Allan Manalo

Professor Allan Manalo is Director of the Centre for Future Materials and Professor in Civil Engineering at the University of Southern Queensland. His expertise spans composite materials for infrastructure, including FRP-reinforced concrete and polymer railway sleepers. Research integrates material science with structural engineering applications.

Leadership in the Centre for Future Materials advances sustainable construction materials. Work focuses on durability testing, structural performance simulation, and industrial applications of composites. Contributes to Australian standards for alternative material sleepers (AS1085.22) and FRP bars (BD-108).

International collaborations include visiting professorships at University of Colorado Boulder and West Virginia University. Professional memberships include Composites Australia and International Institute for FRP in Construction.