National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
Dr. XU is currently an Associate Professor in the Civil and Construction Engineering Department at the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (Taiwan, R.O.C.). He obtained his Ph.D. and his first M.S. degrees from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles (U.S.A.) and the Department of Architecture at National Cheng Kung University (Taiwan, R.O.C.), respectively.
Dr. XU's primary research areas encompass structural and earthquake engineering, nonlinear modeling of concrete beam-column elements, analysis and design of earth retaining structures and highway bridges, as well as computer-aided architectural design and structural analysis. He has developed reliable numerical and analytical models applicable in routine design work for evaluating the responses of RC columns and earth-retaining structures during earthquakes.
Having extensive knowledge in the fields of the built environment, Dr. XU endeavors to bridge the gap between architectural design and structural engineering, with the ultimate goal of integrating them with the latest advancements in artificial intelligence technology. Through his dedication to research and teaching, Dr. XU continues to make significant contributions to the advancement of engineering practices and the development of innovative solutions for the challenges faced in the field.