. Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering, 29(4), 1-58.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11831-021-09653-z, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58667
Shang, Y., Wu, H., Cen, S., & Li, C. (2022). An efficient 4‐node facet shell element for the modified couple stress elasticity. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 123(4), 992-1012.
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.6885, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58900
Fu, P., Xiao, D., Li, D., Thomas, H., & Li, C. (2022). Stochastic reconstruction of 3D microstructures from 2D cross-sectional images using machine learning-based characterization. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 390, 114532
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2021.114532, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa59176
Guo, H., Ling, C., Li, D., Li, C., Sun, Y., & Busso, E. (2022). A data-driven approach to predicting the anisotropic mechanical behaviour of voided single crystals. Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, 159, 104700
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmps.2021.104700, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa60464
Wang, J., Li, C., Xu, G., Li, Y., & Kareem, A. (2021). Efficient structural reliability analysis based on adaptive Bayesian support vector regression. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 387, 114172
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2021.114172, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58159
Sun, Y., Chen, B., Edwards, M., & Li, C. (2021). Investigation of hydraulic fracture branching in porous media with a hybrid finite element and peridynamic approach. Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, 116, 103133
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tafmec.2021.103133, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58560
Sun, Y., Edwards, M., Chen, B., & Li, C. (2021). A state-of-the-art review of crack branching. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 257, 108036
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2021.108036, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58316
Cui, S., Fu, P., Cen, S., Thomas, H., & Li, C. (2021). The correlation between statistical descriptors of heterogeneous materials. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 384, 113948
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2021.113948, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa57162
Barboza, B., Chen, B., & Li, C. (2021). A review on proppant transport modelling. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 204, 108753
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2021.108753, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56693
Ren, B., Xu, B., & Li, C. (2021). Unified particle system for multiple-fluid flow and porous material. ACM Transactions on Graphics, 40(4), 1-14.
https://doi.org/10.1145/3450626.3459764, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa57521
http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3450626.3459764
Lu, J., Li, C., Cao, G., & Hu, S. (2021). Simulating Fractures with Bonded Discrete Element Method. IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, 28(12), 4810-4824.
https://doi.org/10.1109/tvcg.2021.3106738, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58105
WANG, J., Aldosary, M., Cen, S., & Li, C. (2021). Hermite polynomial normal transformation for structural reliability analysis. Engineering Computations, 38(8), 3193-3218.
https://doi.org/10.1108/ec-05-2020-0244, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56558
Shang, Y., Mao, Y., Cen, S., & Li, C. (2021). Generalized conforming Trefftz element for size-dependent analysis of thin microplates based on the modified couple stress theory. Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 125, 46-58.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enganabound.2021.01.007, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56142
Fu, J., Cui, S., Cen, S., & Li, C. (2021). Statistical characterization and reconstruction of heterogeneous microstructures using deep neural network. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 373, 113516
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2020.113516, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55670
Chen, X., Li, C., Cao, G., Jiang, Y., & Hu, S. (2021). A moving least square reproducing kernel particle method for unified multiphase continuum simulation. ACM Transactions on Graphics, 39(6), 1-15.
https://doi.org/10.1145/3414685.3417809, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55722
Fu, J., Thomas, H., & Li, C. (2021). Tortuosity of porous media: Image analysis and physical simulation. Earth-Science Reviews, 212, 103439
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.earscirev.2020.103439, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55808
Jiang, Y., Li, C., Deng, S., & Hu, S. (2020). A Divergence‐free Mixture Model for Multiphase Fluids. Computer Graphics Forum, 39(8), 69-77.
https://doi.org/10.1111/cgf.14102, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55817
Wang, C., Wang, F., Li, C., Ye, C., Yan, T., & Zou, Z. (2020). A modified STRUCT model for efficient engineering computations of turbulent flows in hydro-energy machinery. International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow, 85, 108628
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatfluidflow.2020.108628, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa54593
Shang, Y., Li, C., & Jia, K. (2020). 8‐node hexahedral unsymmetric element with rotation degrees of freedom for modified couple stress elasticity. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 121(12), 2683-2700.
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.6325, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa54099
Li, Z., Cen, S., Huang, J., & Li, C. (2020). Hyperelastic finite deformation analysis with the unsymmetric finite element method containing homogeneous solutions of linear elasticity. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 121(16)
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.6378, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa54435
Chen, B., Sun, Y., Barboza, B., Barron, A., & Li, C. (2020). Phase-field simulation of hydraulic fracturing with a revised fluid model and hybrid solver. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 229, 106928
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2020.106928, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53616
Shang, Y., Li, C., Zhou, M., & Li, C. (2019). A novel displacement-based Trefftz plate element with high distortion tolerance for orthotropic thick plates. Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 106, 452-461.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enganabound.2019.06.002, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa50903
Shang, Y., Qian, Z., Cen, S., Li, C., & Li, C. (2019). A simple unsymmetric 4‐node 12‐DOF membrane element for the modified couple stress theory. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.6073, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa50186
Wu, M., Ding, M., Yao, J., Li, C., Li, X., & Zhu, J. (2019). Development of a multi-continuum quadruple porosity model to estimate CO2 storage capacity and CO2 enhanced shale gas recovery. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2019.03.077, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa49883
Li, X., Liu, Z., Cui, S., Luo, C., Li, C., & Zhuang, Z. (2019). Predicting the effective mechanical property of heterogeneous materials by image based modeling and deep learning. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 347, 735-753.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2019.01.005, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa48290
Cen, S., Wu, C., Li, Z., Shang, Y., & Li, C. (2019). Some advances in high-performance finite element methods. Engineering Computations, ahead-of-print(ahead-of-print)
https://doi.org/10.1108/EC-10-2018-0479, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa51526
Wu, M., Ding, M., Yao, J., Li, C., Huang, Z., & Xu, S. (2019). Production-Performance Analysis of Composite Shale-Gas Reservoirs by the Boundary-Element Method. SPE Reservoir Evaluation & Engineering, 22(01), 238-252.
https://doi.org/10.2118/191362-PA, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa50311
Shang, Y., Cen, S., Qian, Z., & Li, C. (2018). High-performance unsymmetric 3-node triangular membrane element with drilling DOFs can correctly undertake in-plane moments. Engineering Computations, 35(7), 2543-2556.
https://doi.org/10.1108/EC-04-2018-0200, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa45295
Huang, J., Cen, S., Li, Z., Li, C., & Li, C. (2018). An unsymmetric 8-node hexahedral solid-shell element with high distortion tolerance: Linear formulations. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 116(12-13), 759-783.
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.5945, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa44787
Aldosary, M., Wang, J., & Li, C. (2018). Structural reliability and stochastic finite element methods. Engineering Computations, 35(6), 2165-2214.
https://doi.org/10.1108/EC-04-2018-0157, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa44580
Yan, X., Li, C., Chen, X., Hu, S., & Li, C. (2018). MPM simulation of interacting fluids and solids. Computer Graphics Forum, 37(8), 183-193.
https://doi.org/10.1111/cgf.13523, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa44579
Ren, B., Yang, X., Lin, M., Thuerey, N., Teschner, M., & Li, C. (2018). Visual Simulation of Multiple Fluids in Computer Graphics: A State-of-the-Art Report. Journal of Computer Science and Technology, 33(3), 431-451.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11390-018-1829-0, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa40361
Lu, X., Lin, K., Li, C., & Li, Y. (2018). New analytical calculation models for compressive arch action in reinforced concrete structures. Engineering Structures, 168, 721-735.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.04.097, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa40132
Li, Z., Cen, S., Wu, C., Shang, Y., Li, C., & Li, C. (2018). High-performance geometric nonlinear analysis with the unsymmetric 4-node, 8-DOF plane element US-ATFQ4. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.5771, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa38853
Chen, B., Barron, A., Owen, D., Li, C., Li, C., & Owen, R. (2018). Propagation of a Plane Strain Hydraulic Fracture With a Fluid Lag in Permeable Rock. Journal of Applied Mechanics, 85(9), 091003
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040331, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa43364
Ren, B., Yuan, T., Li, C., Xu, K., & Hu, S. (2018). Real-time High-fidelity Surface Flow Simulation. IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, 24(8), 2411-2423.
https://doi.org/10.1109/TVCG.2017.2720672, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa34792
Wang, Y., Ju, Y., Zhuang, Z., & Li, C. (2018). Adaptive finite element analysis for damage detection of non-uniform Euler–Bernoulli beams with multiple cracks based on natural frequencies. Engineering Computations, 35(3), 1203-1229.
https://doi.org/10.1108/EC-05-2017-0176, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa40784
Shang, Y., Cen, S., Li, Z., Li, C., & Li, C. (2017). Improved hybrid displacement function (IHDF) element scheme for analysis of Mindlin-Reissner plate with edge effect. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.5496, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa32717
Chen, J., Zhao, D., Zheng, Y., Xu, Y., Li, C., & Zheng, J. (2017). Domain decomposition approach for parallel improvement of tetrahedral meshes. Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing, 107, 101-113.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpdc.2017.04.008, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa33170
Huang, J., Cen, S., Shang, Y., & Li, C. (2017). A New Triangular Hybrid Displacement Function Element for Static and Free Vibration Analyses of Mindlin-Reissner Plate. Latin American Journal of Solids and Structures, 14(5), 765-804.
https://doi.org/10.1590/1679-78253036, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa34341
Pan, D. & Li, C. (2017). A constrained optimization solution for Caughey damping coefficients in seismic analysis. Engineering Computations, 34(3)
https://doi.org/10.1108/EC-12-2015-0404, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa29479
Li, C. (2017). Distortion-resistant and locking-free eight-node elements effectively capturing the edge effects of Mindlin-Reissner plates. Engineering Computations, 34(2)
https://doi.org/10.1108/EC-04-2016-0143, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa29668
Chen, J., Xiao, Z., Zheng, Y., Zheng, J., Li, C., & Liang, K. (2017). Automatic sizing functions for unstructured surface mesh generation. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 109(4), 577-608.
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.5298, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa28878
Zhou, P., Cen, S., Huang, J., Li, C., Zhang, Q., & Li, C. (2016). An unsymmetric 8-node hexahedral element with high distortion tolerance. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.5318, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa29376
Feng, J., Cen, S., Li, C., & Owen, R. (2016). Statistical reconstruction and Karhunen-Loève expansion for multiphase random media. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 105(1), 3-32.
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.4957, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa22673
Yan, X., Jiang, Y., Li, C., Martin, R., & Hu, S. (2016). Multiphase SPH simulation for interactive fluids and solids. ACM Transactions on Graphics, 35(4)
https://doi.org/10.1145/2897824.2925897, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa29292
Cen, S., Bao, Y., Li, C., & Li, C. (2016). Quasi-Static Crack Propagation Modeling Using Shape-Free Hybrid Stress-Function Elements with Drilling Degrees of Freedom. International Journal of Computational Methods, 13(03), 1650014
https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219876216500146, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa28877
Cen, S., Zhou, P., Li, C., Wu, C., & Li, C. (2015). An unsymmetric 4-node, 8-DOF plane membrane element perfectly breaking through MacNeal's theorem. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 103(7), 469-500.
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.4899, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa28874
Shang, Y., Cen, S., Li, C., Huang, J., & Li, C. (2015). An effective hybrid displacement function element method for solving the edge effect of Mindlin-Reissner plate. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 102(8), 1449-1487.
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.4843, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21426
Ren, B., Jiang, Y., Li, C., & Lin, M. (2015). A simple approach for bubble modelling from multiphase fluid simulation. Computational Visual Media, 1(2), 171-181.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s41095-015-0020-6, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa28875
Shang, Y., Cen, S., Li, C., Fu, X., & Li, C. (2015). Two generalized conforming quadrilateral Mindlin–Reissner plate elements based on the displacement function. Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, 99, 24-38.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.finel.2015.01.012, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21427
Ren, B., Yan, X., Yang, T., Li, C., Lin, M., Hu, S., & Li, C. (2015). Fast SPH simulation for gaseous fluids. The Visual Computer
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00371-015-1086-y, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21425
Chen, J., Cao, B., Zheng, Y., Xie, L., Li, C., & Xiao, Z. (2015). Automatic surface repairing, defeaturing and meshing algorithms based on an extended B-rep. Advances in Engineering Software, 86, 55-69.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.advengsoft.2015.04.004, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21424
Wang, X., Cen, S., Li, C., Owen, D., Li, C., & Owen, R. (2015). A priori error estimation for the stochastic perturbation method. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 286, 1-21.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2014.11.044, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21428
Zang, Y., Huang, H., Li, C., & Li, C. (2014). Artistic preprocessing for painterly rendering and image stylization. The Visual Computer, 30(9), 969-979.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00371-013-0881-6, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21433
Fang, X., Yu, S., Wang, H., & Li, C. (2014). The mechanical behavior and reliability prediction of the HTR graphite component at various temperature and neutron dose ranges. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 276, 9-18.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nucengdes.2014.05.036, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21430
Ren, B., Li, C., Yan, X., Lin, M., Bonet, J., & Hu, S. (2014). Multiple-Fluid SPH Simulation Using a Mixture Model. ACM Transactions on Graphics, 33(5), 1-11.
https://doi.org/10.1145/2645703, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa19841
Feng, J., Li, C., Cen, S., Owen, D., Li, C., & Owen, R. (2014). Statistical reconstruction of two-phase random media. Computers & Structures, 137, 78-92.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruc.2013.03.019, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21435
Zhou, M., Cen, S., Bao, Y., & Li, C. (2014). A quasi-static crack propagation simulation based on shape-free hybrid stress-function finite elements with simple remeshing. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 275, 159-188.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2014.03.006, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21432
Cen, S., Shang, Y., Li, C., Li, H., & Li, C. (2014). Hybrid displacement function element method: a simple hybrid-Trefftz stress element method for analysis of Mindlin-Reissner plate. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 98(3), 203-234.
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.4632, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21434
Wang, X., Cen, S., & Li, C. (2013). Generalized Neumann Expansion and Its Application in Stochastic Finite Element Methods. Mathematical Problems in Engineering, 2013, 1-13.
https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/325025, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21438
Zang, Y., Huang, H., Li, C., & Li, C. (2013). Stroke Style Analysis for Painterly Rendering. Journal of Computer Science and Technology, 28(5), 762-775.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11390-013-1375-8, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21437
, . & Li, C. (2013). Flow Field Modulation. IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, 19(10), 1708-1719.
https://doi.org/10.1109/TVCG.2013.73, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa17604
Gao, Y., Chen-Feng, L., Ren, B., Shi-Min, H., & Li, C. (2013). View-Dependent Multiscale Fluid Simulation. IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, 19(2), 178
https://doi.org/10.1109/tvcg.2012.117, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14286
Wang, F., Chenfeng, L., Feng, J., Cen, S., Owen, D., & Li, C. (2012). A novel joint diagonalization approach for linear stochastic systems and reliability analysis. Engineering Computations, 29(2), 221-244.
https://doi.org/10.1108/02644401211206061, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa13191
Fang, X., Wang, H., Suyuan, Y., Chenfeng, L., & Li, C. (2012). The various creep models for irradiation behavior of nuclear graphite. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 242, 19-25.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nucengdes.2011.09.024, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa13192
Wei, J., Chen-Feng, L., Shi-Min, H., Martin, R., Tai, C., & Li, C. (2012). Fisheye Video Correction. IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, 18(10), 1771-1783.
https://doi.org/10.1109/TVCG.2011.130, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa13193
Wang, H., Sun, L., Chenfeng, L., Shi, L., Wang, H., & Li, C. (2012). An evaluation on fatigue crack growth in a fine-grained isotropic graphite. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 250, 197-206.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nucengdes.2012.05.043, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa13194
Suyuan, Y., Fang, X., Wang, H., Chenfeng, L., & Li, C. (2012). Failure probability study of HTR graphite component using microstructure-based model. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 253, 192-199.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nucengdes.2012.08.019, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa13195
Cen, S., XiangRong, F., Zhou, G., Zhou, M., ChenFeng, L., & Li, C. (2011). Shape-free finite element method: The plane hybrid stress-function (HS-F) element method for anisotropic materials. Science China Physics, Mechanics and Astronomy, 54(4), 653-665.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11433-011-4272-6, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa13189
Huang, H., Tian-Nan, F., Chen-Feng, L., & Li, C. (2011). Painterly rendering with content-dependent natural paint strokes. The Visual Computer, 27(9), 861-871.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00371-011-0596-5, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa13190
Feng, Y. & Li, C. (2010). A directed Monte Carlo solution of linear stochastic algebraic system of equations. Finite Elements in Analysis and Design
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.finel.2010.01.004, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5537
Chenfeng, L. & Li, C. (2010). Example-based painting guided by color features. The Visual Computer
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00371-010-0498-y, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5761
Chenfeng, L. & Li, C. (2010). A hybrid-stress element based on Hamilton principle. Acta Mechanica Sinica
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10409-010-0352-5, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5762
Chenfeng, L., Li, C., Adhikari, S., & Wang, C. (2010). Axisymmetric vibration of single-walled carbon nanotubes in water. Physics Letters A
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physleta.2010.04.002, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5767
Chenfeng, L. & Li, C. (2010). Analytical trial function method for development of new 8-node plane element based on the variational principle containing Airy stress function. Engineering Computations
https://doi.org/10.1108/02644401011044568, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5768
Dong-Feng, L., Chen-Feng, L., Qing, H., Jian, L., & Li, C. (2010). The elastic T-stress for slightly curved or kinked cracks. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 47(14-15), 1753-1763.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2010.02.023, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5770
Chenfeng, L., Li, C., & Adhikari, S. (2010). A joint diagonalisation approach for linear stochastic systems. Computers & Structures
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruc.2010.06.013, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5771
Cen, S., Chen, X., C. F, L., Xiang-Rong, F., & Li, C. (2009). Quadrilateral membrane elements with analytical element stiffness matrices formulated by the new quadrilateral area coordinate method (QACM-II). International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 77(8), 1172-1200.
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.2459, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5760
Chenfeng, L., Li, C., Adhikari, S., & Wang, C. (2009). Dynamic behaviors of microtubules in cytosol. Journal of Biomechanics
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.03.027, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5765
Gao, Y., Chen-Feng, L., Shi-Min, H., Barsky, B., & Li, C. (2009). Simulating Gaseous Fluids with Low and High Speeds. Computer Graphics Forum, 28(7), 1845-1852.
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8659.2009.01562.x, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5772
Feng, Y., Han, K., C.F, L., Owen, D., Feng, Y., & Li, C. (2008). Discrete thermal element modelling of heat conduction in particle systems: Basic formulations. Journal of Computational Physics, 227(10), 5072-5089.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcp.2008.01.031, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5542
Chenfeng, L. & Li, C. (2008). A fast and accurate analysis of the interacting cracks in linear elastic solids. International Journal of Fracture
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10704-008-9249-8, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5763
Li, C., Feng, Y., Owen, R., Li, D., & Davies, I. (2008). A Fourier-Karhunen-Loève discretization scheme for stationary random material properties in SFEM. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 73(13), 1942-1965.
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.2160, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa12322
Li, C., Feng, Y., Owen, R., & Davies, I. (2006). Fourier representation of random media fields in stochastic finite element modelling. Engineering Computations, 23(7), 794-817.
https://doi.org/10.1108/02644400610689901, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa1606
C.F, L., Feng, Y., Owen, D., & Li, C. (2006). SMB: collision detection based on temporal coherence. , 2252-2269.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2005.05.003, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa1923
C.F, L., Feng, Y., Owen, D., & Li, C. (2006). Explicit solution to stochastic system of linear algebraic equations (a1A1 +¡ + amAm)x = b. , 6560-6576.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2006.02.005, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa1924
C.F, L., Hu, N., Yin, Y., Sekine, H., Fukunaga, H., & Li, C. (2002). Low-velocity impact-induced damage of continuous fiber-reinforced composite laminates: part I an FEM numerical model. , 1055-1062.
https://doi.org/10.1016/S1359-835X(02)00081-7, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa1921
C.F, L., Hu, N., Cheng, J., Fukunaga, H., Sekine, H., & Li, C. (2002). Low-velocity impact-induced damage of continuous fiber-reinforced composite laminates: part II verification and numerical investigation. , 1063-1072.
https://doi.org/10.1016/S1359-835X(02)00078-7, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa1922

Supervision

Cyber Physical Modelling of Pile foundation (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Davide Deganello
N/A (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Xianghua Xie
Digital Twinning for Temporary Works Enabling Safe and Economic Project Implementation (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Davide Deganello
Image-based Digital Testing for Functional Construction Materials (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Richard Johnston
Microstructure Characterization and Reconstruction for Heterogeneous Materials (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Richard Johnston
Application of Random Field Theory in Structural Reliability Analysis and Risk Assessment of Offshore Fixed Platforms (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Wulf Dettmer
Green and sustainable building designs and the analysis of sustainability goals in the context of Kuwait. (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Mokarram Hossain
Improving Deep Foundation Construction by Simulation Approaches: CFD and CFD-DEM (awarded 2025)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Hywel Thomas
Computer Vision-based Microstructure Reconstruction of Heterogeneous Materials (awarded 2025)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Eduardo De Souza Neto
Numerical modelling of tremie concrete in deep foundation construction (awarded 2025)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Hywel Thomas
A novel DEM method to investigate the deformation of porous media and fast«br /» prediction of relative permeability and stress-sensitive permeability (awarded 2024)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Hywel Thomas
A particle-based fluid modelling and its application to lubricating grease (awarded 2024)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Hywel Thomas
Digital integration of finite element and reservoir simulation technologies for sustainable energy development (awarded 2023)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Hywel Thomas
Ductile Failure Studies in Polycrystalline Nickel-Based Superalloy (awarded 2023)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Hywel Thomas
Effect of viscosity contrast and wetting on frictional fluid flow patterns (awarded 2022)

PhD

Other supervisor: Dr Bjornar Sandnes
Bridging Design and Delivery: Platform-Based Automation of Temporary Works and the Rise of Productization of Engineering Services (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Hywel Thomas
Development of Refractory Systems to Support the Steelmaking Process (current)

EngD

Other supervisor: Prof Cameron Pleydell-Pearce
Use of advanced analytics to predict defects in surface inspection systems (current)

EngD

Other supervisor: Prof Xianghua Xie
Impact of Manufacturing Changes on Probiotic Functionality (awarded 2022)

EngD

Other supervisor: Prof Wulf Dettmer
An Evidence-based Assessment of Functional Construction Materials (awarded 2025)

MSc

Other supervisor: Prof Eduardo De Souza Neto

Taught Modules

EG-112 Introduction to Civil Engineering Materials

This module is designed for Year 1 Civil Engineering students. It provides an introduction to a broad range of civil engineering materials, including material properties, manufacturing and uses, recycling and sustainability. The materials covered by this module include: metals and alloys, concrete, polymers, fibre composites, glass, timber, masonry, and bituminous materials.
EG-M346 Construction Methods & Temporary Works Coordination

This module provides an introduction to temporary works in construction, covering both theoretical and practical aspects. Students will explore the legal frameworks and industry standards that govern temporary works, including the roles and responsibilities of the Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC). The module emphasizes the importance of integrating temporary and permanent works through Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA), highlighting how decisions in permanent works design can impact temporary works. Key topics include sustainability in temporary works, the use of modern methods of construction (MMC), and the application of digital tools like Building Information Modelling (BIM) for planning and managing temporary structures. Students will gain hands-on experience with Bentley software during PC lab sessions, where they will create detailed BIM models and drawing sequences for a bridge erection project. The module also focuses on risk management and forensic analysis of temporary works failures, allowing students to critically evaluate past projects and apply lessons to future scenarios. Real-world case studies from various sectors, including infrastructure and commercial projects, will be used to demonstrate the diverse applications of temporary works.

Career History

Professor, Swansea University

2019 - Present
Associate Professor, Swansea University

2013 - 2019
Lecturer and Senior Lecturer, Swansea University

2007 - 2013
Senior Research Assistant, Swansea University

2003 - 2007
PhD Computational Engineering, Swansea University

2003 - 2007
MSc Solid Mechanics, Tsinghua University, China

1999 - 2002
BEng Engineering Mechanics, Tsinghua University, China

1995 - 1999

Key Grants and Projects

"Impact of Manufacturing Changes on Probiotic Functionality" 2016 - 2020

Material and Manufacturing Academy and Cultech Ltd., £100K
"Homogenisation and Upscaling Modelling Technology" 2016 - 2019

NRN and eCORP Ltd., £100K
"Temporary Works: Embedded Physics, Structural Reliability and Risk Assessment" 2016 - 2017

Royal Academy of Engineering, £30K
"Feasibility Study for Cyber-Physical Systems on Temporary Works" 2016 - 2017

, with EPSRC, £9K
"Real-time Surgical Simulation" 2015 - 2016

Leverhulme Trust, £50K
"Parallel Mesh Generation and Parallel Simulation of Glass Forming" 2014 - 2015

HPC Wales and Rockfield Software Ltd., £94K
"TriContinental Alliance in Numerical Methods Applied to Natural Disasters" 2014 - 2018

Partnered with CIMNE-Spain, Tsinghua-China and CIMAT-Mexico, FP7 IRSES, €434k
"Uncertainty Propagation: Fundamentals and Applications" 2013 - 2015

British Council and Chinese Scholarship Council, £72K
"Increased Robustness & Practicability for Physical Modeling in Computer Graphics" 2011 - 2013

Royal Society and NSFC, £24K
"Dynamic in vitro Models of the GI Tract and Stochastic Biomodelling of Human Gastrointestinal Microbial Ecosystem" 2011 - 2012

Royal Society, £15K
"Simulation Based Product Design in Engineering" 2010 - 2013

Welsh Assembly Government, £715K
"Stochastic Simulation of Human Gastrointestinal Microbial Ecosystem and Virtual Design of Probiotic Products" 2010 - 2013

Welsh Assembly Government and Cultech Ltd., £100K
"Stochastic Analysis of Nuclear Graphite with Dispersed Micro Cracks" 2010 - 2012

Royal Academy of Engineering, £20K
"Stochastic Mechanics of Geotenichal Infrastructures and its Applications" 2008 - 2010

Royal Society, £18K