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Lyles College of Engineering

Xiangxiong Kong, PhD, PE, SE

Assistant Professor

Civil Engineering | 559.278.4273 | Office: EE 130

xkong@mail.fresnostate.edu

Education

  • PhD, Civil Engineering (Structural), University of Kansas, 2018
  • MS, Structural Engineering, China Academy of Building Research, 2009
  • BS, Civil Engineering, Zhejiang University, 2006

Courses Taught

  • CE 2 Engineering Communication and Essentials
  • CE 20 Engineering Mechanics: Statics
  • CE 121 Mechanics of Materials

Dr. Xiangxiong Kong joined the Department of Civil and Geomatics Engineering in 2023. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Kansas. Before joining Fresno State, Dr. Kong had years of experience in both industry and academia. His research interests lie in the areas of sensing technology in civil engineering, and technology-driven approaches in engineering education. His research has been supported by the Departments of Transportation, National Science Foundation, and NASA. Dr. Kong holds his Professional Engineer license in Missouri and his Structural Engineer license in Nebraska.
  • Sensing Technologies in Civil Engineering
  • Computer Vision and Remote Sensing
  • Virtual Reality and Digital Twin
  • Engineering Education

Google Scholar Profile

Journal Papers since 2020 

  • Kong, X., Hucks, R. G. (2023), “Preserving our heritage: A photogrammetry-based digital twin framework for monitoring deteriorations of historic structures” Automation in Construction, 152, 104928. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2023.104928
  • Kong, X., Smyl, D. (2022), “Investigation of condominium building collapse in Surfside, Florida: A video feature tracking approach”, Structures, 43, 533-545. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2022.06.009
  • Gallet, A., Rigby, S., Tallman, T. N., Kong, X., Hajirasouliha, I., Liew, A., Liu, D., Chen, L., Hauptmann, A., & Smyl, D. (2022), “Structural engineering from an inverse problems perspective” Proceedings of Royal Society A, 478, 20210526. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspa.2021.0526
  • Kong, X., (2021). “Identifying geomorphological changes of coastal cliffs through point cloud registration from UAV images”, Remote Sensing, 13, (16), 3152. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs13163152
  • Dellenbaugh, L., Kong, X., Al-Salih, H., Collins, W., Bennett, C., Li, J., & Sutley, E. (2020). “Development of distortion-induced fatigue crack characterization methodology using digital image correlation”, ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering, 25(9), 04020063. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)BE.1943-5592.00015

Conference Papers since 2020

  • Kong, X., Fegely, A., De Backer, W., Gray, M., Hitt, G.W., and Kerns, R. (2022), “Work-in-progress: Developing an interactive, immersive, 360-degree virtual media for enhancing student learning in additive manufacturing”, 129th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 26-29

Conference Presentations since 2020

  • Kong, X., “Expanding student learning in manufacturing through virtual reality”, 2022 NSF EPSCoR EOD Conference, Isle of Palms, South Carolina, September 11-14, 2022
  • Kong, X., “Work-in-progress: Developing an interactive, immersive, 360-degree virtual media for enhancing student learning in additive manufacturing”, 129th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 26-29, 2022
  • Kong, X., “Historic Structure Preservation using Photogrammetry: A Case Study on Taleyfac Bridge in Guam”, NASA Guam Research Symposium, virtual, April 4, 2022
  • Kong, X. Guo, S. & Gray, M. “Hands-on STEM education during the pandemic: A fully-engaged, remote learning approach using Lego Mindstorms EV3”, South Carolina Conference on Innovations in Teaching and Learning (SCCITL), virtual, July 16, 2021

Selected Research Grants

  • Kong, X., Huisinga, L. “Advancing Civil Structure Inspection through Innovative Virtual Reality Interface Design and Assessment Methods”, CSU STEM-NET, $24,995, role: PI, 01/2024 to 12/2024
  • Hitt, G. W., Kong, X., Guo, S., “Coaching and Retention for Engineering Students: Improving Low-Income Student Success in Engineering with Innovative Mentoring and Early Internship Experiences”, NSF S-STEM, $965,105, role: former Co-PI, 10/2023 to 09/2029
  • Kong, X., Fegely, A., “Assessing the effectiveness of an interactive 360° virtual reality tool for STEM education”, NASA SC Space Grant, $14,837, role: PI, 04/2023 to 04/2024
  • Kong, X. “Camera-based structural inspection of historic structures in Guam”. NASA Guam EPSCoR, $5,000, role: PI, 12/2019 - 05/2022
  • Kong, X. “Cost-effective erosion monitoring of coastal cliffs using UAV-based photogrammetry methods.” NSF Guam EPSCoR, $25,000, role: PI, 12/2019 - 11/2020