Yinan Sun

RMIT University

PhD candidate

Yinan Sun recently commenced his PhD at RMIT University under the supervision of Professor Chun-Qing Li. He has a background in structural engineering and reliability analysis, with research experience in vibration control, life-cycle assessment, and sustainable infrastructure design. His work combines advanced modelling techniques with practical engineering applications, aiming to bridge the gap between theoretical research and real-world implementation.

Current PhD Research Focus:

Yinan’s research focuses on time-dependent reliability theory-based pipeline structures whole life cycle carbon neutral design. This work integrates time-dependent reliability theory with carbon accounting to model how materials, loads, and environmental factors change over decades in buried pipeline systems. The framework enables infrastructure designers to simulate full life cycles, plan proactive interventions, minimise emissions, and ensure structural safety. The project is part of the ARC Training Centre for Whole Life Design of Carbon Neutral Infrastructure (DfCO₂).