People
The Structures section is comprised of 18 full-time academic and teaching staff, with expertise across the full range of structural engineering. Academic staff are active in teaching, research and consultancy. Our student population comprises approximately 60 full-time PhD students.
Members of the Structures Section
Structures Academic and Teaching Staff A-Z
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Nick BuenfeldProfessor of Concrete Structures, PhD, DIC, FICE, FIStructE, FREngHead of Civil and Environmental Engineering Department Concrete structures; Deterioration mechanisms; Design for durability; Condition assessment and monitoring; Life prediction of new and existing concrete structures. |
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Ahmed ElghazouliProfessor of Structural Engineering and Head of Section, PhD, DIC, CEng, FIStructE, FICEHead of Structural Engineering Section Director of MSc in Earthquake Engineering The response of structures to extreme loads, Structural earthquake engineering, Structural fire engineering; Structural robustness. |
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Leroy GardnerProfessor of Structural Engineering, PhD, DIC, CEng, FICE, FIStructE, FREngDirector of Research Structural testing; Numerical modelling and the development of design guidance for steel structures. |
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Bassam IzzuddinProfessor of Computational Structural Mechanics, PhD, DIC, MASCE, CEng, FIStructEDirector of the MSc Programme Nonlinear structural analysis; Finite element analysis; Extreme loading; Simplified modelling; Robustness and progressive collapse; Multi-scale modelling; Steel structures; Concrete structures; Glass structures. |
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Luke LoucaReader in Engineering Structures, PhDBehaviour and design of structures subjected to explosions. |
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Lorenzo MacoriniReader in Structural Engineering, PhDDirector of the MSc in General Structural Engineering and MSc in Structural Steel Design Masonry structures (numerical modelling, analysis under extreme loading, strengthening); Computational structural mechanics; Composite structures (long-term and collapse behaviour, seismic performance). |
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Christian Malaga ChuquitaypeSenior Lecturer in Structures, PhD, DICEarthquake engineering and structural dynamics; structural timber engineering and hybrid construction, resilient and smart structures; performance-based and multi-hazard structural design. |
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Andrew PhillipsSenior Lecturer in Structural Biomechanics, PhD, CEng, MIMechEBiomechanics, FE and inverse dynamics; Musculo-skeletal modelling; Blast biomechanics; Orthopaedic device assessment / design, Structural optimization. |
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Sunday Popo-OlaSenior Research and Teaching Fellow, PhD, DIC, FHEAStructural Engineering and testing; Composite Construction, Modern method of Construction, Fixing and anchor technology; Cladding and Façade Technology; Indigenous Materials; Structural Modelling; BIM; CAD and Expert Witness. |
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Andy PullenSenior Research FellowStructures, Structural materials; Blast and impact loading behaviour; Elements under impact; Extreme compressive stresses; Strain rate. |
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Ana Ruiz-TeranSenior Lecturer in Bridge Engineering, PhD, CEng, MICE, FHEADirector of MSc in Concrete Structures Bridge engineering; Structural engineering; Innovative types of cable-stayed bridges; Spatial arch bridges; Footbridges; Accidental breakage of stay cables; Prestressed concrete; Bridge design. |
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Adam Jan SadowskiSenior Lecturer in Structural Engineering, PhDThin and thick shell structures, stability of shells. |
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Peter StaffordReader in Engineering Seismology & Earthquake Engineering, PhDQuantitative risk analysis; Probabilistic methods in engineering seismology and earthquake engineering; Reliability theory. |
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Margaret SzaboSenior Teaching Fellow in Structures, PhD, FHEAStructural mechanics, structural design, biomechanics |
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Robert VollumProfessor of Structural Concrete, PhD, CEng, MIStructEDirector of EPSRC CDT Sustainable Civil Engineering Long-term deflections of reinforced concrete slabs; Beam-column joints; Shear in beams; Punching shear; Numerical modelling of reinforced concrete structures; Strut and tie modelling; Control of early age thermal cracking. |
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Ahmer WadeeProfessor of Nonlinear Mechanics, PhD, CMath, FIMA, CSci, MRIDirector of Postgraduate Research Structural stability; Structural mechanics; Structural engineering; Laminated composite and layered materials; Steel structures; Sandwich structures; Nonlinear buckling theory; Applied mathematics; Structural failure; Solid mechanics. |
Structures Academics A-Z |
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Structures Research Staff A-Z
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Dan BompaResearch Associate, PhDHybrid connections of RC floors to steel columns by means of shearkeys, structural testing, numerical and analytical modelling Email Dan |
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Corrado ChisariMarie Curie Fellow, PhDProject: MultiCAMS - Multi-level Model Calibration for the Assessment of Historical Masonry Structures Email Corrado |
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Abobakr ElwakeelResearch Associate, PhDUnderstanding the cracking behaviour of reinforced concrete elements subjected to the restraint of imposed strains Email Abo |
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Stanyslav GrosmanResearch Associate, PhDNonlinear structural response; Finite element analysis; Robustness assessment; Meta modelling techniques; Masonry structures; Parametric design Email Stanyslav |
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Pinelopi KyvelouResearch Associate, PhDCold-formed steel structures Email Pinelopi |
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Anton KöllnerMarie SkÅ‚odowska-Curie Individual Fellow, Dr.-Ing.Project: Material damage and buckling instability: towards a unifying general theory (DamBuckler) Applied Mechanics, Stability Theory, Material Damage, Composite Structures (FRPs) Email Anton |
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Luca ModeneseImperial College Research Fellow, PhDComputational models of the musculoskeletal anatomy; Advanced dynamic analyses to understand the principles underlying human motion and motor control Email Luca |
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Bartolomeo PantoMarie Curie Fellow, PhDProject: Realistic Assessment of Historical Masonry Bridges under Extreme Environmental Actions (REMBA project) Natural Risk Assessment, Structural Failure, Cultural Heritage Preservation, Historical Bridges, High Fidelity Models, Macro-models, Non-linear Analyses, Seismic and Flood Risk Assessment. Email Bartolomeo |
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Adeleke SoyemiResearch Assistant, PhDEmail Adeleke |
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Xiang YunResearch AssistantStructural testing; High strength steel structures; Aluminium structures and Steel structure design Email Xiang |
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Jun YeResearch Associate, PhDDevelopment of new computer-based tools for both architects and engineers to help with the creation, optimisation, realisation/construction of buildings with complex geometry; theoretical and experimental study on the fundamental behaviour and design of steel/composite structures, subjected to normal and extreme loading events. Email Jun |
Structures Research Staff A-Z |
Structures Research Students A-Z
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Deema Abu-SalmaStarted Oct 2018Seismic design of framed RC structures Supervised by: Vollum, R.L.; Macorini, L. Email Deema |
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Firdaus AbdolKalaryStarted Nov 2015Response of steel structures to extreme loads Supervised by: Malaga Chuquitaype, C. Email Firdaus |
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Omar AlgassemStarted Oct 2017Strut and tie modelling of reinforced concrete structures Supervised by: Vollum, R.L. Email Omar |
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Joao Angelo SioStarted Sep 2018Design-oriented robustness assessment of multi-storey reinforced concrete building structures Supervised by: Izzuddin, B.A. Email Angelo |
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Adam BekeleStarted Oct 2016Meta-modelling of lattice materials for sustainable civil engineering Supervised by: Wadee, M.A.; Phillips, A.T.M. Email Adam |
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Behnam Behzadi SofianiStarted Oct 2017Study of angle columns Supervised by: Gardner, L.; Wadee, M.A. Email Benham |
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Metin BicerStarted Jan 2020The use of machine learning in analysis of sport movements Supervised by: Modensese, L; Phillips, A.T.M. Email Metin |
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Adrien BoyezStarted Oct 2015Shell bending theory for axisymmetric cylindrical shells of stepwise varying thickness Supervised by: Sadowski, A.; Izzuddin, B.A. Email Adrien |
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Arnault CailletStarted Oct 2019Modelling skeletal muscles as three-dimensional force-generating structures Supervised by: Modensese, L; Phillips, A.T.M.; Farina, D. Email Arnault |
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Javier Canada Perez-SalaStarted Oct 2018Structural behaviour and design criteria of segmental high-speed railways bridges Supervised by: Ruiz-Teran, A. Email Javier |
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Yiwei ChenStarted Oct 2020Finite element analysis under extreme loading Supervised by: Izzuddin, B.A. Email Yiwei |
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Matthew ChuoStarted Oct 2018Adaptive contact and cracking analysis of solid continuum structures Supervised by: Izzuddin, B.A. Email Matthew |
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Xiapeng DingStarted Oct 2019Seismic behaviour of nonstructural components Supervised by: Elghazouli, A.Y. Email Xiapeng |
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Osama EidStarted Jan 2019Strengthening reinforced concrete structures with ultra high performance concrete Supervised by: Vollum, R.L.; Wong, H.S. Email Osama |
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Mohamed El AshriStarted February 2020Advanced Modelling of Masonry Arch Bridges Supervised by: Macorini, L.; Izzuddin, B.A. Email Mohamed |
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Marcus FiliagiStarted Nov 2015Strut and tie modelling of concrete structures Supervised by: Vollum, R.L. Email Marcus |
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Xi GuoStarted Jan 20203D printing of stainless steel Supervised by: Gardner, L. Email Xi |
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Cheng HuangStarted Oct 2018Metal 3D printing Supervised by: Gardner, L. Email Cheng |
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Josh KaufmannStarted Oct 2016Bone health in amputees Supervised by: Phillips, A.T.M.; McGregor, A. Email Josh |
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Karim KhouryStarted Oct 2020Restraint induced cracking in reinforced concrete walls and slabs Supervised by: Vollum, R.L.; Izzuddin, B. Email Karim |
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Constantinos KyprianouStarted Oct 2016TBC Supervised by: Gardner, L.; Nethercot, D.A. Email Constantinos |
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Junxu LaiStarted Oct 2019High-fidelity modelling of building structures for extreme loading Supervised by: Izzuddin, B.A. Email Junxu |
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Luke LapiraStarted Oct 2019The design of warped steel panels under in-plane shear Supervised by: Wadee, M. A.; Gardner, L. Email Luke |
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Maria LiapopoulouStarted Oct 2018Seismic behaviour of steel structures Supervised by: Elghazouli, A.Y. Email Maria |
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Carlos Melchor PlacenciaStarted Feb 2019Effect of the Long-Term Behaviour of Wood on the Seismic Performance of Timber buildings Supervised by: Malaga Chuquitaype, C. Email Carlos |
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Ayse MujdeciStarted Sept 2018Inelastic behaviour of composite-steel rubberised concrete members Supervised by: Elghazouli, A.Y. Email Ayse |
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Luis Munoz HeinenStarted Nov 2017Dynamic cycle models for physics-based seismic hazard analysis Supervised by: Stafford, P. Email Luis |
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Chunyan QuanStarted Oct 2017Direct strength method for the design of thin-walled structures considering element interaction Supervised by: Gardner, L. Email Chunyan |
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Branimir RadukicStarted Oct 2016Prevention and treatment of fragilities fractures Supervised by: Phillips, A.T.M. Email Branimir |
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Kamil RiedelStarted Oct 2018Achieving buildability and robustness in demountable precast buildings As part of the CDT in Sustainable Civil Engineering Supervised by: Vollum, R.L.; Izzuddin, B. Email Kamil |
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Burak SahinStarted Jan 2018Seismic design of steel and composite structures Supervised by: Elghazouli, A.Y. Email Burak |
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Harry SlackStarted Oct 2019Topology optimization with applications in wire and arc additive manufacturing Supervised by: Wadee, M. A.; Gardner, L. Email Harry |
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Robert StephensStarted Nov 2012Investigation of new or novel methods of accurately measuring the response of structures under blast loading Supervised by: Louca, L. Email Robert |
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Leena Tahir KibriyaStarted Oct 2016Damage avoidance structural systems Supervised by: Malaga Chuquitaype, C. Email Leena |
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Rodrigo Thiers MoggiaStarted Oct 2016Seismic design of CLT timber buildings Supervised by: Malaga Chuquitaype, C. Email Rodrigo |
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Nathan VellaStarted Jan 2016Cold formed steel and timber composite structures Supervised by: Gardner, L. Email Nathan |
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Ben WeberStarted Dec 2020Wire and arc additive manufacturing in construction Supervised by: Gardner, L. Email Ben |
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Eric (Zichang) YangStarted Oct 2020Design of steel structures by advanced analysis Supervised by: Gardner, L. Email Eric |
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Zeyu WangStarted Jan 2020Design of pile caps and related structures Supervised by: Vollum, R.L. Email Zeyu |
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Bobby ZhangStarted Sep 2019Combined finite element and musculoskeletal analysis using highly discretised anatomical muscle models Supervised by: Modenese, L.; Phillips, A.T.M. Email Bobby |
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Yufei ZhuStarted Oct 2019Plastic design of High strength steel (HSS) beams and portal frames Supervised by: Gardner, L. Email Yufei |
Structures Research Students A-Z |
Technical, laboratory and administration staff
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Les ClarkLaboratory and Hydraulics Operations Manager, StructuresRoom 236, +44 (0)207 594 5941, Email Les |
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Paul CrudgeLaboratory and Workshop Services Manager, StructuresRoom 219b, +44 (0)207 594 5902, Email Paul |
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Gordon HerbertStructures Laboratory Research Technician, StructuresRoom 236, +44 (0)207 594 6082, Email Gordon |
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Bob (Delroy) HewittTechnician, StructuresRoom 236, +44 (0)207 594 3283, Email Bob |
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Alfredo OlivoLaboratory Technician, StructuresRoom 120b, +44 (0)207 594 5949, Email Freddie |
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Trevor SticklandEngineering Laboratory Technician, StructuresRoom 236, +44 (0)207 594 3224, Email Trevor |
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Ruth BelloMSc Cluster Administrator, StructuresRoom 439, +44 (0)207 594 6040, Email Ruth |
Technical, laboratory and administration staff |
Structures Emeritus, Senior Research Investigators, Visitors and Honorary staff
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Professor Patrick DowlingEmeritus Professor of Steel StructuresAlthough he left Imperial in 1994 to take the post of Vice Chancellor at the University of Surrey, Professor Dowling has always retained an association with his alma mater, where he continues to hold the post of Visiting Professor. He was elected to the Fellowship of Imperial College in 1997, was awarded a CBE in 2001 for services to Industry and Higher Education, and has served until recently as the Chairman of the British Science Association. |
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Professor Roger HobbsSenior Research Investigator, Distinguished Research Fellow and Emeritus Professor of Structural EngineeringProfessor Hobbs has been associated with Imperial for over 50 years, completing his BSc and PhD here in the 1960s, and later serving as Head of Department in the mid 1990s. Throughout his career, he has maintained close links with Industry, and is still active in Tension Technology International, Ltd, providing design services in moorings for offshore structures, a place where interesting research topics frequently emerge. He was involved with the EU committee responsible for the development of the steel Eurocode, EC3, and with the latest edition of the OCIMF Mooring Guidelines. |
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Professor David Lloyd-SmithEmeritus Professor of Structural MechanicsDavid Lloyd Smith retired in 2009, but remains active as a teacher, researcher and scholar in the field of structural mechanics. In recognition of his contribution to the academic life of the College, he was elected to the Fellowship of Imperial College in May 2012. |
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Professor David NethercotSenior Research Investigator, Emeritus Professor of Civil Engineering, Professor David A Nethercot OBE, is former Head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Imperial College and former Deputy Principal (Teaching) of the Engineering Faculty. He has more than thirty years experience of research, specialised advisory work and committee activity in the area of steel, aluminium and composite construction. |
Emeritus and Senior Research Investigators |
Visiting and honorary staff
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Atula Abeysekera | Professor of Practice: Atula is a specialist in enterprise risk management and is a senior risk officer in the City of London with over 25 years experience in working for global financial organisations. He is a Chartered Accountant and a Chartered Civil Engineer. Atula holds a Masters degree in Engineering Hydrology at the Department of Civil Engineering at Imperial College. Atula teaches business risk management to 2nd year and 3rd year MEng students. |
Haig Gulvanessian |
Visiting Professor |
Gaby Khoury |
Senior Research Investigator, Visiting Professor: Gaby Khoury has been a Visiting Professor since leaving Imperial College in 2009. During his time at the College, he worked in a wide range of specialisations, including the impact of fire on structures, fire safety and the London Greenways Project. He has also worked on the design and construction of airships. |
Alan Powderham |
Visiting Professor |
Michael Rotter | Visiting Professor |
Faith Wainwright | Visiting Professor |
Visiting and Honorary staff |