Research output per year
Research output per year
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Author IDs
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-9904-7914
Scopus Author ID: 14830057400
ResearcherID: E-4503-2011
Google Scholar Profile: zKo6UlQAAAAJ
Impact
Biography
Professor Dai received his BEng and MSc degrees from Dalian University of Technology and PhD degree from Hokkaido University. Prior to joining CityU he was a Full Professor at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, which he joined as Assistant Professor in 2008 and was promoted to Associate Professor and Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in 2013 and 2018, respectively. He also had 8 years of research experience in Japan.
Professor Dai’s research theme is “Emerging Material and Structural Systems for Sustainable Concrete Infrastructures”. More specific research interests include Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites, Fiber-reinforced Cementitious Composites, Durability and Life Cycle Maintenance of Marine Concrete Structures, Multiple Functional Coating and Low-carbon Geopolymer Concrete. Professor Dai is among the Stanford's list of top 2% most cited scientists. His research work has been recognized by many academic awards such as the “Best Basic Research Paper Award” from “Journal of Composites for Construction” of American Society of Civil Engineers, “International Outstanding Collaboration Award” from Japan Society of Civil Engineers, “Structural Excellence Award-Grand Award” from Hong Kong Institution of Engineers etc. Professor Dai is also a startup co-founder and received a Gold Medal in the special edition of the Geneva Inventions Expo 2022.
Professor Dai is a Fellow of the International Institution of FRP in Construction (IIFC), Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, Hong Kong Concrete Institute, and the International Association of Advanced Materials. He has contributed significantly to international organizations like ISO, IIFC, and Asian Concrete Federation and served a number of SCI journals in different editorial roles. He has secured significant research grants from various funding agencies, including Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, National Natural Science Foundation of China, Research Grants Council of Hong Kong SAR, Innovation and Technology Fund etc.
Research Interests/Areas
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for construction;
High-performance fiber-reinforced cementitious composites;
Multiple functional coating;
Geopolymer cement and concrete;
Durability and life cycle maintenance of marine concrete structures.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Education/Academic qualification
Postdoc Fellow, Center of Excellence, School of Engineering, Hokkaido University
Sept 2003 → Dec 2006
PhD in Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, Hokkaido University
… → 2003
BEng (First Honor) in Port and Waterway Engineering, Dalian University of Technology
… → 1994
Experiences and Professional Affiliations
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Jul 2008 → Dec 2023
Research Scientist, Port and Airport Research Institute, Japan
Jan 2006 → Jun 2008
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Research output
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A chemo-thermo-viscoelastic model for early-age concrete behaviors
Zhang, P., Kai, M.-F. & Dai, J.-G., 15 Jun 2025, In: International Journal of Mechanical Sciences. 296, 110304.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Analysis of the thermal and energy saving performance of the concrete roof with radiative cooling coating
Xuan, Q., Lei, L., Wang, T., Jiang, B., Zhao, B., Li, G., Pei, G. & Dai, J.-G., 15 Jul 2025, In: Journal of Building Engineering. 106, 112578.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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An innovative wide-ranging analytical approach for modelling the bond behaviour of frp-to-substrate joints with an elastic end anchorage
Biscaia, H. C. & Dai, J.-G., 23 Jan 2025, In: Engineering Fracture Mechanics. 313, 110662.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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A phase field model for mixed-mode cohesive failure through fracture energy dissipation at crack surfaces
Zhang, P., Kai, M.-F., Hu, X.-F. & Dai, J.-G., 11 Mar 2025, In: Engineering Fracture Mechanics. 316, 110869.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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A review of chloride-induced steel corrosion in coastal reinforced concrete structures: Influence of micro-climate
Das, C. S., Zheng, H. & Dai, J.-G., 1 May 2025, In: Ocean Engineering. 325, 120794.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus)
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GTF_EPD: A Low-Carbon Manufacturing Technology to Turn Municipal Waste Incineration (MSWI) Ash into Artificial Aggregates
DAI, J. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator), ALREFAEI, Y. (Co-Investigator), LENG, Z. (Co-Investigator), LUO, X. (Co-Investigator) & XIAN, X. (Co-Investigator)
1/03/25 → …
Project: Research
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STG: Tomorrow is Now: Eco-friendly Autonomous Construction through Sustainable 3D Concrete Printing
DAI, J. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/01/25 → …
Project: Research
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STG: Tomorrow is Now: Eco-friendly Autonomous Construction through Sustainable 3D Concrete Printing
LIEW, K. M. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator), DAI, J. (Co-Principal Investigator), KWONG, T. W. S. (Co-Principal Investigator), Liao, W. H. (Co-Principal Investigator), NG, S. T. T. (Co-Principal Investigator), QIU, J. (Co-Principal Investigator), RABCZUK, T. (Co-Principal Investigator), WENG, Y. (Co-Principal Investigator), YE, H. (Co-Principal Investigator), YIN, B. (Co-Principal Investigator), ZHANG, X. (Co-Principal Investigator), BANTHIA, N. (Co-Investigator), HE, G. (Co-Investigator), LAU, T. M. D. (Co-Investigator), LENG, Z. (Co-Investigator), LO, K. W. K. (Co-Investigator), OBERSTEINER, M. (Co-Investigator), RAJABIPOUR, F. (Co-Investigator), SCHLANGEN, E. (Co-Investigator), TAN, M. J. (Co-Investigator), TSOU, J. Y. (Co-Investigator), ZHU, R. (Co-Investigator), KWAN, J. (Collaborator), TSOU, J. Y. (Collaborator), WOODFINE, A. D. (Collaborator), WU, D. (Collaborator) & XIA, M. (Collaborator)
1/01/25 → …
Project: Research
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STG-Sub-pj: Tomorrow is Now: Eco-friendly Autonomous Construction through Sustainable 3D Concrete Printing
DAI, J. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/01/25 → …
Project: Research
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CRF: An Upcycling Solution to the Paradox of Clean Energy Development
LIEW, K. M. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator), DAI, J. (Co-Principal Investigator) & ZHANG, X. (Co-Principal Investigator)
30/06/23 → …
Project: Research
Prizes
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Stanford's top 2% most highly cited scientists 2024
DAI, J. (Recipient), Sept 2024
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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JSCE International Outstanding Collaboration Award
DAI, J. (Recipient), 2022
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New material is a game changer in radiative cooling
28/09/22
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Activities
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The 10th Civil Engineering Conference in the Asian Region
DAI, J. (Member of Programme Committee)
21 Oct 2025 → 24 Oct 2025Activity: Organizing or Participating in a conference / an event › Conference / Symposium
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Eighth International Conference on Durability of Concrete Structures
DAI, J. (Member of Programme Committee)
15 Oct 2025 → 17 Oct 2025Activity: Organizing or Participating in a conference / an event › Conference / Symposium
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The 5th World Conference on Floating Solutions
DAI, J. (Member of Programme Committee)
1 Sept 2025 → 3 Sept 2025Activity: Organizing or Participating in a conference / an event › Conference / Symposium
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ACF Workshop on Emerging Concrete Technologies
DAI, J. (Member of Programme Committee)
25 Jul 2025 → 27 Jul 2025Activity: Organizing or Participating in a conference / an event › Conference / Symposium
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The 12th International Conference on Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites in Civil Engineering
DAI, J. (Member of Programme Committee)
14 Jul 2025 → 16 Jul 2025Activity: Organizing or Participating in a conference / an event › Conference / Symposium