Zhengyu (Alex) Hu

Mr. Alex Hu stands as a distinguished figure in the field of structural engineering, bringing forth a wealth of experience and technical excellence accumulated over 25 years of dedicated service in the international structural engineering industry. As a Fellow of the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) in the UK and a fellow of both the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) of ASCE, he has consistently demonstrated his commitment to advancing the field.

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Alex specializes in the structural design of a wide spectrum of building types, showcasing his versatility in handling everything from super-tall structures to long-span constructions. His expertise lies in complex structural analysis and design, structural system optimization, and seismic design, including Performance-Based Seismic Design (PBSD) for both concrete and steel buildings. Currently, he is holding a leadership role as the head of the Structural Engineering practice of Gold Land Architects and Engineers (GLAE) and the Managing Principal of GLAE overseeing the business of all disciplines of GLAE.

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Licensed to practice Civil and Structural Engineering in multiple countries, including Canada, the USA, the UK, and China, Alex's impact extends globally. His design work encompasses significant world-class building structures, contributing to the skyline of numerous cities. Beyond his design contributions, he plays an active role in shaping industry standards, serving on various national and international Codes & Standards Committees.

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Alex's involvement in standards development includes being a Technical Committee Member for "CSA-S16 Design for Steel Structures," a Technical Committee Member of "IT6 of Provisions Update Committee (PUC) for the 2026 NEHRP," a Main Committee Member and Seismic Subcommittee for the 2028 cycle of "ASCE 7 - Minimum Design Load for Buildings and Other Structure," and a Standard Committee Member and Vice-Chairman of the Seismic Subcommittee for the "ASCE/SEI-Standard for Design of Foundations" in the USA. His contributions extend to China, where he served as a past National Code Committee Member of "GB 50191-2012 Code for Seismic Design of Special Structures."

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Active in professional organizations, Alex serves as a Council member of the IStructE in the UK and holds the position of Chairman for the IStructE Ontario Regional Group in Canada. Additionally, he contributes to the development of future engineers as a Marking Examiner of IStructE Chartered Membership Examination.

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Outside his engineering practice, Alex dedicates his time to authoring and editing major international technical books, showcasing his commitment to knowledge dissemination. Notably, he serves as the Edit-in-Chief for the Springer handbook "Seismic Design for Reinforced Concrete and Steel Building Structures" and is the author of the Springer engineering book "Seismic and Wind Design for Tall and Complex Building Structures." Through his multifaceted contributions, Alex Hu continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of structural engineering on a global scale.