The Principal Investigator has expertise and long-time experience on analysis and integrity of steel structure ，space structure, as well as in composite structure. During the last decade, among other research activities,

·        He is the executive director of the Organizing Committee of the national modern structural engineering Academic Conference.

·        He is our country's Eleventh National Games host Designer (this stadium is the world's largest span of the dome structure).

·        He is currently member of the international society for thin shell and space structures. He is the vice chairman of China Steel Association Building Steel Structure Association.

·        He has been the editorial member of space structure .He has been  the member of China steel structure industry" editorial board.

·        His work has been the basis of the technical specification for concrete filled rectangular steel tubular joints in Tianjin recently.

·        He has participated in numerous national and international research projects on the structural behavior and integrity of steel structure.

·        He has a strong publication record on the topic of structural analysis and behavior of steel structure ，space structure, as well as in composite structure; most publications on this topic refer to steel structure.

·        He has developed a strong expertise on steel structure, mainly through its collaboration with China Steel Association Building Steel Structure Association, as reflected in his recent publications.

·        He Has won the "new century talents project national candidate, the Ministry of education for new century excellent talents, the first" steel structure Excellence Award "title, in academic and engineering circles have enjoyed a high reputation and status. In 2011 won the national science and technology progress two prize (first adult), approved by the State Council in 2013, enjoy the special allowance of the State Council of 2011

·        He presided over the National Natural Science Foundation of China: the system of tensegrity domes based on tensegrity ideas.

·        Presided over the Ministry of construction project (steel structure residential project): special-shaped column steel structure multi-storey residential system (2002)

·        He has presided over 15 items of scientific research work, including the National Natural Science Foundation project, China Postdoctoral Science Foundation of Ministry of education, science and technology research project of Science Fund Project of the Ministry of construction and construction of Tianjin city science and technology key project etc.. As the main author and editor who completed 10 works. In the national academic journals and conference papers published more than 100 articles, including SCI and EI search papers, has a number of patents.

•  Composite Structure
• Space Structure
  
• Steel Structure
  

• Tianjin high-level innovative technology leader(2013)
• Special Allowance Specialist of the State Council(2012)
• Tianjin outstanding scientific and technological worker(2012)
• the Technical person in charge of National Hundred Outstanding Civil Engineering(2012)
• Tianjin Urban and Rural Construction and Traffic Committee ad hoc researcher(2012)
• Gold Award of China’s Construction Engineering Steel Structure（2011）
• The Fifth Zhantianyou Civil Engineering Award (2005)
• "Tianjin Ten Outstanding Youth" Award Nominations (2005)
• The gold medal for Outstanding Spatial Structure Engineering Award (2006)
• Selected in “The 2006 New Century Excellent Talents Project” by the Ministry of Education
• Outstanding post-doctoral researchers in Tianjin (2008)
• Selected in "the 2009 New Century Talents Project" national candidates
• Spatial Structure Outstanding Youth Award (2010)
• The First Steel Structure Outstanding Talent Award (2010)
• The first prize for Science and Technology Progress Award in Tianjin (2004)
• The second prize for Science and Technology Progress Award in Tianjin (2005)
• The second prize for Science and Technology Progress Award in Hebei (2007)
• The second prize for China Steel Structure Association Science and Technology Progress Award (2008)
• The second prize for Outstanding Achievement & Science and Technology Research Progress Award (2008)
• The first prize for Science and Technology Progress Award in Tianjin (2008)
• The first prize for Building Materials Science and Technology Progress Award by China Building Materials Federation & Chinese Ceramic Society
• The first prize for Science and Technology Progress Award in Tianjin

• Liu Xiliang, Chen Zhihua. Analysis of collapse mechanism of welded hollow sphere joint in space trusses and experimental research of its bearing capacity [J]. 1994.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Liu Xiliang. Tensegrity system and polyhedron geometry. Spatial structures [J] , 1995.2019
• Liu Xiliang, Chen Zhihua. A new type of space structures--tensegrity systems [J]. 1995 .2019
• Chen Zhihua, Wang Xiaodun, Liu Xiliang. Form finding of tensegrity structures by force density method [J]. 1999.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Liu Xiliang, Study on tensegrity structures of triangular prism unit [j]. 2000.2019
• Han Qinghua, Liu Xiliang, Chen Zhihua. Eigen-buckling analysis and ultimate bearing capacity of the central-single-layer and peripheral-double-layer reticulated dome [J]. 2002.2019
• Kang Wenjiang, Chen Zhihua, Lam Heungfai, et al. Analysis and design of the general and outmost-ring stiffened suspend-dome structures [J]. 2003.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Guo Yun, Wang Xiaodun. Research and application of insulating bolt [J]. 2004.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Dou Kailiang, Zuo Chenran. Analysis of the stability of suspen-dome structure [J]. 2004.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Guo Yun, Li Yang. Experimental research and analysis of the pre-stress and dynamic behavior for suspen-dome structure system [J]. 2004.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Li Yang, Wang Xiaodun. Plate-hinge support of steel structure [J]. 2004.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Suspen-dome structure system and characteristic analysis [J]. 2004.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Wang Xiaodun, Li Shuhai. Technico-economic analysis and configuration of steel houses [J]. 2004.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Shi Jie, Liu Xiliang. Experimental study on triangular prism unit of tensegrity [J]. 2004.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Li Liming, Study on distributing coefficients of axial pressure in concrete-filled rectangular and square steel tube [J]. 2005.2019
• Fu Yuyong, Chen Zhihua, The research of supersonic flaw detecting test and incision test of concrete-filled rectangular tubular [J]. 2005.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Han Juan, Wang Xiaodun, Study on architectural concrete and its application in tianjin museum [J]. 2005.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Li Yang. Parameter analysis on stability of a suspen-dome [J]. 2005, .2019
• Chen Zhihua, Li Yang, Kang Wenjiang. Analysis of lamella suspendome systems [J]. 2005.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Shi Jie, Liu Xiliang. Experimental study on quadrangular prism unit of tensegrity [J]. 2005.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Shi Jie, Wang Xiaodun. Design, construction and dynamic characteristic analysis on full-moon tower Structure [J]. 2005.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Zhao Jianbo, Liu Xiliang. Study on tensegrity tower composed of truncated triangular pyramid [J]. 2005.2019
• Miao Jikui, Chen Zhihua. Discussion on the types of concrete-filled steel square tubular column and steel beam joint [J]. 2005.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Li Liming, Li Shuhai. Supersonic flaw detecting test and theoretical study on concrete-filled rectangular and square steel tube [J]. 2005.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Shi Jie, Yan Xiangyu. Study on the estimated formula for deadweight of spatial truss [J]. 2005.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Miao Jikui, Study on vertical stiffener joint between concrete-filled steel square tubular column and h-steel beam [J]. 2005.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Rong Bin, Shi Jie. Application study on the umbrella-shaped annular steel column for tianjin museum [J]. 2005.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Li Yang, Shi Jie. Application study on the spatial curve tapered box girder for Tianjin Museum [J]. 2005.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Yan Xiangyu, The respirable steel structures system in Tianjin Museum [J]. 2005.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Yan Xiangyu, Wang Xiaodun. The hybrid structural system of new-style cable-stayed bridge and giant wheel in the CIHAI bridge [J]. 2005.2019
• Chen Zhihua. New-type special-shaped column by steel structure and composite structure [J]. 2006.2019
• Rong Bin, Chen Zhihua, Li Liming, Calculation of slenderness ratio for l-shaped combined column of square steel tubes [J]. 2006.2019
• Song Jie, Chen Zhihua, Wang Baojun, Research on usage and calculating of concrete-filled rectangular tube in house building by steel structure [J]. 2006.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Feng Zhenchang, Qin Yali, Theoretical analysis and actual experimental research on static characteristics of suspendome structure [J]. 2006.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Qin Yali, Zhao Jianbo. An experimental study on rigid suspen-dome structures [J]. 2006.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Li Zhenyu, RONG Bin. Experiment of axial compression bearing capacity for crisscross section special-shaped column composed of concrete-filled square steel tubes [J]. 2006.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Rong Bin, Zhang Liping. Wind load time-history simulation and wind-induced vibration analysis of a tensegrity tower [J]. 2006.2019
• Jie Liu, Li Ning, Chen Zhihua. Experiment study on the linear expansion factor of cables [J]. 2007.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Yan Xiangyu, Wang Heng. Application of new kinds of joint and special-shape column of CFST in resident steel structure [J]. 2007.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Miao Jikui, Zhao Lihua et al. Study on joint of concrete-filled rectangular tubular column and H-shaped steel beam [J]. 2007.2019
• Wang Heng, Chen Zhihua, Test design of new kinds of concrete-filled square steel tubular joints [J]. 2007.2019
• Li Liming, Chen Zhihua, Li Ning. Experimental study on seismic capability of diaphragm-through style beam-column joint [J]. 2007.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Liu Zhenwen, Rong Bin. Application analysis of steel residence with special-shaped columns [J]. 2007.2019
• Chen Zhihua; Zhang Liping; Li Yang, Studies on dynamic properties of real suspen-dome structure on site [J]. 2007.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Yan Xiangyu. Two commonly used membrane material: PTFE and ETFE [J]. 2007.2019
• LI Yi-jia, Chen Zhihua, Wang Xiaodun, Comparison of calculation methods between Chinese and foreign ways of steel tubular scaffold [J]. 2007.2019
• Miao Jikui, Chen Zhihua, Jiang Xinliang. Experimental study on seismic performance of vertical stiffener joints between concrete-filled square steel tubular column and steel beam [J]. 2007.2019
• Li Zhenyu, Chen Zhihua, Rong Bin, Liu Xiliang. Research on crisscross combined column of concrete-filled square tubes [J]. 2007.2019
• Li Liming, Jiang Xinliang, Chen Zhihua, Li Ning, Numerical analysis of CFRT under bending load and its simplified calculating method [J]. 2007.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Wu Feng, Yan Xiangyu, The state of arts: joints of space structures in china [J]. 2007.2019
• Li Liming, Jiang Xinliang, Chen Zhihua, Li Ning. Strain hardening of thick-walled cold formed steel tube [J]. 2008.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Yan Xiangyu, Wang Xiaodun. Study of flow field numerical simulation and wind tunnel test on hybrid structure of new cable-stayed bridge with giant wheel [J]. 2008.2019
• Yin Yue, Chen Zhihua, Li Shun. Optimum design research on steel frame pre-heater tower of cement kiln [J]. 2008.2019
• Li Liming, Li Ning, Chen Zhihua, Jiang Xinliang. Anti-seismic test on concrete-filled square steel tube column [J]. 2008.2019
• Miao Jikui, Chen Zhihua, Jiang Xinliang etal. Tensile behavior of connection between concrete-filled square steel tubular column and steel beam [J]. 2008.2019
• Qiao Wentao, Chen Zhihua; Han Qinghua, Frequency domain analysis of wind-Induced vibration response of plane beam string structure [J]. 2008.2019
• Miao Jikui, Chen Zhihua, Jiang Xinliang. Experimental study on load-bearing capability of connection between concrete-filled square steel tubular column and steel beam [J]. 2008.2019
• Miao Jikui, Jiang Xinliang, Chen Zhihua.. Static tensile test on diaphragm-through joints of concrete-filled square steel tubular column [J]. 2009.2019
• Jiang Xinliang, Miao Jikui, Chen Zhihua. Experiment on seismic performance of diaphragm-through joint between concrete-filled square steel tubular column and steel beam [J]. 2009.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Rong Bin. Research on axial compression stability of L-shaped column composed of concrete-filled square steel tubes [J]. 2009.2019
• Rong Bin; Chen Zhihua, Integral structural analysis on the roof of composite reticulated shell [J]. 2009.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Yan Xiangyu, Liu Hongbo, Yu Jinghai. Large-span hybrid structure of suspen-dome with stacked arch in Chiping gymnasium [J]. 2009.2019
• Zhou Ting, Chen Zhihua, Liu Hongbo, Yan Xiangyu. Study on the load-bearing capacity of vertical-stiffener joint and application in special shaped column [J]. 2009.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Qu Xiushu, Wang Xiaodun, Sun Ruirui, Li Liming. Experimental study on the interface bearing capacity of concrete-filled square steel tube [J]. 2009.2019
• Rong Bin, Chen Zhihua, Zhou Ting, Research on axial compression strength of l-shaped short column composed of concrete-filled square steel tubes [J]. 2009.2019
• Liu Hongbo, Chen Zhihua, Zhou Ting, Pre-stress loss induced by friction in suspen-dome construction [J]. 2009.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Lu Zhengran, Wang Xiaodun. Experimental study and theoretical analysis on the increasing beam and removing column connection [J]. 2009.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Rong Bin, ApostolosFafitis. Axial compression stability of a crisscross section column composed of concrete-filled square steel tubes [J]. 2009.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Liu zhansheng, Qiao Wentao, Yan Xiangyu, Compensation for pre-stress losses and performance analysis of cable supported barrel vault under temperature action [J]. 2010, .2019
• Sun Guojun, Chen Zhihua, Liu Zhansheng, Cable supported plane structure and its elastoplastic analysis under beyond snow load [J]. 2010.2019
• Yan Xiangyu, Chen Zhihua, Liu Zhansheng, Conception and application of cable-supported barrel vault structures [J]. 2010.2019
• Liu Zhansheng, Chen Zhihua, Yan Xiangyu , Reliability analysis of cable supported barrel vault structure [J]. 2010.2019
• Liu Hongbo, Chen Zhihua, Zhou Ting, A new spatial structures: cable supported arch-dome structures [J]. 2010.2019
• Qu Xiushu, Chen Zhihua, QiaoWentao, Analysis of basic characteristics of cable supported concrete sandwich board with wire mesh [J]. 2010.2019
• Wu Yingjun, Chen Zhihua, Lü Qing, Research and application of roll cable-strut joint in suspen-dome [J]. 2010.2019
• Chen Zhihua; Liu Hongbo; Niu Ben, Application of suspen-dome structures in engineering [J]. 2010.2019
• Chen Zhihua; Sun Guojun; Yan Xiangyu, Research on the characteristics and concept of the cable supported space truss structure [J]. 2010.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Rong Bin, Sun Guojun. Structural concept and classification of cable supported structures [J]. 2010.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Liu Hongbo, Yan Xiangyu, Sun Guojun, Research on the temperature field of suspen-dome with stacked arch in Chipin Gymnasium [J]. 2010.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Liu Zhansheng, QiaoWentao, Yan Xiangyu, Research on reliable performance and temperature impact of cable supported barrel vault with different cable types [J].,2010 .2019
• Chen Zhihua, Zhou Ting, Wang Xiaodun, et al. Study on the load-bearing capacity of vertical-stiffener joint and application in special shaped columns [J]. 2010.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Lu Zhengran, Wang Xiaodun, Numerical analysis and experimental study of the stiffness of right angle couplers in tubular steel scaffolds [J]. 2010.2019
• Liu Hongbo, Chen Zhihua, Zhou Ting, The research of supersonic flaw detecting test and incision test of concrete-filled rectangular tubular [J]. 2010.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Wu Yingjun, Design of roll cable-strut joint in suspen-dome and analysis of its application in whole structure system [J]. 2010.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Qiao Wentao, Pre-stress design and stability research of cable supported barrel vault structures[J]. 2010.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Liu Zhansheng, Research on resistance partial factors and reliability of cables [J]. 2010.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Liu Hongbo, Review and forecast of suspen-dome structures [J]. 2010, .2019
• Liu Zhansheng, Chen Zhihua. Reliability analysis of pre-stressed steel structure in regards to temperature action [J]. 2010.2019
• Wu Yingjun, Chen Zhihua, .Sun Tao et al. Numerical simulation of wind interference among tall buildings and analysis of its wind environment [J], 2010 .2019
• Chen Zhihua, Lu Zhengran, Wang Xiaodun, Zhang Su, Tian Yajun, Tang Qingxuan. Dynamic performance test and estimation of reinforcement effect on a workshop after column-cut supported by joist [J]. 2010.2019
• Liu Hongbo, Zhao Qiuhong, Wang Xiaodun, Chen Zhihua*. Experimental and theoretical study on stability behavior of structural steel tube and coupler scaffold without X-bracing [J]. 2010.2019
• Liu Hong-bo, Chen Zhi-hua*, Wang Xiao-dun, Zhou Ting. Theoretical analysis and experimental research on stability behavior of steel tube and coupler scaffold with X-Bracing [J], 2010 .2019
• Chen Zhihua, QiaoWentao, Yan Xiangyu. Cable supported barrel vault structure system and research on mechanics feature [J] 2010.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Wu Yingjun, Yin Yue, Chen Shan. Formulation and application of multi-node sliding cable element for the analysis of suspen-dome structures [J]. 2010.2019
• Zheng Liang, Chen Zhihua. Finite element analysis of a single-layer reticulated dome under impact loading [J]. 2011.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Zhou Ting, Wang Xiaodun. Application of special shaped column composed of concrete-filled steel tubes [J]. 2011.2019
• Zheng Liang, Chen Zhihua. Study on concrete filled square steel tube under lateral impact loading [J]. 2011.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Sun Guojun , Liu Zhansheng. The effect of cable material characteristics on suspen-dome [J]. 2011.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Zhou Ting, Liu Hongbo, Chen Yonghao, Wang Xiaodun. Experimental and theoretical study on structural behavior of fabric reinforced concrete sandwich panels [J]..2019
• Liu Hongbo, Chen Zhihua*, Wang Xiaodun. Simulation of pre-stressing construction of suspen-dome considering sliding friction based little curvature assumption [J]. 2011.2019
• Chen Zhihua, Liu Hongbo, Wang Xiaodun, Zhou Ting. Establishing and application of cable-sliding criterion equation [J]. 2011.2019
• Sun Guojun , Chen Zhihua*, Liu Zhansheng. Analytical and experimental investigation on thermal expansion mechanism of steel cables [J]. 2011.2019