Yr Athro Alan Kwan

BEng (Hons), PhD, CEng, FICE

2025

• Lugg-Widger, P. et al. 2025. Embedding technical and transferable competencies in engineering education: A critical analysis of curriculum-level innovations. Presented at: EERN 2025 Symposium Manchester, UK 03 - 04 July 2025. EERN 2025 Symposium Proceedings. UK: University of Manchester. , pp.28-36. (10.71535/f5dfe8de-1b80-4192-8573-54d934996dec)

2023

• Mohsin, M. M. , Beach, T. and Kwan, A. 2023. A review of sustainable urban development frameworks in developing countries. Journal of Sustainable Development 16 (5)(10.5539/jsd.v16n5p1)

2020

• Mohsin, M. M. , Beach, T. and Kwan, A. 2020. Consensus-based urban sustainability framework for Iraqi cities: a case study in Baghdad. Heliyon 6 (12) e05348. (10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e05348)

2019

• Saeed, N. M. and Kwan, A. S. K. 2019. Shape morphing and adjustment of pantographic morphing aerofoil section structure. Smart structures and systems 24 (2), pp.193-207. (10.12989/sss.2019.24.2.193)
• Alelwani, R. et al. 2019. Rawshan: environmental impact of a vernacular shading building element in hot humid climates. Presented at: 2019 IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation (ICE/ITMC) Valbonne Sophia-Antipolis, France 17-19 June 2019. 2019 IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation (ICE/ITMC). Vol. 879258. IEEE. , pp.1-6. (10.1109/ice.2019.8792589)
• Alshammari, K. , Li, H. and Kwan, A. 2019. Security model collaborative building design. Presented at: 36th CIB W78 2019 Conference Newcastle, England, UK 18-20 September 2019. Proceedings of the 36th International Conference of CIB W78.

2018

• Petri, I. et al. 2018. An intelligent analytics system for real-time catchment regulation and water management. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics 14 (9), pp.3970-3981. (10.1109/TII.2017.2782338)
• Petri, I. et al. 2018. Cognitive based decision support for water management and catchment regulation. IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology 534 , pp.467-477. (10.1007/978-3-319-99127-6_40)
• Reynolds, J. et al. 2018. A zone-level, building energy optimisation combining an artificial neural network, a genetic algorithm, and model predictive control. Energy 151 , pp.729-739. (10.1016/j.energy.2018.03.113)
• Saeed, N. M. and Kwan, A. S. K. 2018. Displacement and internal force control in cable-stayed bridges. Proceedings of the ICE -Bridge Engineering 171 (1), pp.63-76. (10.1680/jbren.16.00010)

2017

• Hamad, A. A. A. et al., 2017. Towards the innovation of an integrated 'one-stop-shop' online services utility management: exploring customer' technology acceptance. Sustainable Cities and Society 34 , pp.126-143. (10.1016/j.scs.2017.06.019)
• Albelwi, N. , Kwan, A. and Rezgui, Y. 2017. Using Material and Energy Flow Analysis to Estimate Future Energy Demand at the City Level. Energy Procedia 115 , pp.440-450. (10.1016/j.egypro.2017.05.041)
• Aldossary, N. A. , Rezgui, Y. and Kwan, A. S. K. 2017. Establishing domestic low energy consumption reference levels for Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle Eastern region. Sustainable Cities and Society 28 , pp.265-276. (10.1016/j.scs.2016.09.015)
• Manguri, A. A. , Kwan, A. S. K. and Saeed, N. M. 2017. Adjustment for shape restoration and force control of cable arch stayed bridges. International Journal of Computational Methods and Experimental Measurements 5 (4), pp.514-521. (10.2495/CMEM-V5-N4-514-521)
• Mohsin, M. M. , Beach, T. and Kwan, A. 2017. Public perceptions of urban sustainable challenges in developing countries. Presented at: Sustainable Development and Planning 2018 Siena, Italy 4-6 September 2018. Published in: Brebbia, C. A. et al., Sustainable Development and Planning IX. Vol. 226.WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment Southampton: WIT Press. , pp.131-140. (10.2495/SDP170121)

2016

• Saeed, N. M. and Kwan, A. S. K. 2016. Simultaneous displacement and internal force prescription in shape control of pin-jointed assemblies. AIAA Journal 54 (8), pp.2499-2506. (10.2514/1.J054811)
• Harries, T. et al., 2016. Physical testing of performance characteristics of a novel drag-driven vertical axis tidal stream turbine; with comparisons to a conventional Savonius. International Journal of Marine Energy 14 , pp.215-228. (10.1016/j.ijome.2016.01.008)
• Liu, Y. et al. 2016. A novel fast optimisation algorithm using differential evolution algorithm optimisation and meta-modelling approach. In: Yang, X. ed. Nature-Inspired Computation in Engineering. Vol. 637, Studies in Computational Intelligence Cham: Springer. , pp.177-193. (10.1007/978-3-319-30235-5_9)
• Saeed, N. M. and Kwan, A. S. K. 2016. Displacement and force control of complex element structures by Matrix Condensation. Structural Engineering and Mechanics 59 (6), pp.973-992. (10.12989/sem.2016.59.6.973)

2015

• Aldossary, N. , Rezgui, Y. and Kwan, A. S. K. 2015. Consensus-based low carbon domestic design framework for sustainable homes. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 51 , pp.417-432. (10.1016/j.rser.2015.05.070)
• Aldossary, N. , Rezgui, Y. and Kwan, A. S. K. 2015. An investigation into factors influencing domestic energy consumption in an energy subsidized developing economy. Habitat International 47 , pp.41-51. (10.1016/j.habitatint.2015.01.002)
• Alyami, S. H. , Rezgui, Y. and Kwan, A. S. K. 2015. The development of sustainable assessment method for Saudi Arabia built environment: weighting system. Sustainability Science 10 (1), pp.167-178. (10.1007/s11625-014-0252-x)

2014

• Aldossary, N. , Rezgui, Y. and Kwan, A. S. K. 2014. Energy consumption patterns for domestic buildings in hot climates using Saudi Arabia as case study field: multiple case study analyses. Presented at: 2014 International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering Orlando, Florida 23-25 June 2014. Published in: Flood, I. and Issa, R. I. eds. Computing in Building and Civil Engineering (2014). American Society of Civil Engineers. , pp.1986-1993. (10.1061/9780784413616.246)
• Alyami, S. H. , Rezgui, Y. and Kwan, A. S. K. 2014. The process of adapting a sustainable building assessment method worldwide: SEAM, a case study. Presented at: 2014 International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering Orlando, Florida 23-25 June 2014. Published in: Flood, I. and Raymond, I. I. eds. Computing in Civil and Building Engineering (2014). American Society of Civil Engineers. , pp.1978-1985. (10.1061/9780784413616.245)
• Aldossary, N. , Rezgui, Y. and Kwan, A. S. K. 2014. Domestic energy consumption patterns in a hot and arid climate: A multiple-case study analysis. Renewable Energy 62 , pp.369-378. (10.1016/j.renene.2013.07.042)
• Aldossary, N. , Rezgui, Y. and Kwan, A. S. K. 2014. Domestic energy consumption patterns in a hot and humid climate: A multiple-case study analysis. Applied Energy 114 , pp.353-365. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2013.09.061)
• Kwan, A. , Hatem, W. A. and Miles, J. 2014. The impact of non-verbal communication on team productivity during design. International Journal of Management (IJM) 5 (12), pp.43-68.
• Saeed, N. M. and Kwan, A. 2014. Concepts for morphing aerofoil sections using pantographic structures. In: De Temmerman, N. and Brebbia, C. A. eds. Mobile and Rapidly Assembled Structures. Vol. IV, Southampton: WIT Press. , pp.279-289.
• Shon, S. , Kwan, A. S. K. and Lee, S. 2014. Shape control of cable structures considering concurrent/sequence control. Structural Engineering and Mechanics 52 (5), pp.919-935. (10.12989/sem.2014.52.5.919)

2013

• Alyami, S. H. , Rezgui, Y. and Kwan, A. S. K. 2013. Developing sustainable building assessment scheme for Saudi Arabia: Delphi consultation approach. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 27 , pp.43-54. (10.1016/j.rser.2013.06.011)
• Brammer, J. , Falconer, R. A. and Kwan, A. S. K. 2013. Physical and numerical modelling of the wake characteristics of the Savonius tidal stream turbine. Presented at: 35th IAHR World Congress Chengdu, China 8-13 September 2013.
• Harries, T. et al. 2013. Quantification and visualisation of blockage effects for a savonius type turbine using particle image velocimetry. Presented at: 35th IAHR World Congress Chengdu, China 8-13 September 2013.
• Hatem, W. A. H. , Kwan, A. S. K. and Al-Tmeemy, S. 2013. Degree of collaboration measurement in face to face and computer mediated collaboration in design. Presented at: 20th International Workshop: Intelligent Computing in Engineering 2013 Vienna, Austria 30 June - 3 July 2013.
• McLeod, R. S. , Hopfe, C. J. and Kwan, A. S. K. 2013. An investigation into future performance and overheating risks in Passivhaus dwellings. Building and Environment 70 , pp.189-209. (10.1016/j.buildenv.2013.08.024)
• Yalley, P. P. and Kwan, A. 2013. Use of waste and low energy material in building block construction. International Refereed Journal of Engineering and Science (IRJES) 2 (11), pp.1-5.

2012

• Hatem, W. A. H. , Kwan, A. S. K. and Miles, J. C. 2012. Factors affecting team productivity in face-to-face and computer mediated collaboration. Presented at: 19th International Workshop: Intelligent Computing in Engineering 2012 Herrsching, Germany 4-6 July 2012.
• Hatem, W. A. H. , Kwan, A. S. K. and Miles, J. C. 2012. Comparing the effectiveness of face to face and computer mediated collaboration. Advanced Engineering Informatics 26 (2), pp.383-395. (10.1016/j.aei.2012.01.001)

2011

• Lee, P. , Kwan, A. S. K. and Nokes, L. D. M. 2011. Actovegin® cutting-edge sports medicine or 'Voodoo' remedy?. Current Sports Medicine Reports 10 (4), pp.186-190. (10.1249/JSR.0b013e318223cd8a)
• Hatem, W. A. H. , Kwan, A. S. K. and Miles, J. C. 2011. A comparison of face to face and computer mediated collaboration. Presented at: 2011 eg-ice Workshop University of Twente, The Netherlands July 6-8 2011. Published in: Hartmann, T. , De Wilde, P. and Rafiq, Y. eds. Proceedings of the 2011 eg-ice Workshop on Intelligent Computing in Engineering. European Group for Intelligent Computing in Engineering
• Shon, S. D. , Kwan, A. S. K. and Lee, S. J. 2011. Displacement control technique of pre-stressable cable structures by force method. Journal of the Korean Association for Spatial Structures 11 (2), pp.139-149.

2010

• Alel, A. , Kwan, A. S. K. and Miles, J. C. 2010. Gains and losses of information when collaborating remotely over a network communication in the construction industry. Presented at: 13th International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering (ICCBE 2010) and 17th International EG-ICE Workshop on Intelligent Computing in Engineering (ICE10) Nottingham, UK 30 June - 2 July 2010. Published in: Tizani, W. ed. Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, Proceedings of the International Conference. Nottingham: Nottingham University Press. , pp.303-304.
• Chen, H. , Miles, J. C. and Kwan, A. S. K. 2010. Two-Human CardiffGA: A new Multiple population genetic algorithm. Presented at: 2nd International Conference on Computer and Automation Engineering Singapore 26-28 February 2010. Published in: Mahadeven, V. and Zhou, H. H. eds. Proceedings 2nd International Conference on Computer and Automation Engineering (ICCAE 2010), Singapore. Vol. 1.Piscataway, NJ: IEEE. , pp.267-271.
• Hassan, M. R. A. et al., 2010. Mass optimization of four bar linkage using genetic algorithms with dual bending and buckling constraints. Structural Engineering and Mechanics 35 (1), pp.83-98.
• Yalley, P. P. and Kwan, A. S. K. 2010. Experimental and numerical performance of thermoplastic carton soil blocks. Presented at: ICASET 2010: International Conference on Applied Science, Engineering and Technology Singapore 27-29 October 2010.

2009

• Alel, M. , Kwan, A. S. K. and Miles, J. C. 2009. Observations of group performance: an investigation of collaborative problem solving in construction. Presented at: EDULEARN09: International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies Barcelona, Spain 6-8 July 2009.
• Smithies, A. J. and Kwan, A. S. K. 2009. E-assessment as a learning tool. Presented at: Proceedings of Educational Technologies on Electronic Platforms in Engineering Higher Education Symposium Bucharest, RomaniaEdutira Conspress
• Thamer, K. , Kwan, A. S. K. and Barr, B. I. .. 2009. Effects of grading of fine aggregate on the strength and permeability of concrete used in pavement construction. International Journal of Pavement Engineering and Asphalt Technology 10 (1), pp.49-70.
• Yalley, P. P. and Kwan, A. S. K. 2009. Use of coconut fibre as an enhancement of concrete. Journal of Engineering and Technology 3 , pp.54-73.
• Zhang, Y. , Miles, J. and Kwan, A. S. K. 2009. Using generative representations with genetic algorithms for topological search. Presented at: 8th International Conference in Adaptive Computing in Design and Manufacturing(ACDM) Bristol, UK 29 April -1 May 2008. Proceedings of the 8th International Conference in Adaptive Computing in Design and Manufacturing. Bristol: Institute for People-Centred Computation

2008

• Chen, H. , Miles, J. C. and Kwan, A. S. K. 2008. CardiffGA: a new genetic algorithm framework. Presented at: 6tth International Conference on Engineering Computational Technology Athens, Greece 2-5 September 2008. Published in: Papadrakakis, M. and Topping, B. H. V. eds. Proceedings of 6th International Conference on Engineering Computational Technology. Kippen: Civil-Comp Press
• Kwan, A. S. K. 2008. Displacement and force control in pin-jointed assemblies. Presented at: 9th International Conference on Computational Structures Technology Athens, Greece 2-5 September 2008. Published in: Topping, B. H. V. and Papadrakakis, M. eds. Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Computational Structures Technology (Athens, Greece). Kippen: Civil-Comp Press. , pp.Paper 162. (10.4203/ccp.88.162)
• Matsunaga, N. and Kwan, A. S. K. 2008. Blended learning - low hanging fruits. Presented at: Proceedings of the 6th AECEF Symposium on Civil Engineering Education Vilnius, Lithuania, pp.56-66.
• Nassehpour, S. and Kwan, A. S. K. 2008. New concepts in large deployable parabolic solid reflectors. Presented at: Proceedings of 6th AECEF Symposium on Civil Engineering Education Vilnius, Lithuania, pp.162-171.
• Yalley, P. P. and Kwan, A. S. K. 2008. Use of waste and low energy material in building block construction. Presented at: Proceedings of the 25th Conference Passive and Low Energy Architecture Dublin, IrelandVol. 128.
• Zhang, Y. , Kwan, A. S. K. and Miles, J. J. 2008. Using generative representations for structural design. Presented at: Intelligent Computing in Engineering 2008 Conference: 15th workshop of the European Group for Intelligent Computing in Engineering (EG-ICE) Plymouth, UK 2-4 July 2008. Published in: Rafiq, Y. , de Wilde, P. and Borthwick, M. eds. Proceedings: Intelligent Computing in Engineering 2008 Conference. Plymouth: American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). , pp.36-45.

2007

• Geyer, R. et al., 2007. Time-dependent material flow analysis of iron and steel in the UK: Part 1: Production and consumption trends 1970-2000. Resources, Conservation and Recycling 51 (1), pp.101-117. (10.1016/j.resconrec.2006.08.006)
• Geyer, R. et al., 2007. Time-dependent material flow analysis of iron and steel in the UK: Part 2. Scrap generation and recycling. Resources, Conservation and Recycling 51 (1), pp.118-140. (10.1016/j.resconrec.2006.08.007)
• Miles, J. C. et al. 2007. Searching for good topological solutions using evolutionary algorithms. In: B, T. ed. Civil Engineering Computations: Tools and Techniques. Stirling: Saxe-Coburg Publications. , pp.149-172.
• Zhang, Y. , Kwan, A. S. K. and Miles, J. C. 2007. Using generative representations for structural design. Presented at: CIB 24th W78 Conference Maribor 2007 & 14th EG-ICE Workshop & 5th ITC@EDU Workshop Maribor, Slovenia 26-29 June 2007. Published in: Rebolj, D. ed. Bringing ITC Knowledge to Work, 14th EG-ICE workshop. Maribor: Faculty of Civil Engineering. , pp.662-668.

2006

• Deng, H. and Kwan, A. S. K. 2006. A combined topological, geometic, statical and stiffness method to compute the stability of pin-jointed structural assemblies. Presented at: 8th International Conference on Computational Structures Technology Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain 12-15 September, 2006. Published in: Topping, B. H. V. , Montero, G. and Montenegro, R. eds. Proceedings of the Eighth International Conference on Computational Structures Technology. Stirling: Civil-Comp press. , pp.475-500.
• Zhang, Y. et al., 2006. Representation and its impact on topological search in evolutionary computation. Presented at: Joint International Conference on Computing and Decision Making in Civil and Building Engineering Montreal, Canada 14-16 June 2006.

2005

• Kwan, A. S. K. , Deng, H. and Jiang, Q. F. 2005. Shape finding of incomplete cable-strut assemblies containing slack and prestressed elements. Computers & Structures 83 (21-22), pp.1767-1779. (10.1016/j.compstruc.2005.02.022)
• Kwan, A. S. K. and Deng, H. 2005. Unified classification of stability of pin-jointed bar assemblies. International Journal of Solids and Structures 42 (15), pp.4393-4413. (10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2005.01.009)
• Kwan, A. S. K. 2005. Constructivism in construction: postmodern civil engineering. Presented at: The Fifth AECEF International Symposium : Civil Engineering in the Next Decade (ASCEND) - Strategies for Education, Research, Innovation and Practice Espoo, Finland 15-17 June 2005. Published in: Jutila, A. and Salokangas, L. eds. Proceedings of 5th AECEF Symposium on Civil Engineering in the Next Decade (ASCEND) : Strategies for Education, Research, Innovation and Practice:Espoo, Finland, June 15-17, 2005. Prague: AECEF. , pp.236-245.
• Kwan, A. S. K. 2005. Mechanics and structure of spider webs. Presented at: 7th International Conference on Computational Structures Technology Lisbon, Portugal 7-9 September 2004. Published in: Topping, B. H. V. and Soares, C. A. M. eds. Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference on Computational Structures Technology , Lisbon , Portugal,7-9 September 2004. Vol. 216.Civil-Comp Press

2004

• Azid, I. A. , Kwan, A. S. K. and Seetharamu, K. N. 2004. The effect of radius/height ratio on truss optimization. Computers and Structures 82 (11-12), pp.857-861. (10.1016/j.compstruc.2004.02.014)
• Gregory, R. J. , Hughes, T. G. and Kwan, A. S. K. 2004. Brick recycling and reuse. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Engineering Sustainability 157 (3), pp.155-161. (10.1680/ensu.2004.157.3.155)

2003

• Kwan, A. S. K. 2003. Analysis of geometrically nonlinear cable structures. In: Progress in Civil and Structural Engineering Computing. Stirling: Saxe-Coburg Publications. , pp.149-170.
• Ley, J. , Sansom, M. and Kwan, A. S. K. 2003. A life cycle environmental model of the UK steel construction sector. Presented at: Proceedings International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference (ISEC-03) Rome, Italy

2002

• Kwan, A. S. K. , Azid, I. A. and Seetharamu, K. N. 2002. An evolutionary approach for layout optimization of a three-dimensional truss. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization 24 (4), pp.333-337. (10.1007/s00158-002-0244-9)
• Kwan, A. S. K. , Azid, I. A. and Seetharamu, K. N. 2002. A GA-based technique for layout optimisation of truss with stress and displacement constraints. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering 53 (7), pp.1641-1674. (10.1002/nme.356)
• Ley, J. D. , Sansom, M. and Kwan, A. S. K. 2002. Determining the UK stock of construction steel through material flow analysis modelling. Presented at: Proceedings 4th AECEF International Symposium Porto, PortugalVol. T., pp.31-39.
• Ley, J. D. , Sansom, M. and Kwan, A. S. K. 2002. Material flow analysis of the UK steel construction sector. Presented at: Steel in Sustainable Construction: IISI World Conference 2002 Luxembourg 15-17 May 2002. Proceedings Steel in Sustainable Construction: IISI World Conference. , pp.259-266.

2001

• Federau, M. and Kwan, A. S. K. 2001. Quality management in civil engineering education. In: Manoliu, I. and Bugnariu, T. eds. Inquiries into European Higher Education in Civil Engineering. EUCEET?. , pp.235-255.

2000

• Azid, I. A. , Seetharamu, K. N. and Kwan, A. S. K. 2000. Optimal design of twenty-five bar truss layout using a genetic algorithm. Presented at: International Conference on Computational Structures Technology Leuven, Belgium 2000. Published in: Topping, B. H. V. ed. Computational Engineering using Metaphors from Nature. ACM. , pp.151-158.
• Kwan, A. S. K. 2000. A simple technique for calculating natural frequencies of geometrically nonlinear prestressed cable structures. Computers & Structures 74 (1), pp.41-50.

1999

• Roderick, D. I. et al., 1999. Survey of mechanical fastening techniques for use in sheet metal. Presented at: SheMet 99: 7th International Conference on Sheet Metal Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany 27-28 September 1999. Published in: Geiger, M. et al., Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Sheet Metal held at the Friedrich-Alexander-University, Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany, 27-28 September 1999. Bamberg: Meisenbach. , pp.423-430.