Irwanda Laory

Dr. Irwanda Laory is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering at the University of Warwick, specializing in Structural Health Monitoring (SHM), damage detection, and intelligent infrastructure. He holds a BSc from Bandung Institute of Technology (Indonesia), an MSc from Bauhaus-Universität Weimar (Germany), and a PhD from EPFL (Switzerland). His research focuses on data interpretation methods, measurement system design, and computer-aided engineering for infrastructure resilience.

Education:

• BSc Civil Engineering, Bandung Institute of Technology
• MSc Natural Hazard and Mitigation in Structural Engineering, Bauhaus-Universität Weimar
• PhD Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)

Research emphasizes SHM techniques, Bayesian structural identification, and the integration of machine learning in civil infrastructure. Key contributions include thermal strain extraction for bridge assessment and anomaly detection using neural networks. His work spans smart materials, sensor networks, and sustainable construction practices.

Publications highlight advancements in model-free data interpretation, damage detection algorithms, and infrastructure monitoring. Notable awards include the SHMII-8 Best Paper Award (2017).

Grants and Projects:

• ENHANCE Erasmus+ Project (€1M, 2018)
• Warwick Impact Fund (£28.3k, 2015)
• Newton Fund Institutional Links Grant (£67.7k, 2016)

Advises PhD students including Mr. Pamuncak (2017–2021) and oversees the Warwick SHM Group. Collaborates with institutions like the Warwick Institute for Science of Cities and the Center for Intelligent Infrastructure in Indonesia (IntelStruct).