Ryan Hoult

Dr. Ryan Hoult is a Senior Lecturer in Structural and Earthquake Engineering at the University of Newcastle, with a research focus on enhancing seismic resilience of reinforced concrete (RC) structures through experimental testing, advanced modeling, and design innovation. His work addresses critical areas such as RC wall behavior under in-plane/out-of-plane demands, low-damage systems, torsion in asymmetric sections, and sustainable GFRP-compatible concrete.

He holds a PhD and MEngStruct from the University of Melbourne. His career spans multiple institutions including UCLouvain (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow), EPFL (Swiss Government Excellence Fellow), and the University of Melbourne (Lecturer/Senior Tutor).

• Key research areas: Earthquake Engineering, Structural Resilience, GFRP Reinforcement, Performance-Based Design
• Major contributions: Understanding non-ductile concrete vulnerabilities in Australia, developing SMA/GFRP reinforcement systems, and creating simplified seismic demand estimation tools
• Recent publications focus on plastic hinge lengths, torsion analysis, and climate-resilient concrete systems

Scientific Awards

• Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (2022)
• Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship (2018)
• Learning and Teaching Initiatives Grant (2020)

As academic leader, he has supervised one PhD completion (Xiangzhe Weng, 2024) while developing sustainable construction solutions and improving seismic design standards through experimental programs.