Yunping Xi

Education:

• Ph.D. in Structural Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. (1991).
• M.S. in Structural Engineering, Central Research Institute of Building and Construction, Beijing (1985).
• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Beijing Institute of Civil Engineering and Architecture (1982).

Honors and Distinctions:

• Eckel Award 2018, Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder
• Recipient of 2010 Faculty Fellowship, University of Colorado Boulder
• Research Development Award 2004, Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder
• Young Researcher’s Award for Academic Year 1998-1999, Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder.

Professional Affiliations:

• ASCE
• RILEM

Interests:

• Theoretical analysis and experimental study on long term durability of reinforced concrete structures.
• Monitoring and simulation of long-term performance of reinforced concrete and steel structures.
• Evaluation of performance of materials and structures under high temperatures.
• Development of sustainable construction materials (recycling of fly ash, waste glass, and waste tires).