Bin Huang

Research Interests

Environmental lifecycle assessment Manufacturing Robotics and Mechatronics Mechanical Engineering Optimisation Renewable energy Simulation, modelling, and programming of mechatronics systems Sustainability Accounting and Reporting

Dr Bin Huang

Research Fellow

School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

College of Engineering and Information Technology

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD (as Co-Supervisor) - email supervisor to discuss availability.

Available For Media Comment.

Dr. Bin Huang is an accomplished researcher and academic with profound expertise in mechanical design and optimization, lifecycle energy and carbon assessment, complex system modeling, and urban dynamics analysis, complemented by in-depth proficiency in finite element analysis (FEA). With over three years of industry experience in mechatronics system design and optimization and an additional 15 years of research in green manufacturing, building energy modeling and simulation, and carbon offsetting through green infrastructure integration, Dr. Huang has made significant contributions to sustainable engineering solutions. His prolific output includes six granted invention patents, and 51 high-impact journal articles and book chapters, with 35 of these as the first or corresponding author. His technical proficiencies encompass:

Green manufacturing and low-carbon planning
Application of artificial intelligence for optimization
Mechanical design and development of mechatronic systems
Integrated and multi-criteria system modeling
Carbon offset strategies leveraging renewable energy and green infrastructure
Advanced CFD and FEA modeling and simulation using tools such as Abaqus, SolidWorks, and ANSYS
Lifecycle energy, carbon, and cost modeling employing Gabi, EnergyPlus, and DesignBuilder

Dr. Huang's work reflects a commitment to advancing sustainable engineering practices through comprehensive research and practical applications that bridge technology and environmental stewardship.

Date Position Institution name
2025 - 2025 Lecturer, Course Coordinator University of South Australia
2024 - 2025 Research Fellow University of South Australia
2020 - 2024 Professor Changsha University of Science and Technology
2014 - 2019 Research Associate University of South Australia
2005 - 2008 Mechanical Engineer Sunward Intelligent Equipment Group

Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount
2016 Award Best Poster Award UNSW Sydney Australia -
2013 Award Commitment to Research Award ICCNT2013 Australia -
2013 Award Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-Financed Student Abroad China Scholarship Council China 6000
2009 Scholarship China State-funded Study Abroad Program China Scholarship Council China -
2009 Scholarship University President Scholarship University of South Australia Australia -

Language Competency
Achinese Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review
English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review

Date Institution name Country Title
2009 - 2013 University of South Australia Australia PhD
2006 - 2008 Central South University China Master by Research
2002 - 2006 Central South University China Bachelor by Research

Year Citation
2026 Huang, K., Sun, Y., Cui, H., Xiangsheng, C., Zhang, D., Huang, B., . . . Gan, B. (2026). Analysis of bearing capacity characteristics and resilience enhancement mechanism in shield tunnel segments based on fracture energy and modulus degradation. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology incorporating Trenchless Technology Research, 167, 1-17.
DOI Scopus1 WoS1
2026 Wu, X., He, J., Huang, K., Chen, X., Feng, S., & Huang, B. (2026). Experimental and numerical investigation of shield tunnel segments reinforced with grouted channel steel under diverse damage scenarios. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 170, 19 pages.
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2025 Huang, K., Wu, X., He, J., Huang, B., Peng, Y., & Zhou, K. (2025). Flexural behavior of shield tunnel lining segments reinforced using grouted channel steel: experimental investigation. Case Studies In Construction Materials, 23(e04922), 1-18.
DOI Scopus3 WoS2
2025 Huang, B., Zhao, W., Liao, L., Xiao, M., Huang, J., & Xing, K. (2025). Research on Shadow Mitigation Strategy for Sloped Photovoltaic Arrays Based on Environmental Parameter Model [基于环境参数模型的缓坡光伏阵列反阴影策略研究]. Power Generation Technology, 46(3), 579-589.
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2025 Huang, K., Zhou, K., Huang, B., Wu, X., Li, Z., & Xing, K. (2025). Study on the grouting repair performance of shield tunnel segments based on high-fluidity slurry. Scientific Reports, 15(33710), 1-11.
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2025 Huang, B., Zhuge, Y., Rameezdeen, R., Xing, K., & Liu, Y. (2025). Optimizing resource efficiency in regional industrial symbiosis: Integrated modelling and scenario analysis. Journal of Cleaner Production, 489(144744), 11 pages.
DOI Scopus4 WoS4
2024 Huang, B., Zhuge, Y., Rameezdeen, R., Xing, K., Huang, G., & Liu, Y. (2024). Integrated carbon assessment for sludge-derived concrete: Modelling and a comparative study. Journal of Cleaner Production, 435(140304), 10 pages.
DOI Scopus11 WoS10
2024 Ma, M., Xing, K., Mei, L., Dai, J., Ji, J., Zhang, Y., . . . Huang, B. (2024). Development of a smart wastewater valve to optimize reverse-osmosis membrane-cleaning cycles for enhanced water purification efficiency. Processes, 12(12), 1-15.
DOI Scopus1
2024 Huang, B., Zhao, W., Liao, L., Xiao, M., Huang, J., & Xie, P. (2024). 政策视角下光伏全产业链的地区差异性分析. Southern Energy Construction, 11(2), 179-188.
DOI Scopus2
2024 Liao, L., Lu, Z., Ye, H., Huang, B., Shu, W., & Zhang, Z. (2024). Study on material damage characteristics of wind turbine blades based on acoustic emission b-value analysis. Taiyang Neng Xuebao, 45(2), 172-180.
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2024 Liu, B., He, J., Huang, K., Feng, S., Wang, Z., Wu, X., & Huang, B. (2024). Organic expanded vermiculite as an alternative to filler for improving aging resistance of asphalt mixture. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 20, 1-11.
DOI Scopus12 WoS10
2024 Liao, L., Xiang, X., Shu, W., Huang, B., & Luo, X. (2024). 基于声发射Ib值分析的渗铝321钢损伤特性研究. Yi Qi Yi Biao Xue Bao/Chinese Journal of Scientific Instrument, 45(1), 211-220.
DOI Scopus1
2024 Liao, L., Luo, X., Huang, B., Liu, L., Feng, F., & Chen, W. (2024). 复杂背景下的多晶硅太阳电池缺陷检测. Taiyangneng Xuebao/Acta Energiae Solaris Sinica, 45(9), 295-303.
DOI Scopus2
2024 Zhao, W., Huang, B., Xiao, M., Liao, L., Yang, J., Huang, K., & Xing, K. (2024). Improving stability and resilience of building structure with steel-timber composite columns: a case study and simulation analysis. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 21(e03654), 1-18.
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2023 Huang, B., Huang, J., Xing, K., Liao, L., Xie, P., Xiao, M., & Zhao, W. (2023). Development of a Solar-Tracking System for Horizontal Single-Axis PV Arrays Using Spatial Projection Analysis. Energies, 16(10, article no. 4008), 1-19.
DOI Scopus25 WoS21
2023 Shu, W., Liao, L., Zhou, P., Huang, B., & Chen, W. (2023). Three-point bending damage detection of GFRP composites doped with graphene oxide by acoustic emission technology. iScience, 26(12), 1-13.
DOI Scopus12 WoS12 Europe PMC1
2023 Huang, B., Xing, K., & Rameezdeen, R. (2023). Exploring embodied carbon comparison in lightweight building structure frames: a case study. Sustainability, 15(20, article no 15167), 1-16.
DOI WoS4
2022 Huang, B., Xing, K., Ness, D., Liao, L., Huang, K., Xie, P., & Huang, J. (2022). Rethinking carbon-neutral built environment: urban dynamics and scenario analysis. Energy and Buildings, 255(111672), 1-12.
DOI Scopus33 WoS29
2022 Liao, L., Xiao, B., Huang, K., Huang, B., & Zhang, K. (2022). A new diagnostic method applied to gearbox missing gear faults--LOD-ICA. Energy Engineering, 119(3), 1219-1238.
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2022 Chiquillo Molano, J., Xing, K., Majewski, P., & Huang, B. (2022). A holistic reverse logistics planning framework for end-of-life PV panel collection system design. Journal of Environmental Management, 317, 1-16.
DOI Scopus20 WoS18 Europe PMC2
2021 Tang, X., Liao, L., Huang, B., & Li, C. (2021). Tensile damage study of wind turbine tower material Q345 based on an acoustic emission method. Materials, 14(9, article no. 2120), 1-19.
DOI Scopus9 WoS8 Europe PMC1
2020 Liao, L., Huang, B., Tan, Q., Huang, K., Ma, M., & Zhang, K. (2020). Development of an improved LMD method for the low-frequency elements extraction from turbine noise background. Energies, 13(4), 1-17.
DOI Scopus8 WoS7
2020 Tang, M., Zhao, Q., Ding, S. X., Wu, H., Li, L., Long, W., & Huang, B. (2020). An improved lightGBM algorithm for online fault detection of wind turbine gearboxes. Energies, 13(4), 1-16.
DOI Scopus93 WoS70
2020 Huang, B., Xing, K., Pullen, S., & Liao, L. (2020). Exploring carbon neutral potential in urban densification: a precinct perspective and scenario analysis. Sustainability, 12(4814, article no. 4814), 1-19.
DOI Scopus20 WoS17
2020 Huang, B., Xing, K., Pullen, S., Liao, L., & Huang, K. (2020). Ecological-economic assessment of renewable energy deployment in sustainable built environment. Renewable Energy, 161, 1328-1340.
DOI Scopus14 WoS12
2020 Liao, L., Ling, Y., Huang, B., Zhou, X., Luo, H., Xie, P., . . . Huang, J. (2020). Toward a survey-based assessment of wind turbine noise: the impacts on wellbeing of local residents. Energies, 13(21), 1-16.
DOI Scopus2 WoS2
2019 Huang, K., Huang, B., Fu, L., & Abhary, K. (2019). Towards energy efficient shape rolling: roll pass optimal design and case studies. Chinese journal of mechanical engineering, 32(1, article no. 44), 1-11.
DOI Scopus6 WoS4
2019 Tang, M., Chen, W., Zhao, Q., Wu, H., Long, W., Huang, B., . . . Zhang, K. (2019). Development of an SVR model for the fault diagnosis of large-scale doubly-fed wind turbines using SCADA data. Energies, 12(17), 1-15.
DOI Scopus13 WoS11
2018 Ma, M., Huang, B., Wang, B., Chen, J., & Liao, L. (2018). Development of an energy-efficient smart socket based on STM32F103. Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 8(11, article no. 2276), 1-15.
DOI Scopus18 WoS11
2017 Huang, B., Xing, K., & Pullen, S. (2017). Energy and carbon performance evaluation for buildings and urban precincts: review and a new modelling concept. Journal of cleaner production, 163, 24-35.
DOI Scopus38 WoS28
2017 Huang, B., Xing, K., & Pullen, S. (2017). Life-cycle energy modelling for urban precinct systems. Journal of cleaner production, 142(4), 3254-3268.
DOI Scopus14 WoS12
2017 Huang, B., Xing, K., & Pullen, S. (2017). Carbon assessment for urban precincts: Integrated model and case studies. Energy and buildings, 153, 111-125.
DOI Scopus27 WoS23
2014 Shen, J., Benson, J., & Huang, B. (2014). High-performance work systems and teachers' work performance: the mediating role of quality of working life. Human resource management, 53(5), 817-833.
DOI Scopus51 WoS50
2014 Huang, B., Xing, K., Huang, K., & Lan, H. (2014). Development of a geometric modelling strategy for roll pass optimal design. Robotics and computer-integrated manufacturing, 30(6), 622-628.
DOI Scopus7 WoS7
2012 Huang, B., Xing, K., Abhary, K., & Spuzic, S. (2012). Optimization of oval-round pass design using genetic algorithm. Robotics and computer-integrated manufacturing, 28(4), 493-499.
DOI Scopus18 WoS16
2011 Huang, B., Xing, K., Abhary, K., & Spuzic, S. (2011). Investigation of roll pass optimal design based on IGA. Advanced materials research, 211-212, 195-199.
DOI Scopus4 WoS4
2011 Huang, B., Xing, K., Abhary, K., & Spuzic, S. (2011). Development of energy-saving optimization for the oval-edging oval pass design using genetic algorithm. International journal of advanced manufacturing technology, 61(5), 423-429.
DOI Scopus12 WoS12
2009 Huang, B., He, Q., He, J., Wang, B., & Jiang, R. (2009). Research on drawing mine map of backhoe hydraulic excavator. Nongye Jixie Xuebao Transactions of the Chinese Society of Agricultural Machinery, 40(9), 26-45.
Scopus4

Year Citation
2025 Huang, K., Sun, Y., Cui, H., Chen, X., Zhang, D. -M., HUANG, B., . . . Gan, B. (2025). Analysis of Bearing Capacity Characteristics and Resilience Enhancement Mechanism in Shield Tunnel Segments Based on Fracture Energy and Modulus Degradation.
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2024 zhao, W., HUANG, B., xiao, M., liao, L., Yang, J., huang, K., & Xing, K. (2024). Improving Stability and Resilience of Building Structure with Steel-Timber Composite Columns: A Case Study and Simulation Analysis.
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  • 2007u2 - ICM Precinct Carbon Assessment Tool Conversation for Cloud-based Interfaces towards Utilisation, CRC for Low Carbon Living Ltd, 01/09/2018 - 31/03/2019

  • RP 2007u1 LCL - Integrated Carbon Metrics – Tool Alignment with the National Carbon Offset Standard for Precincts, CRC for Low Carbon Living Ltd, 01/03/2018 - 31/12/2018

Courses I teach

  • MENG 1014 UO Engineering Mechanics (2025)
  • MENG 2004 Mechanical Design Practice (2025)
  • MENG 2008 Mechanics of Machines (2025)
  • MENG 1012 Engineering Mechanics (2024)
  • MENG 1014 UO Engineering Mechanics (2024)
  • MENG 2004 Mechanical Design Practice (2024)

Date Role Membership Country
2018 - 2025 Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) -
2018 - 2025 Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) -

Date Topic Presented at Institution Country
2010 - 2010 Development of parameterized roll pass design based on a hybrid model International Conference on Mechanical and Electrical Technology ICMET 2010 Singapore

Date Title Type Institution Country
2020 - 2025 Renewable Energy Journal Review Elsevier BV -
2017 - 2025 Energy and Building Journal Review Elsevier BV -
2016 - 2025 Journal of Cleaner Production Journal Review Elsevier BV -

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