About
Dr. Angus Grandison is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Greenwich, within the Faculty of Engineering and Science. His research focuses on fire and evacuation modeling, with expertise in the development and application of EXODUS and SMARTFIRE software. He has contributed to EU-funded projects such as FIREDASS (1997-2000), FIREPROOF (2009-2012), and GETAWAY (2011-2014), and has advised on maritime fire safety for IMO certification. His work spans aviation, maritime, and railway sectors, including analyses of Swissair Flight 111 and airborne transmission of pathogens like SARS-CoV-2 in aircraft cabins.
Education: BSc(Hons), MSc, PhD. Teaching responsibilities include delivering courses in Mathematics and Computer Science, organizing the annual Principles and Practice of Fire Modelling short course, and developing online e-learning programs.
Research interests emphasize CFD, parallel computing for large-scale simulations, and risk-based fire safety design. He leads the development of parallel versions of EXODUS and SMARTFIRE, enhancing computational efficiency. Recent work includes aerosol dispersion modeling for cruise ships and trains, with a focus on public health implications of airborne pathogens.
Grants and consultancy include Home Office-sponsored parallel EXODUS implementation (2005-2008) and forensic fire modeling for Lloyd’s Register (2019-2020). His peer-reviewed contributions span journals like Fire Technology and Safety Science.
Labs/Teams: Active in EXODUS and SMARTFIRE software development, collaborating with international clients and regulatory bodies.
