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Emeritus Professor Sritawat Kitipornchai
Emeritus Professor

Sritawat Kitipornchai

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Overview

Background

Editor-in-Chief (1993-2021); Honorary Editor (since 2022):: Engineering Structures journal

Emeritus Professor Sritawat Kitipornchai Named Highly Cited Researcher: 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023

Emeritus Professor Sritawat Kitipornchai has been named as a Cross-Field Highly Cited Researcher by Clarivate over the past 5 years, in the 2019; 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 editions of their list. There are less than 7000 researchers in the world who made it to the list. The title of Highly Cited Researcher is reserved only for those who have consistently published work with exceptionally high academic impact over a sustain period. Professor Kitipornchai is a world-renowned researcher in structural engineering and applied mechanics. His pioneering studies in a number of areas have been internationally recognized and acknowledged as being at the forefront of their fields. He is one of the most prolific researchers, with a Web of Science h-index of 82, which is one of the highest among civil engineering researchers in Australia.

Professor Kitipornchai has published 20 Highly Cited Papers in recent years in the cross-disciplinary field of engineering mechanics and composite structures. His research on the mechanical performances of composite beams and plates at the micro-/nano- scales was the first of its kind and has had a significant impact on the development of micro-systems in civil, mechanical engineering, such as atomic force microscopes by which the mechanical behaviour of micro-/nano-structures can now be examined.

To address the urgent need for lightweight yet very strong structures with a promising application potentials in various areas such as aircraft, space shuttle, automobiles, marine structures and buildings, Professor Kitipornchai and Professor Jie Yang at RMIT University have led a strong research team to conduct cutting-edge research work on the novel inhomogeneous composite structures reinforced by super strong carbon nanotube or graphene based nanomaterials. This innovative idea is to disperse these nanomaterials non-uniformly with more in the part where they are most needed to achieve significantly improved mechanical properties. They have also introduced non-uniform distribution of internal pores to further reduce the weight of the proposed structures. These pioneering studies have opened up a new avenue for the development of new generation structural forms with an excellent combination of high stiffness and low weight. Their research findings have received extensive citations from peer researchers.

Another notable contribution of Professor Kitipornchai lies in the analysis and design of transmission towers. Together with his former UQ colleague, Professor Faris Albermani, they have developed the only known technique with the ability to simulate accurately the ultimate structural behaviour of latticed transmission tower structures. The current power industry practice requires tower structures to undergo full-scale testing, which is very costly and time consuming. The developed numerical simulation technique has been widely applied in Australia’s power industry. It has the potential to save the industry hundreds of millions of dollars worldwide and to increase the safety of tower structures.

Professor Kitipornchai was elected to the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering in 2009 and to the European Academy of Sciences and Arts in 2016.

Availability

Emeritus Professor Sritawat Kitipornchai is:
Available for supervision

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Engineering, Monash University
  • Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering

Research interests

  • Interests

    Structural stability; nonlinear analysis; thin-walled structures, transmission towers; cold-formed structures; structural mechanics; vibration of plates; composite structures; laminated plates; smart materials; wave propagation techniques; structural engineering, particularly steel design problems and smart materials

Works

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553 works between 1971 and 2025

1 - 20 of 553 works

2025

Journal Article

Multistable bi-modulus Kresling origami with superior foldability and stiffness: An analytical design model

Cao, Mingjin, Chen, Li, Zhao, Shaoyu, Wang, Zekun, Kitipornchai, Sritawat and Yang, Jie (2025). Multistable bi-modulus Kresling origami with superior foldability and stiffness: An analytical design model. Engineering Structures, 330 119955, 119955-330. doi: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2025.119955

Multistable bi-modulus Kresling origami with superior foldability and stiffness: An analytical design model

2025

Journal Article

Input-optimized physics-informed neural networks for wave propagation problems in laminated structures

Guo, Liangteng, Zhao, Shaoyu, Yang, Jie and Kitipornchai, Sritawat (2025). Input-optimized physics-informed neural networks for wave propagation problems in laminated structures. Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, 141 109755, 109755. doi: 10.1016/j.engappai.2024.109755

Input-optimized physics-informed neural networks for wave propagation problems in laminated structures

2025

Journal Article

Design and application of a new high-performance flexible six-axis force/torque sensor for massage therapy

Liu, Lu, Jia, Xiaoli, Yang, Qingyu, Zhang, Jinglong, Ke, Liaoliang, Yang, Jie and Kitipornchai, Sritawat (2025). Design and application of a new high-performance flexible six-axis force/torque sensor for massage therapy. Measurement, 243 116312, 116312. doi: 10.1016/j.measurement.2024.116312

Design and application of a new high-performance flexible six-axis force/torque sensor for massage therapy

2025

Journal Article

Experimental study on compression mechanical properties of functionally graded shape memory alloys

Huang, Shutong, Jia, Xiaoli, Li, Shoubao, Liu, Lu, Zhang, Jinglong, Ke, Liaoliang, Yang, Jie and Kitipornchai, Sritawat (2025). Experimental study on compression mechanical properties of functionally graded shape memory alloys. Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures, ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/15376494.2025.2450281

Experimental study on compression mechanical properties of functionally graded shape memory alloys

2024

Book Chapter

Computational Aspects of the Ritz Method for Vibration Analysis of Dynamic Structural System Elements

Liew, K.M., Lim, M.K., Lim, C.W. and Kitipornchai, S. (2024). Computational Aspects of the Ritz Method for Vibration Analysis of Dynamic Structural System Elements. Structural Dynamic Systems Computational Techniques and Optimization. (pp. 165-239) London: CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/9781003580720-4

Computational Aspects of the Ritz Method for Vibration Analysis of Dynamic Structural System Elements

2024

Journal Article

Energy absorption of graded thin-walled origami tubes

He, Junfeng, Wen, Guilin, Zhao, Shaoyu, Liu, Jie, Kitipornchai, Sritawat and Yang, Jie (2024). Energy absorption of graded thin-walled origami tubes. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 282 109609, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2024.109609

Energy absorption of graded thin-walled origami tubes

2024

Journal Article

Optimisation of properties of multidimensional hybrid polymer nanocomposites for flexible pressure sensors

Liu, Lu, Jia, Xiaoli, Yang, Qingyu, Huang, Shutong, Ke, Liaoliang, Yang, Jie and Kitipornchai, Sritawat (2024). Optimisation of properties of multidimensional hybrid polymer nanocomposites for flexible pressure sensors. Chemical Engineering Journal, 493 152705, 152705-493. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2024.152705

Optimisation of properties of multidimensional hybrid polymer nanocomposites for flexible pressure sensors

2024

Journal Article

Tunable buckling and free vibration of axially functionally graded graphene origami-enabled auxetic metamaterial beams

Liu, Dongying, Zhao, Li, Shen, Xudong, Kitipornchai, Sritawat and Zhang, Jing (2024). Tunable buckling and free vibration of axially functionally graded graphene origami-enabled auxetic metamaterial beams. International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics 2550164. doi: 10.1142/s0219455425501640

Tunable buckling and free vibration of axially functionally graded graphene origami-enabled auxetic metamaterial beams

2024

Journal Article

Phase change enabled high bandgap tunability in graphene-reinforced phononic crystals

Guo, Liangteng, Zhao, Shaoyu, Yang, Jie and Kitipornchai, Sritawat (2024). Phase change enabled high bandgap tunability in graphene-reinforced phononic crystals. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 215 111406, 1-20. doi: 10.1016/j.ymssp.2024.111406

Phase change enabled high bandgap tunability in graphene-reinforced phononic crystals

2024

Journal Article

A high- sensitivity wearable flexible strain sensor based on three-dimensional twist-like network structure

Liu, Lu, Jia, Xiaoli, Zhang, Jinglong, Li, Shoubao, Huang, Shutong, Ke, Liaoliang, Yang, Jie and Kitipornchai, Sritawat (2024). A high- sensitivity wearable flexible strain sensor based on three-dimensional twist-like network structure. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 238 (7), 2877-2890. doi: 10.1177/09544062231199422

A high- sensitivity wearable flexible strain sensor based on three-dimensional twist-like network structure

2024

Journal Article

Opto-electro-thermo-mechanical behaviours of perovskite plates

Zhao, Shaoyu, Zhang, Yingyan, Kitipornchai, Sritawat and Yang, Jie (2024). Opto-electro-thermo-mechanical behaviours of perovskite plates. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 267 109016. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2024.109016

Opto-electro-thermo-mechanical behaviours of perovskite plates

2024

Journal Article

A novel packing-coupled stress-strain model for confined concrete

Lai, M. H., Lin, J. L., Cui, J., Ren, F. M., Kitipornchai, S. and Ho, J. C.M. (2024). A novel packing-coupled stress-strain model for confined concrete. Engineering Structures, 303 117415, 1-16. doi: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2023.117415

A novel packing-coupled stress-strain model for confined concrete

2024

Journal Article

Nonlinear dynamic analysis of opto-electro-thermo-elastic perovskite plates

Zhao, Shaoyu, Wu, Helong, Zhang, Yingyan, Kitipornchai, Sritawat and Yang, Jie (2024). Nonlinear dynamic analysis of opto-electro-thermo-elastic perovskite plates. Nonlinear Dynamics, 112 (8), 6159-6180. doi: 10.1007/s11071-024-09372-7

Nonlinear dynamic analysis of opto-electro-thermo-elastic perovskite plates

2024

Journal Article

Graphene-based phononic crystal lenses: machine learning-assisted analysis and design

Guo, Liangteng, Zhao, Shaoyu, Yang, Jie and Kitipornchai, Sritawat (2024). Graphene-based phononic crystal lenses: machine learning-assisted analysis and design. Ultrasonics, 138 107220. doi: 10.1016/j.ultras.2023.107220

Graphene-based phononic crystal lenses: machine learning-assisted analysis and design

2024

Journal Article

Preparation and application of flexible pressure/strain sensors based on loofahs

Liu, Lu, Jia, Xiaoli, Zhang, Jinglong, Huang, Shutong, Yang, Qingyu, Ke, Liaoliang, Yang, Jie and Kitipornchai, Sritawat (2024). Preparation and application of flexible pressure/strain sensors based on loofahs. IEEE Sensors Journal, 24 (3), 2608-2619. doi: 10.1109/jsen.2023.3344380

Preparation and application of flexible pressure/strain sensors based on loofahs

2024

Book Chapter

Applications of composite structures made of functionally graded porous materials: an overview 

Gao, Kang, Chen, Da, Yang, Jie and Kitipornchai, Sritawat (2024). Applications of composite structures made of functionally graded porous materials: an overview . Machine learning aided analysis, design, and additive manufacturing of functionally graded porous composite structures. (pp. 433-449) edited by Jie Yang, Da Chen and Kang Gao. Cambridge, MA USA: Woodhead Publishing. doi: 10.1016/b978-0-443-15425-6.00016-x

Applications of composite structures made of functionally graded porous materials: an overview 

2024

Journal Article

Angular wave propagation through one-dimensional phononic crystals made of functionally graded auxetic nanocomposites

Guo, Liangteng, Zhao, Shaoyu, Yang, Jie and Kitipornchai, Sritawat (2024). Angular wave propagation through one-dimensional phononic crystals made of functionally graded auxetic nanocomposites. European Journal of Mechanics, A/Solids, 103 105185. doi: 10.1016/j.euromechsol.2023.105185

Angular wave propagation through one-dimensional phononic crystals made of functionally graded auxetic nanocomposites

2024

Book Chapter

Probabilistic stability analysis of functionally graded graphene reinforced porous beams

Gao, Kang, Chen, Da, Yang, Jie and Kitipornchai, Sritawat (2024). Probabilistic stability analysis of functionally graded graphene reinforced porous beams. Machine learning aided analysis, design, and additive manufacturing of functionally graded porous composite structures. (pp. 195-213) edited by Jie Yang, Da Chen and Kang Gao. Kidlington, United Kingdom: Woodhead Publishing/Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/b978-0-443-15425-6.00008-0

Probabilistic stability analysis of functionally graded graphene reinforced porous beams

2024

Conference Publication

Study on quasi-static tensile mechanical properties of biomimetic helicoidal composite laminates

Huang, Shutong, Jia, Xiaoli, Liu, Hengxiang, He, Jianfeng, Yang, Qingyu, Ke, Liaoliang, Yang, Jie and Kitipornchai, Sritawat (2024). Study on quasi-static tensile mechanical properties of biomimetic helicoidal composite laminates. 11th International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing Technology and Materials Engineering, Guangzhou, China, 22 - 23 May 2024. Bristol, United Kingdom: Institute of Physics Publishing. doi: 10.1088/1742-6596/2842/1/012047

Study on quasi-static tensile mechanical properties of biomimetic helicoidal composite laminates

2024

Book Chapter

An introduction to functionally graded porous materials and composite structures

Chen, Da, Gao, Kang, Yang, Jie and Kitipornchai, Sritawat (2024). An introduction to functionally graded porous materials and composite structures. Machine learning aided analysis, design, and additive manufacturing of functionally graded porous composite structures. (pp. 3-15) edited by Jie Yang, Da Chen and Kang Gao. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/b978-0-443-15425-6.00001-8

An introduction to functionally graded porous materials and composite structures

Supervision

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Supervision history

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