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Journal Publications

† student under my supervision

  1. Liu, J. †, Geng, Z.†, Cao, C., Cheng, L., Bocchini, P., and Cheng, M*. (2025). A large language model-empowered agent for reliable and robust structural analysis (Under review)

  2. Wan, Q., Wang, Z., Zhou, J., Wang, W., Geng, Z. †, Liu, J. †, Cao, R., Cheng, M. and Cheng, L. (2025). Som-1k: A thousand-problem benchmark dataset for strength of materials. (Under review)

  3. Jiang, Y., Cheng, M., Pan, S., Liu, X., Geng, Z. †, and Gao, H.O. (2025). Digital twin-augmented spatio-temporal bayesian nowcasting model for emissions accounting in complex urban grid systems. Information Sciences (In press)

  4. Cheng, M., Geng, Z. †, and Gao, H.O. (2025). Performance-oriented system digital twin: a Bayesian network-based framework to customize Sub-digital twins. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering 21(7), 1303-1323.

  5. Geng, Z. †, Zhang, C., Jiang Y., Pugliese D. †, and Cheng, M*. (2025). Integrating multi-source data for life-cycle risk assessment of bridge networks: A system digital twin framework. Journal of Infrastructure Preservation and Resilience, 6, Article 9

  6. Xu, J., Cheng, M., and Sun, A. (2025). Assessing sustainable practices in architecture: A data-driven analysis of LEED certification adoption and impact in top firms from 2000 to 2023. Frontiers of Architectural Research, 14(3), 784-796

  7. Xia, Z., Sun, A., Xu, J., Peng, Y., Ma, R., and Cheng, M*. (2024). Contemporary Recommendation Systems on Big Data and Their Applications: A Survey. IEEE Access, 12, 196914-196928

  8. Cheng, M., Shah, S. †, Nanni, A., and Gao, H.O. (2024). Automated knowledge graphs for complex systems (AutoGraCS): Applications to management of bridge networks. Resilient Cities & Structures, 3(4), 95-106

  9. Cheng, J., Cheng, M., Liu, Y., Wu, J., Li, W., and Frangopol, D.M. (2024). Knowledge transfer for adaptive maintenance policy optimization in engineering fleets based on meta-reinforcement learning. Reliability Engineering & System Safety, 247, 110127

  10. Cheng, M. and Frangopol, D.M. (2023). Efficient scenarios analysis for optimal adaptation of bridge networks under deep uncertainties through knowledge transfer. Structural Safety, 100, 102278.

  11. Cheng, J., Liu, Y., Cheng, M., Li, W. and Li, T. (2022). Optimum condition-based maintenance policy with dynamic inspections based on reinforcement learning. Ocean Engineering, 261, 112058.

  12. Cheng, M., Dang, C., Frangopol, D.M., Beer, M., and Yuan, X.-X. (2022). Transfer prior knowledge from surrogate modelling: A meta-learning approach. Computers & Structures, 260, 106719.

  13. Cheng, M. and Frangopol, D.M. (2022). Life-cycle optimization of structural systems based on cumulative prospect theory: Effects of the reference point and risk attitudes. Reliability Engineering & System Safety, 218, 108100.

  14. Cheng, M. and Frangopol, D.M. (2021). A decision-making framework for load rating planning of aging bridges using deep reinforcement learning. Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 35(6), 04021024.

  15. Cheng, M. and Frangopol, D.M. (2021). Optimal load rating-based inspection planning of corroded steel girders using Markov decision process. Probabilistic Engineering Mechanics, 66, 103160.

  16. Cheng, M., Frangopol, D.M. and Gong, C. (2020). Acceptance of corrosion-resistant steel in design of steel girder bridges based on expected utility theory. Journal of Bridge Engineering, 25(11), 04020098.

  17. Cheng, M., Yang, D.Y., and Frangopol, D.M. (2020). Investigation of effects of time preference and risk perception on life-cycle management of civil infrastructure. ASCE-ASME Journal of Risk and Uncertainty in Engineering Systems, Part A: Civil Engineering, 6(1), 04020001.

  18. Gong, C., Frangopol, D.M., and Cheng, M. (2020). Risk-based decision-making on corrosion delay for ship hull tankers. Engineering Structures, 212, 110455.

  19. Gong, C., Frangopol, D.M., and Cheng, M. (2019). Risk-based life-cycle optimal dry-docking inspection of corroding ship hull tankers. Engineering Structures, 195, 559-567.

  20. Liu, Y., Frangopol, D.M., and Cheng, M. (2019). Risk-informed structural repair decision making for service life extension of aging naval ships. Marine Structures, 64, 305-321.

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