Lina Zhou, University of Victoria

Research

Ductile joints Energy dissipation capacity Finite element modeling Lateral load resisting system Mid-rise timber frame building Seismic performance Static and reversed cyclic loads

Latest funding

A Digital Image Correlation System to Support Innovative Mechanical, Materials, Civil, and Biomedical Engineering Research
NSERC · 2024 · Co-investigator
$150,000
Next-generation wood construction
NSERC · 2021 · Co-investigator
$2,559,240
Innovative lateral load resisting systems for mid-rise timber frame buildings
NSERC · 2018 · Principal investigator
$12,500

All 5 grants and awards

A Digital Image Correlation System to Support Innovative Mechanical, Materials, Civil, and Biomedical Engineering Research

Co-investigatorNSERC2024Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: Giles, Joshua

Keywords: Additive Manufacturing; Aerospace Engineering; Biomechanics; Biomedical Engineering; Computational Model Validation; Digital Image Correaltion; Materials Engineering; Solid Mechanics; Structural Engineering

$150,000

Next-generation wood construction

Co-investigatorNSERC2021Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Chui, Ying-Hei YH

Keywords: fire safety of buildings; life cycle assessment; mass timber; net-zero energy design; off-site construction; performance-based design; resilient structures; sustainable building; timber buildings

$2,559,240

Innovative lateral load resisting systems for mid-rise timber frame buildings

Principal investigatorNSERC2018Discovery Launch Supplement

Principal investigators: Zhou, Lina

$12,500

Novel mass timber beam hangers and CLT hold downs

Principal investigatorNSERC2018Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Zhou, Lina

$25,000

Innovative lateral load resisting systems for mid-rise timber frame buildings

Principal investigatorNSERC2018Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Zhou, Lina

Keywords: Ductile joints; Energy dissipation capacity; Finite element modeling; Lateral load resisting system; Mid-rise timber frame building; Seismic performance; Static and reversed cyclic loads

$182,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Ductile joints Dear Professor Zhou, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on ductile joints connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]