Sin-Chi Kuok

State Key Laboratory of Internet of Things for Smart City
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology
Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Joint Laboratory for Smart City
University of Macau, Macau, China


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We are looking for Postdocs and Ph.D. students. If you are interested, please contact me: sckuok[at]um.edu.mo

Working Experience

  • 01/2018 – present         Assistant Professor/Lecturer, University of Macau, Macau, China
  • 2020 – 2021                    Academic Visitor, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
  • 2018 – 2019                    Academic Visitor, University of Oxford, United Kingdom
  • 2015 – 2016                    Visiting Scientist, Cornell University, United States
 

Research Interests

  • Bayesian inference
  • Machine learning
  • Data-centric analysis
  • Structural health monitoring
  • System identification
 

Selected Publications

Encyclopedia and Book Chapters
  1. Kuok, S. C. and Yuen, K. V. (2015). Wind Characteristics of Severe Typhoon and Wind-Induced Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Building in Bayesian Perspective. Typhoons: Risk Prediction, Crisis Management and Economic and Environmental Impacts. Nova Science Publishers, New York, ISBN: 978-1-63463-309-3, pp. 99-118.
  2. Yuen, K. V. and Kuok, S. C. (2013). System Identification and Control in Structural Engineering. Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS). United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Chapter 6.37.31. Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems, UNESCO, EOLSS Publishers, Paris, France. (http://www.eolss.net)
  3. Yuen, K. V. and Kuok, S. C. (2010). Monitoring a 22-Story Building under Severe Typhoons with Bayesian Spectral Density Approach. Engineering Physics and Mechanics: Analysis, Prediction and Applications. Nova Science Publishers, New York, ISBN: 978-1-60876-227-9, pp. 509-533.
International Journal Papers
  1. Kuok, S. C., Yuen, K. V., Girolami, M. and Roberts, S. (2022). Broad learning robust semi-active structural control: A nonparametric approach. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 162, 108012.
  2. Kuok, S. C. and Yuen, K. V. (2021). Broad Bayesian learning (BBL) for nonparametric probabilistic modeling with optimized architecture configuration. Computer‐Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1111/mice.12663
  3. Ye, C., Kuok, S. C., Butler, L. J. and Middleton, C. R. (2021). Implementing bridge model updating for operation and maintenance purposes: examination based on UK practitioners’ views. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1080/15732479.2021.1914115
  4. Kuok, S. C. and Yuen, K. V. (2020). Multi‐resolution broad learning for model updating using incomplete modal data. Structural Control and Health Monitoring, 27(8), e2571.
  5. Kuok, S. C., Yuen, K. V., Roberts S., and Girolami M. A. (2020). Propagative broad learning for nonparametric modeling of ambient effects on structural health indicators. Structural Health Monitoring: SAGE. 1475921720916923.
  6. Kuok, S. C. and Yuen, K. V. (2020). Model-free data reconstruction of structural response and excitation via sequential broad learning. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 141, 106738.
  7. Kuok, S. C. and Yuen, K. V. (2020). Broad learning system for nonparametric modeling of clay parameters. ASCE-ASME Journal of Risk and Uncertainty in Engineering Systems, Part A: Civil Engineering, 6(2), 04020024. 
  8. Kuok, S. C. and Yuen, K. V. (2020). Broad learning for nonparametric spatial modeling with application to seismic attenuation. Computer‐Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, 35(3) 203-218.
  9. Kuok, S. C. and Yuen, K. V. (2019). Bayesian nonparametric modeling of structural health indicators under severe typhoons and its application to modeling modal frequency. Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 32(4), 04019036.
  10. Yuen, K.V., Kuok, S.C. and Dong, L. (2019). Self‐calibrating Bayesian real‐time system identification. Computer‐Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, 34(9), 806-821.
  11. Zhang, P., Liu, Y., Kuok, S.C., Kan A.T., and Tomson M.B. (2019). Development of modelling approaches to describe mineral scale deposition kinetics in porous medium and pipe flow system. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 178, 594-601.
  12. Mu, H. Q., Kuok, S. C. and Yuen, K. V. (2017). Stable robust extended Kalman filter (SREKF). Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 30(2), B4016010. 
  13. Kuok, S. C. and Yuen, K. V. (2016). Investigation of modal identification and modal identifiability of a cable-stayed bridge with Bayesian framework. Smart Structures and Systems, 17(3), 445-470.
  14. Mu, H.Q., Yuen, K.V. and Kuok, S.C. (2016). Relevance feature selection of modal frequency-ambient condition pattern recognition in structural health assessment for reinforced concrete buildings. Advances in Mechanical Engineering, 8(8): 1687814016662228.
  15. uen, K. V. and Kuok, S. C. (2016). Online updating and uncertainty quantification using nonstationary output-only measurement. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 66-67, 62-77. 
  16. Yuen, K. V. and Kuok, S. C. (2015) Efficient Bayesian sensor placement algorithm for structural identification: a general approach for multi-type sensory systems. Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics, 44(5), 747-774. 
  17. Kuok, S. C., Ng, I. T. and Yuen, K. V. (2015) Study of the attenuation relationship for the Wenchuan Ms 8.0 earthquake. Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Vibration, 14(1), 1-11. 
  18. Yuen, K. V., Liang, P. F. and Kuok, S. C. (2013). Online estimation of noise parameters for Kalman filter. Structural Engineering and Mechanics, 47(3), 361-381. 
  19. Kuok, S. C. and Yuen, K. V. (2012). Structural health monitoring of Canton Tower using Bayesian framework. Smart Structures and Systems, 10(4-5), 375-391. 
  20. Yuen, K. V. and Kuok, S. C. (2011). Bayesian methods for updating dynamic models. Applied Mechanics Reviews-ASME, 64(1), 010802, 1-18.
  21. Yuen, K. V. and Kuok, S. C. (2010). Modeling of environmental influence in structural health assessment for reinforced concrete buildings. Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Vibration, 9(2), 295-306.
  22. Yuen, K. V. and Kuok, S. C. (2010). Ambient interference in long-term monitoring of buildings. Engineering Structures, 32(8), 2379-2386.
Conference Papers
  1. Kuok, S. C., Yuen, K. V., Roberts S., and Girolami M. A. Nonparametric modeling for environmental interference discrimination via adaptive broad learning. Engineering Mechanics Institute (EMI) Conference and Probabilistic Mechanics & Reliability Conference. New York, USA. (Accepted)
  2. Ye C., Kuok, S. C., Butler L., and Middleton C. Challenges of implementing bridge model updating in industry practice. International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE) Congress: Resilient Technologies for Sustainable Infrastructures. Christchurch, New Zealand. (Accepted)
  3. Yuen, K.V., Kuok, S.C. and Dong, L. Self-calibrating Bayesian filter for online model class reconfiguration and model updating. European Dynamics (EURODYN) XI International Conference on Structural Dynamics. Athens, Greece. (Accepted)
 

Talks & Presentations

  • [2020.06] Poster presented at the Virtual Poster Session of the annual CSIC Distinguished Lecture.
  • [2020.05] Zoom talk to the Cambridge Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction group at University of Cambridge.
  • [2020.01] Talk in the Department of Engineering at University of Cambridge.
  • [2019.12] Talk in the Engineering Department at University of Oxford.
  • [2019.11] Talk in the Department of Mechanical Engineering Seminar at University of Sheffield.
  • [2019.09] Talk in the Centre for Structural Engineering and Informatics Seminar at University of Nottingham.
  • [2019.08] Talk in the Faculty of Engineering Seminar at University of Bristol.
  • [2019.06] Talk in the Engineering Department Structures Research Seminars at University of Cambridge.
  • [2019.04] Talk in the Data-Centric Engineering: Instrumented Infrastructure Seminar at Imperial College London.
  • [2019.02] Talk in the Engineering Department at University of Oxford.