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Xueying Wang

  • Xueying Wang

  • Assistant Professor
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Dr. Xueying Wang is an Assistant Professor of Architectural Engineering at Ajman University, with a multidisciplinary academic and professional background spanning leading institutions in the UK, Hong Kong, and the UAE. Her research focuses on sustainable and smart construction materials, low-carbon cementitious systems, self-sensing materials and structural health monitoring, bio-mediated geomaterial engineering, sustainable use of desert materials, geo-energy and low-energy cooling systems, and resilient infrastructure, complemented by numerical modelling and data-driven machine-learning approaches. Her research has been published in leading international journals in construction materials and infrastructure engineering, demonstrating a growing track record of high-quality and impactful scholarship. Alongside academia, she has industry experience in the development and commercialisation of advanced construction materials, helping bridge fundamental research with real-world engineering applications. Dr. Wang actively contributes to the international research community through journal reviewing and editorial activities and has received a range of international awards, scholarships, and research funding, including the National Academy of Engineering (US) Silver Medal and the CSEE Best Paper Award. Her work is driven by the development of innovative, sustainable, and climate-responsive solutions for the future built environment.

Education
  • PhD in Engineering, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, 2024.
  • Master of Research in Future Infrastructure and Built Environment (MRes), University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, 2020.
  • Master of Science in General Structural Engineering (MSc), Imperial College London, United Kingdom, 2019.
  • Bachelor of Engineering in Civil and Structural Engineering (BEng Honours), City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, 2018.
  • Bachelor of Engineering in Affiliated Civil Engineering, University College London, United Kingdom, 2017.
Experience
  • Technical Committee of the International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems and Structures (RILEM)
  • Scientific Committee of the International RILEM Conference on Synergising expertise towards sustainability and robustness of cement-based materials and concrete structures (SynerCrete 27)
  • Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate, Department of Civil Engineering and Management, University of Manchester, United Kingdom, 2024-2025.
  • Cement Scientist, Nationwide Engineering Group R&D, United Kingdom, 2024-2025.
  • Undergraduate Supervisor, Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, 2023-2024.
  • Teaching Assistant, Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, 2021-2023.
  • Editorial Board Member, Intelligence in Building Materials (IBM)
  • Active Peer-reviewer, Scientific Reports, Springer Nature
  • Active Peer-reviewer, Cement and Concrete Composites, Elsevier
Teaching Area
  • Building Construction (Engineering)
  • Structural Analysis
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Structural Design
  • Design of Steel Structures for Buildings
  • Design of Reinforced Concrete for Buildings
Research
  • Smart and self-sensing cementitious materials
  • Low-carbon and sustainable construction materials
  • Structural Health Monitoring (SHM)
  • Finite Element Modelling (FEM)
  • Microbially Induced Calcite Precipitation (MICP) and Biocementation
  • Thermally Active Foundations and Underground Structures
  • Bio-mediated Ground and Geomaterial Engineering
  • Geothermal and Geo-energy Systems for Buildings and Infrastructure
  • Machine learning for advanced material analysis
  • Smart Roads
  • 3D printing concrete
  • Desert Sand Engineering and Sustainable Use of Local Materials
  • Prospective collaborators are welcome to contact Dr. Wang via email.
Publications
Conference Presentation
  • Durability Performance of Self-Sensible Ultra-High Performance Concrete (S2UHPC) for Transportation Infrastructure Rehabilitation - 23rd Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (SASBE) 2026, United Kingdom.
  • Effects of graphene oxide on the early-age hydration of SCM modified low-carbon cementitious composites - The 10th World Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering (CSEE 2025), Spain.
  • National Highways Conference on Delivering the Future - Safe, Reliable and Sustainable Highways (2023), United Kingdom.
  • SMARTINCS’23 Conference on Self-Healing, Multifunctional and Advanced Repair Technologies in Cementitious Systems (2023), Belgium.
  • Future Infrastructure and Built Environment (FIBE2) Conference - Resilience in a Changing World (2022), United Kingdom.
  • The 8th International Conference on Self-Healing Materials (ICSHM 2022), Italy.
  • Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow on International Women in Engineering Day (2022), United Kingdom.
Memberships, Awards and Honors
  • Member of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (MIMMM)
  • Member of the International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems and Structures (RILEM)
  • Best Paper Award, the 10th World Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering.
  • Silver Medal for Grand Challenge Scholar Program, National Academy of Engineering (US).
  • First Place in EnterpriseTECH, Entrepreneurship Centre at Cambridge Judge Business School.
  • Cambridge Trust Scholar, University of Cambridge.
  • Grand Challenge Scholar, National Academy of Engineering (US).
  • School of Technology Studentship, University of Cambridge.
  • Full Tuition Scholarship, City University of Hong Kong.
  • College of Science and Engineering at City University of Hong Kong, Dean’s List (2014-2018).
  • Reaching Out Award, Hong Kong SAR Government.
  • Outstanding Overseas Internship Scheme Award, Hong Kong SAR Government.