He obtained a bachelor's degree of bridge and tunnel engineering from Tongji University in 1955.
[1] He became a teaching assistant in Tongji University after his graduation.
Working under Li Guohao, Fan's research was mainly in the field of bridge structural engineer.
[2] Fan was elected as an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering for his achievements in the aseismic design and analysis for bridges in 2001.
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