Dian Fan

Title: Dian Fan: Inventor of Intelligent Concrete Sensing Technology.

Introduction

Dian Fan is an inventor based in Wuhan, China, associated with Wuhan University of Technology. Her work includes an invention that applies optical-fiber sensing to concrete, enabling monitoring of both external conditions and internal structural health.

Latest Patents

Fan is associated with 1 patent: “Intelligent Concrete, Self-Sensing Method for Intelligent Concrete, Equipment and Storage Media.” The invention embeds long-distance, large-capacity, multiparameter optical-fiber sensing cables in concrete. A grating sensing network formed by the cables functions like a neural network, supporting broad, distributed sensing across the material. The approach is intended to monitor external conditions and internal health in applications such as highways, airports, and bridges. Because the sensing cables have no probes, they are designed to be less prone to damage during use. The use of multiparameter cables also expands the range of measurements and can improve monitoring accuracy.

Career Highlights

Fan’s listed invention connects structural materials with distributed sensing technology. Its design aims to give concrete self-sensing capabilities over large areas and across multiple measurement parameters.

Collaborations

Fan’s listed coworkers include Desheng Jiang and Fazhou Wang. Her work is associated with Wuhan University of Technology.

Conclusion

Dian Fan’s patent describes intelligent concrete that uses embedded optical-fiber sensing to monitor structural conditions, with potential applications in infrastructure such as roads, airports, and bridges.