Biography

Since completing my PhD in 2000, I have worked as a postdoctoral research fellow at The University of Calgary, Canada (2000-2001) and then as a Lecturer and Senior Lecturer in the School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle (2001 - present). During both of these appointments my research has addressed the areas of structural behaviour of unreinforced masonry construction and the strengthening/retrofitting of existing unreinforced masonry and reinforced concrete structures.

Qualifications

• PhD, University of Newcastle, 2000
• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)(Honours), University of Newcastle, 1994

Research

Research keywords

• fibre reinforced polymer strengthening
• masonry structures - experimental
• masonry structures - numerical

Research expertise

Experimental and numerical modelling of unreinforced masonry structures.

Experimental and numerical modelling of fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) strengthened masonry structures.

The above research is aimed at developing improved methods of design for unreinforced masonry structures and efficicent means for retrofitting/strengthening existing masonry structures.

Languages

• English

Fields of Research

Centres and Groups

Centre

• Centre for Infrastructure Performance and Reliability

Memberships

Body relevant to professional practice.

• Secretary/Treasurer of Civil/Structural Branch - Institution of Engineers Australia, Newcastle Division

Appointments

Administrative

Administrative expertise

Conference chairman, timetabling liaison, international student advisor, research seminar coordinator, undergraduate research project coordinator, academic laboratory liaison

Teaching

Teaching keywords

• masonry design
• reinforced concrete design
• residential footings design
• structural design
• structural mechanics
• timber design

Teaching expertise

Expertise in teaching of statics and structural mechanics, and structural design for masonry, reinforced concrete and timber structures.