Junrui's Lab

📢 Lab News & Highlights

2026-02-17

Junrui Zhang has successfully defended his PhD and graduated from the University of Auckland.

Congratulations to Junrui Zhang on the successful defense of his PhD thesis titled “Large-Scale Externally Bonded Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Systems for Tension Strengthening of Existing Reinforced Concrete Structures with and without Fibre Anchors.” Under the supervision of Dr. Enrique del Rey Castillo, Prof. Tom Allen, and Dr. Lucas Hogan, Junrui’s research provides valuable insights into advancing structural strengthening techniques. We wish him all the best as he begins the next chapter of his career.

2025-10-14

Junrui Zhang Successfully Submits PhD Thesis

Congratulations to Junrui Zhang on the successful submission of his PhD thesis, titled "Large-Scale Externally Bonded Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Systems for Tension Strengthening of Existing Reinforced Concrete Structures with and without Fibre Anchors"! Under the supervision of Dr. Enrique del Rey Castillo, Prof. Tom Allen, and Dr. Lucas Hogan, Junrui's research provides critical insights for advancing structural strengthening techniques. We wish him the very best for his upcoming defense and a smooth transition to the next chapter of his career.

2025-06-16

Research Communication for Doctoral Candidates from Junrui

Develop key skills for sharing research with a wide range of audiences and build your reputation as a go-to expert in your research field.

🎥 Watch doctoral candidate Junrui Zhang (Faculty of Engineering and Design) share some practical tips about research communication.
2025-05-16

QuakeCoRE Seminar Presentation

Dr. Enrique del Rey Castillo will present collaborative research (NZ gov and US team) on FRP strengthening of RC diaphragms and updated design provisions. (10:00 AM NZT)

🎥 Watch the Seminar Video