Dr. Daniel Chen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Daniel Chen is a Senior Lecturer and ARC DECRA Fellow at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He received his Doctorate in Structural Engineering from the University of Queensland in 2018. His research work focuses on the development of functionally graded porous structures and their applications in engineering. He has published extensively, including a book in 2023 titled 'Machine Learning Aided Analysis, Design, Additive Manufacturing Functionally Graded Porous Composite Structures'. Daniel’s impactful research has drawn significant citations, surpassing 4,500 across various platforms. He has led numerous successful research projects, attracting funding exceeding $2 million. His contributions to the field are recognized through his ranking among the top 2% of scientists by Stanford University, engagement in editorial duties for prestigious journals, and invitations to speak at conferences globally. Daniel possesses diverse research experiences spanning Australia and Germany, and has demonstrated expertise in structural, material, and mechanical engineering, especially in lightweight multifunctional structural forms and architectured materials.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2023-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney

Teaching and conducting research in Structural Engineering.

Awards

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ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA)

2022-01-01
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Dean's Award for Outstanding HDR Theses

2018-01-01

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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