About Ningchuan Zhang’s work
Based at Dalian University of Technology, Ningchuan Zhang held a Croucher Visitorship at Hong Kong Polytechnic University from June to December 1996.
Biography
Zhang Ningchuan graduated from Dalian University of Technology with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering in 1983, a Master's degree in Coastal Engineering in 1988, and a Doctorate degree in Coastal Engineering in 1998. He is currently a Professor and doctoral supervisor of the State Key Laboratory of Coastal and Offshore Engineering at Dalian University of Technology. Zhang has been engaged in scientific research and teaching of random wave theory and its interaction with buildings. He has presided over or participated in nearly 20 research projects, including the those funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China. Some of the results have been included in the revised design specifications of the Ministry of Transportation.