Jun Xie | Solid mechanics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jun Xie | Solid mechanics | Best Researcher Award

Doctor | Hohai University | China

Dr. Jun Xie, currently a postdoctoral researcher at the College of Mechanics and Engineering Science, Hohai University, earned his Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Ningxia University in 2024. His research specializes in the multi-field coupling mechanical behavior of intelligent materials, particularly focusing on the safety performance and optimization of functionally graded composite materials and structures under multi-physical environments. Dr. Xie has made significant advances in the analytical and numerical modeling of magnetoelectric (ME) effects in layered functionally graded piezoelectric/piezomagnetic (FGPEPM) spherical shells. His work derives closed-form solutions under power-law volume fraction gradients and applies the finite difference method (FDM) for arbitrary gradients. To address material property uncertainties, he introduced a novel interval random uncertainty model and developed a deep neural network (NN) framework that serves as a high-precision, computationally efficient surrogate for uncertainty quantification and optimization. This approach significantly reduces computational costs compared to traditional methods while maintaining predictive accuracy, marking a major contribution to intelligent materials research. Dr. Xie’s ongoing projects include the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (No. B250201171) and the Jiangsu Funding Program for Excellent Postdoctoral Talent (No. 2025ZB867). He has published 21 peer-reviewed SCI papers in high-impact journals such as Composite Structures, Applied Mathematical Modelling, and Thin-Walled Structures. Notably, his 2025 article in Thin-Walled Structures has received 154 citations. As of now, Dr. Xie holds an h-index of 7, reflecting the growing impact and recognition of his contributions to the field of multi-field coupling mechanics.

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1.Data‑driven deep neural network approach for magnetoelectric effects in functionally graded piezoelectric/piezomagnetic spherical shells with material parameters uncertainties. (2026). Thin Walled Structures.

2. Xie, J., Gou, X., & Shi, P. (2025). Exact solutions for the linear hardening elastoplastic model in functionally graded spherical shell. Composite Structures.
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Choong-Ki Chung | Solid mechanics | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Choong-Ki Chung | Solid mechanics | Best Researcher Award

Professor | Seoul National University | South Korea 

Prof. Choong-Ki Chung is a distinguished academic in the field of Geotechnical Engineering and currently serves as a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Seoul National University. He earned his Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering from Northwestern University in 1991, following an M.S. and B.S. in Civil Engineering from Seoul National University. His research focuses on site investigation, geo-information systems, geo-hazards, and soil deformation. With an academic career spanning over three decades, Professor Chung has held various key positions including Head of Department, Director of the Engineering Research Institute, and Associate Dean for Research Affairs at Seoul National University. He has also played leading roles in professional societies, serving as Vice President (2012–2016) and President (2019–2021, 2024) of the Korean Society of Civil Engineers, and Vice President of the Korean Geotechnical Society. His international experience includes postdoctoral and visiting professorships at Northwestern University. A prolific researcher, Professor Chung has authored 72 international journal papers, 105 domestic journal papers, and 100 international conference papers. His work has been cited 1,283 times, with a total of 112 publications contributing to an h-index of 20, reflecting his impactful contributions to the geotechnical engineering community.

1.  Kim, K. N., Lee, S. H., Kim, K. S., Chung, C. K., Kim, M. M., & Lee, H. S. (2001). Optimal pile arrangement for minimizing differential settlements in piled raft foundations. Computers and Geotechnics, 28(4), 235–253.
Cited by: 153

2. Sun, C. G., Kim, D. S., & Chung, C. K. (2005). Geologic site conditions and site coefficients for estimating earthquake ground motions in the inland areas of Korea. Engineering Geology, 81(4), 446–469.
Cited by: 133

3. Lee, S. H., & Chung, C. K. (2005). An experimental study of the interaction of vertically loaded pile groups in sand. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 42(5), 1485–1493.
Cited by: 110

4. Hwang, J. I., Kim, C. Y., Chung, C. K., & Kim, M. M. (2006). Viscous fluid characteristics of liquefied soils and behavior of piles subjected to flow of liquefied soils. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 26(2–4), 313–323.
Cited by: 93

5. Finno, R. J., & Chung, C. K. (1992). Stress-strain-strength responses of compressible Chicago glacial clays. Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 118(10), 1607–1625.
Cited by: 92