Professor Min An is a distinguished academic with over 26 years of experience in the field of civil engineering and construction management. He holds a BEng (Hons) from Chang’an University, an MSc from Xian Jiaotong University, and a PhD from Heriot-Watt University. Throughout his career, he has held various positions at prestigious universities, including Coventry University, University of Birmingham, and currently, the University of Salford. His research interests primarily focus on construction safety and risk management, project risk assessment and management, railway & highway safety and reliability analysis, offshore oil & gas safety and risk assessment, and nuclear reliability assessment and management. Professor An has contributed significantly to the academic community with over 200 technical papers in academic journals and conferences. He has also received numerous honors and awards for his outstanding contributions to the field.
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Professor Min An’s contributions to academia and research can be quantified through various author metrics, including citation counts, h-index, and impact factor of journals where his papers have been published. These metrics provide insight into the reach and influence of his research within the academic community.
Citations: He has accumulated a total of 1,123 citations from 971 documents, indicating the impact and reach of his research within the academic community.
Documents: Professor An has authored a total of 53 documents, which include journal articles, conference papers, and possibly other scholarly works.
h-index: With an h-index of 16, Professor An’s research output has garnered significant recognition, as this metric reflects both the productivity and citation impact of his published work.
Education
Professor Min An completed his Bachelor of Engineering with Honors in Civil Engineering from Chang’an University, China. He pursued his Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Xian Jiaotong University, followed by a PhD in Civil and Offshore Engineering from Heriot-Watt University, UK.
Research Focus
Professor An’s research focuses on several key areas including construction safety and risk management, project risk assessment and management, railway & highway safety and reliability analysis, offshore oil & gas safety and risk assessment, and nuclear reliability assessment and management. He has been actively involved in developing new techniques and methodologies to improve design, construction, and maintenance reliability and safety across various industries.
Professional Journey
Throughout his career, Professor Min An has held various academic positions at esteemed universities. He has served as a lecturer, senior lecturer, reader, and professor at Coventry University, University of Birmingham, and the University of Salford. His professional journey has been marked by significant contributions to research, teaching, and leadership in the field of civil engineering and construction management.
Honors & Awards
Professor An has received numerous honors and awards for his outstanding contributions to academia and research. He has been recognized with special prizes, first prizes, and second prizes in advanced science and technology for his scientific research. Additionally, he has received excellent keynote lecture awards at conferences and best paper awards for his research publications.
Publications Noted & Contributions
Professor An has authored over 200 technical papers in academic journals and conferences, covering a wide range of topics related to construction safety and risk management, project management, railway & highway safety and reliability analysis, offshore oil & gas safety and risk assessment, and nuclear reliability assessment and management. His research contributions have significantly impacted the field and have led to improvements in processes and practices.
Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies for Rail Transportation (EITRT) 2023
- Published as a book by Springer Nature Singapore.
- Published on February 18, 2024.
- DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-9307-9
- ISBN: 9789819993062, 9789819993079
- Contributors: Min An
- Role: Formal analysis, Resources, Writing – review & editing
Design of Track Utilization Plan of High-Speed Railway Passenger Station Based on Offline Sorting
- Published as a book chapter in the Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies for Rail Transportation (EITRT) 2023.
- Published on February 3, 2024.
- DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-9311-6_25
- ISBN: 9789819993109, 9789819993116
- Contributors: Yinggui Zhang, Yuhang Wang, Min An, Ruihua Hu, Juan Wang
Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies for Rail Transportation (EITRT) 2023
- Published as a book by Springer Nature Singapore.
- Published on February 3, 2024.
- DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-9311-6
- ISBN: 9789819993109, 9789819993116
- Contributors: Min An
- Role: Writing – review & editing
Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies for Rail Transportation (EITRT) 2023
- Published as a book by Springer Nature Singapore.
- Published on January 4, 2024.
- DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-9319-2
- ISBN: 9789819993185, 9789819993192
- Contributors: Min An
- Role: Writing – review & editing
A gauge modification-based railway out-of-gauge freight transportation route decision-making methodology
- Published in the Alexandria Engineering Journal in April 2023.
- DOI: 10.1016/j.aej.2023.01.009
- ISSN: 1110-0168
- Contributors: Ying-gui Zhang, Jiachen Liu, Min An, Juan Wang
Research Timeline
Professor An’s research timeline spans over four decades, beginning with his academic journey in civil engineering and continuing through his professional career as a lecturer, researcher, and professor. His research efforts have been sustained over the years, resulting in numerous publications, funded research projects, and significant contributions to the field of construction management and engineering.
