Harbin Institute of Technology | China
Dr. Guan-bin Chen (陈冠斌) is a promising civil engineering researcher currently serving as an Associate Researcher at the Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), China. With a robust background in fluid mechanics and structural dynamics, Dr. Chen has significantly contributed to the development of active and passive flow control mechanisms for mitigating wind-induced vibrations in civil structures. His dedication to innovative aerodynamic control strategies has been recognized through several high-impact journal publications, patents, and collaborative projects.
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Strengths for the Awards✨
Dr. Guan-bin Chen stands out as a dynamic and highly productive researcher in the field of civil and structural wind engineering, particularly in flow-induced vibrations and active aerodynamic control mechanisms. With a strong educational foundation from top Chinese institutions and mentorship under Prof. Wen-li Chen, Dr. Chen has rapidly built an impressive portfolio of 27 peer-reviewed publications in reputed journals such as Journal of Fluids and Structures, Physics of Fluids, and ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering. His research demonstrates originality, depth, and strong engineering applicability—especially in developing jet control mechanisms to suppress vortex-induced vibrations, a critical challenge in modern bridge design.
🎓 Education
Dr. Chen began his academic journey with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Northeast Forestry University (2011–2014), followed by a Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering at the same university and HIT (2015–2018). He pursued a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at the Harbin Institute of Technology from 2018 to the present, under the mentorship of Prof. Wen-li Chen, further honing his expertise in fluid-structure interaction and vibration suppression.
💼 Experience
Dr. Chen’s academic career commenced as an Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering at HIT from June 2023 to December 2024. Since January 2025, he has held the position of Associate Researcher, where he continues to advance cutting-edge research on flow-induced vibrations and bridge aerodynamics. His academic tenure reflects a seamless transition from education to impactful research and teaching. 🏛️🔬
Dr. Chen’s core research interests revolve around flow-induced vibrations of cylindrical structures, flow past bluff bodies, and active control techniques for wind-induced vibration in large-scale civil structures such as box girders and stay cables. His work integrates experimental, numerical, and analytical methods to develop novel vibration suppression mechanisms using jet actuators and aerodynamic shape modifications.
🏅 Awards & Patents
Dr. Chen holds multiple national patents for intelligent control devices aimed at mitigating structural vibration, including inventions on active jet control for cylindrical structures and adaptive vibration amplification systems. Notably, the patent ZL2018102271472 pertains to active flow control in cylindrical structures. He has also received software copyrights for tools that identify vortex-induced vibration modes. These recognitions underscore his innovation in structural engineering and flow dynamics.
📘 Selected Publications
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Title: Active control of circular cylinder flow with windward suction and leeward blowing
Authors: D. Gao, G. Chen, W. Chen, Y. Huang, H. Li
Year: 2019
Citations: 74
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Title: Suppression of vortex-induced vibration of a circular cylinder by a passive-jet flow control
Authors: W.L. Chen, G.B. Chen, F. Xu, Y. Huang, D.L. Gao, H. Li
Year: 2020
Citations: 73
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Title: Active flow control of the dynamic wake behind a square cylinder using combined jets at the front and rear stagnation points
Authors: D. Gao, H. Meng, Y. Huang, G. Chen, W.L. Chen
Year: 2021
Citations: 61
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Title: Control of circular cylinder flow via bilateral splitter plates
Authors: D. Gao, Y. Huang, W.L. Chen, G. Chen, H. Li
Year: 2019
Citations: 51
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Title: Flow characteristics of a fixed circular cylinder with an upstream splitter plate: On the plate-length sensitivity
Authors: D.L. Gao, G.B. Chen, Y.W. Huang, W.L. Chen, H. Li
Year: 2020
Citations: 47
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Title: Effects of steady wake-jets on subcritical cylinder flow
Authors: D. Gao, G. Chen, W. Chen, Y. Huang, H. Li
Year: 2019
Citations: 32
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Title: Active control of flow structure and unsteady aerodynamic force of box girder with leading-edge suction and trailing-edge jet
Authors: G.B. Chen, W.L. Chen, D.L. Gao, Z.F. Yang
Year: 2021
Citations: 23
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Title: Characteristics of forced flow past a square cylinder with steady suction at leading-edge corners
Authors: H. Meng, W. Chen, G. Chen, D. Gao, H. Li
Year: 2022
Citations: 21
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Title: Separation control on a bridge box girder using a bypass passive jet flow
Authors: L.Q. Zhang, G.B. Chen, W.L. Chen, D.L. Gao
Year: 2017
Citations: 20
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Title: Aerodynamics and surrounding flow patterns of a long-span bridge girder model with triple-separated boxes
Authors: H. Meng, G. Chen, D. Gao
Year: 2024
Citations: 18
🔚 Conclusion
Dr. Guan-bin Chen is a dedicated and innovative civil engineering researcher whose groundbreaking contributions in aerodynamic vibration control have demonstrated real-world applications for enhancing the stability and durability of large-scale infrastructures. With a keen scientific mind and a future-oriented vision, Dr. Chen exemplifies the qualities deserving of recognition in prestigious scientific and engineering awards.
