Professor Yong Lu, Chair of Structural Mechanics, was elected in recognition of his outstanding achievements in engineering. Professor Yong Lu is an internationally acclaimed researcher in concrete structures and concrete materials against extreme loading, particularly earthquake, shock and impact. He is a Fellow of Institution of Civil Engineers (FICE), a Fellow of American Society of Civil Engineers (FASCE), and a Chartered Engineer (CEng). He has been consistently included in the annual Elsevier-Stanford ranking of the world’s top 2% scientists, on both career and single year lists.The European Academy of Sciences and Arts (EASA) is a non-governmental association committed to promoting scientific and societal progress. Founded in 1990, EASA’s members are leading scientists, artists, and practitioners of governance, who are dedicated to innovative research, interdisciplinary and transnational collaboration as well as the exchange and dissemination of knowledge. Professor Yong Lu I am humbled and honoured to be elected to the European Academy of Sciences and Arts (EASA). EASA places strong emphasis on the quality of scientific contributions -- both research outputs and their impact on advancing the sciences and professional practice. Being elected to this prestigious learned society recognises my research over many years. I am grateful to the University and School for the platform they have provided, and to the collegial environment of my Institute (Institute for Infrastructure and Environment), which has made this possible. Professor Yong Lu Chair of Structural Mechanics at the School of Engineering The inauguration of the new members will take place at the Academy’s headquarter in Salzburg, Austria, in March 2026. Related links European Academy of Sciences and Arts Professor Yong Lu profile This article was published on 2025-10-02
