Dan Ridley Ellis

Dr Dan Ridley-Ellis is an Associate Professor at the School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment, Edinburgh Napier University, specializing in Timber Engineering and Wood Science. With over 164 outputs, he leads research on sustainable construction materials, focusing on strength grading of timber, mechanical properties, and resource optimization.

• Education: BEng, MRes, PhD

Research Interests include:

• Development of standards for structural timber grading
• Utilization of underused UK-grown species (e.g., larch, noble fir)
• Non-destructive testing and stress wave methods for wood quality assessment
• Design for deconstruction and recycling of timber systems

Scientific Contributions span journal articles, book chapters, and technical reports. His work addresses challenges in:

• Timber recycling and circular economy practices
• Adaptation of forest resources to climate change
• Harmonizing grading protocols across Europe
• Innovative digital design for sustainable construction

Awards:

• Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (FIMMM)

Advising includes supervising PhD candidates like Wojciech Plowas and Marlene Cramer. Grants include projects funded by the European Commission, Scottish Forestry Trust, and Forestry Commission England.