Dr. Li is fascinated in developing and applying (1) mechanics-based advanced structural models, and (2) probabilistic and statistical methods to engineering risk/reliability problems in the field of structural engineering. This serves to assist decision-making in the process of probability-based design, retrofit, and maintenance of a wide range of structures (e.g., concrete bridges, masonry buildings, steel structures and pipelines, etc.) in the face of uncertainty. He is also interested in inverse engineering problems (e.g., structural design optimization in earthquake engineering, nonlinear FE model updating using field-recorded and experimental data). Specifically, his research interests include:
Mechanics-based nonlinear FE modeling and simulation
Stochastic modeling of loads and structural deterioration
Risk and reliability analysis for various structures (e.g, concrete, masonry, steel, pipelines)
Earthquake engineering
Nonlinear system identification and FE model updating
