Joe Gattas

Associate Professor Joe Gattas is affiliated with the University of Queensland's School of Civil Engineering, where he leads the Folded Structures research group. His work bridges origami-inspired engineering, computational building design, and advanced manufacturing, with a focus on lightweight/modular structures and timber engineering.

• Education: BEng (2009) and PhD (2013) from the University of Queensland and University of Oxford, respectively.

Research interests emphasize digital fabrication, hybrid materials, and structural innovation. His recent publications highlight trends in timber-CFRP composites, self-shaping structures, and value chain optimization for sustainable timber use.

Scientific awards include the prestigious John Monash Scholarship. He actively supervises PhD and Master’s students in projects related to timber composites, structural optimization, and low-cost housing.

Joe contributes to ARC Research Hub initiatives, co-leading Manufacturing Innovation and Value Chain Innovation nodes, and develops open-source tools like TimberTracker to visualize timber supply-demand dynamics.