dr. yanglin gong, p.eng.
chair, professor
ygong@lakeheadu.ca
+1 (807) 343-8010ext. 8412
cb 4076
academic qualifications:
bsc, tongji university, shanghai, china
msc, tongji university, shanghai, china
phd, university of waterloo
research interests:
inelastic-analysis-based design optimization of steel frameworks, including seismic design optimization using nonlinear time history analysis or pushover analysis; nonlinear design sensitivity analysis. experimental study of various steel connections, such as single-angle, double-angle, shear tab connections. design of steel connections considering progressive collapse scenarios.