Dr. Jurgen Becque is an Associate Professor in Structural Engineering at the University of Cambridge's Department of Engineering. He specializes in cold-formed steel structures, stainless steel structural behavior, and stability analysis, with a focus on local-overall buckling interaction and innovative design methodologies. His work bridges experimental investigations with computational modeling and machine learning applications. Research Interests: Cold-formed steel structural systems Stainless steel column stability Local and overall buckling interaction Mechanics-based design optimization Machine learning for structural behavior prediction Recent publications demonstrate expertise in cross-sectional stability, connection mechanics, and composite systems like UHPC-confined stainless steel columns. His work addresses both monotonic and cyclic loading scenarios, contributing to Eurocode 3 design standards.
Professor Emily So serves as Deputy Head of the School of Arts and Humanities at the University of Cambridge and directs the Cambridge University Centre for Risk in the Built Environment (CURBE). A chartered civil engineer with extensive field experience, she holds leadership roles in the Open-Oxford-Cambridge AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership and chairs the Faculty EDI Committee. Her research focuses on urban risk and resilience , particularly in earthquake-prone regions. Combining structural engineering with epidemiological approaches, she develops innovative casualty estimation models and engages directly with affected communities worldwide. Her work spans seismic safety, disaster epidemiology, and remote sensing applications for rapid damage assessment. Professor So's publication trends reveal strong emphasis on machine learning for disaster risk modeling , with recent work featuring graph neural networks, deep clustering for urban morphology, and LSTM-based population forecasting. Her research bridges engineering, social sciences, and data science to address resilience in developing nations. 2010 Shah Family Innovation Prize (Earthquake Engineering Research Institute) Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (FICE) Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) member advising UK government As Director of CURBE, she leads interdisciplinary collaborations with EEFIT, Global Earthquake Model (GEM), World Bank, and USGS. Her field investigations following major earthquakes inform practical solutions for vulnerable communities, notably contributing to the 2017 World Building of the Year design in China. Current work includes sabbatical research for 2025-2026 focused on decolonizing architectural approaches to disaster resilience. Professor So maintains active roles in professional organizations and international disaster response frameworks, with her CURBE team developing methodologies now implemented globally for seismic safety improvements.
Professor Radan Slavik is a distinguished academic at the University of Southampton's Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) within the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. His research focuses on the generation, manipulation, and detection of optical signals carrying information through signal phase and amplitude-phase interactions. As a Professorial Fellow-Research, he leads groundbreaking work in coherent optical communications, hollow core optical fibres, and optical frequency combs. Slavik's research interests span multiple cutting-edge domains including Coherent Optical Communications, Hollow Core Optical Fibres, Optical Frequency Combs, Ultra-stable Laser Oscillators, and Radio Frequency Photonics. His work has been pivotal in developing lightwave technologies that exploit optical phase, enabling significant advancements in internet capacity through coherent optical communications. His research on hollow core fibres has revealed their remarkable insensitivity to environmental variations, particularly temperature, which has opened new applications in seismic sensing, LIDAR calibration, and data center networks. His publication record reveals a strong focus on hollow core fibre technology, with recent work exploring thermal stability, gas dynamics in hollow core fibres, and applications in telecommunications infrastructure. The research demonstrates increasing sophistication in measurement techniques, fibre design, and practical implementations across multiple domains including sensing, communications, and metrology. Fellow of OSA (2017) Thermally-insensitive Hollow Core Optical Fibres (2018) Professor Slavik actively supervises multiple PhD students including Mitchell Gerrard, Win Adiyansyah Indra, Rene Andres Reynolds Hamel, Usue Irene Barbeito Edreira, Karim Elglmady, and Amalie Gjelsvik. His research is supported by significant grants from EPSRC, Royal Society, and EURAMET-EMRP-MSU, with collaborations spanning National Physical Laboratory, API Sensors Ltd., and University College London. His work on hollow core fibres with low thermal sensitivity forms a flagship research topic, comprising four distinct streams: fundamental fibre properties, new approaches to thermal stability, demonstration of low thermal sensitivity applications, and gas dynamics in gas-filled hollow core fibres.
Mohd Ahmad Syed is a Senior Lecturer in Geotechnical Engineering at the University of Manchester's Department of Civil Engineering and Management. His research focuses on climate change impacts on geotechnical infrastructure, resilient and sustainable infrastructure design, and earthquake engineering. He holds a PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and has industry experience with firms like Consulting Engineering Services (I) Pvt. Ltd and Dar Al-Handasah Consultants. Education: BTech (Hons) in Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (2001) MTech in Geotechnical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (2003) PhD in Seismic Analyses of Waterfront Structures, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (2009) Research Interests: Climate change modelling for geotechnical infrastructure resilience Development of sustainable construction materials (e.g., bagasse ash) Seismic risk analysis for dams and tunnels in West Africa Artificial soil weathering techniques for laboratory testing Coupled numerical methods for embankment stability under climate scenarios Editorial Activities: Assistant Editor, International Journal of Geomechanics (ASCE) Assistant Editor, Indian Geotechnical Journal (Springer) Key Achievements: Developed first-of-its-kind displacement-based S-curve for seismic earth pressure analysis Co-developed methodologies for post-liquefaction pile behavior and blast-loaded tunnels Guided 10 PhD/MSc students in geotechnical resilience and sustainability topics
Dr. Esmaeel Esmaeeli is a Senior Lecturer in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Brunel University London, serving as Course Director for the MSc in Structural Engineering. His work focuses on sustainable structural retrofitting solutions, safety, and resilience of concrete and masonry structures. Brunel University London (Current: Senior Lecturer) Queen’s University Belfast (Postdoctoral Fellow, Horizon 2020 MSC Fellowship) University of Minho (PhD research on Hybrid Composite Plate) K. N. Toosi University (MSc research on seismic strengthening) His research spans advanced materials like Strain-Hardening Cementitious Composite (SHCC) and Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) for seismic retrofitting, computational modeling of FRP-concrete interfaces, and dynamic response under extreme loads. Recent work includes the SMArtPlate and Hybrid Composite Plate (HCP) systems. Scientific recognition includes the Horizon 2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship and a Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) scholarship. He has advised on structural vulnerability assessments and leads teams in consultancy projects.
Professor Hing-Ho Tsang is the Chair in Civil and Structural Engineering at the University of Dundee, with over a decade of academic experience in Australia and Hong Kong. His research focuses on advancing sustainable infrastructure solutions, earthquake resilience, and green technologies to enhance building and infrastructure safety against natural disasters. He holds a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) certification and advises governments and industries on building codes and seismic design guidelines. Tsang chairs the Global Network for Geotechnical Seismic Isolation (GSI) and serves as the Australian National Delegate to the International Association for Earthquake Engineering (IAEE). His expertise spans geotechnical seismic isolation, recycled materials in construction, and structural dynamics, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) like resilient infrastructure, circular economy, and climate action. With over 200 publications and a career-long impact ranking in Civil Engineering, Tsang has received prestigious awards including the R W Chapman Medal and Research Impact Award. Research Focus: Seismic design, sustainable construction, bio-inspired materials, and geotechnical isolation systems. Awards: Top Cited Article (2021–2022), Teaching Excellence Award (2022), and multiple international recognitions. Leadership Roles: Editorial board member for Geosynthetics International , organizer of the 18th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering technical session. His work emphasizes equity-driven engineering solutions, fostering inclusive and disaster-resilient communities. Current projects include innovative modular building systems and AI-driven seismic response models.
Professor Anna Korre is a leading academic in Environmental Engineering at Imperial College London's Faculty of Engineering. She serves as Associate Provost (Sustainability) and held the role of Co-Director of Energy Futures Lab (2018-2024). Her primary affiliation is with the Department of Earth Science & Engineering, where she leads the Minerals, Energy and Environmental Engineering Research Group. Her research focuses on risk modeling, environmental impact assessments, and engineering solutions for sustainable resource production and decarbonization. Key areas include carbon capture and storage (CCS), geothermal energy, and life cycle analysis of industrial systems. Affiliations: Energy Futures Lab, Institute for Molecular Science & Engineering, Minerals, Energy and Environmental Engineering Group Committee Roles: Chair of Earth Science & Engineering Sustainability Committee, member of University Sustainability Strategy Committee Her work integrates computational modeling, artificial intelligence, and multi-disciplinary collaboration to address global energy challenges. Over 150+ peer-reviewed publications and high-impact projects funded by UKRI, EU, and industry partners demonstrate her leadership in advancing sustainable technologies. She has appeared in media including BBC's The Life Scientific podcast discussing carbon capture innovations. Research highlights include optimizing CO2 storage networks, assessing geothermal reservoir risks, and evaluating lithium production sustainability. She champions industry-academia partnerships to translate research into real-world decarbonization solutions.
Dr Donya Hajializadeh is an Associate Professor of Structural Engineering at the University of Surrey's School of Sustainability, Civil and Environmental Engineering. She holds multiple professional qualifications including Chartered Engineer (CEng) and European Engineer (EUR ING), and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Her roles include Director of Employability (since 2020), Deputy Coordinator of the Surrey/ICE Scholarship (since 2019), and IStructE Liaison Officer (since 2021). She is also affiliated with the Surrey Institute for People-Centred Artificial Intelligence (PAI). Her education includes a BEng (Hons), MEng, and PhD in relevant fields. Research focuses on structural health monitoring (SHM), machine learning applications in asset management, and deep learning for damage identification. Key areas include railway bridge dynamics, vibration analysis, and resilience assessment under seismic and environmental hazards. Current PhD students include Chia Sadik (Transport Infrastructure Failure Assessment) and Michael Millgate (Dynamic Characterisation of Tall RC Buildings). Teaching responsibilities include ENG1073 Fluid Mechanics and ENGM054 Earthquake Engineering. Research aligns with sustainable development goals, emphasizing infrastructure sustainability and carbon reduction strategies. Notable projects include rail bridge innovation recognized by the Chief Scientific Adviser Award and presentations on damage identification techniques to government officials. She contributes actively to interdisciplinary initiatives, integrating AI with civil engineering for smarter infrastructure solutions.
Professor Sondipon Adhikari is a Professor of Engineering Mechanics at the James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge (2001) and has held academic positions at Swansea University (2007–2021), Bristol University (2003–2007), and visiting roles at institutions worldwide. His research focuses on structural dynamics, probabilistic methods, and computational mechanics, with applications in uncertainty quantification, vibration energy harvesting, and nanoscale systems. He has secured over £4.0M in research funding, published six books, and authored 400+ peer-reviewed papers (h-index 73). His awards include the Wolfson Research Merit Award (2010), Philip Leverhulme Prize (2007), and EPSRC Advanced Research Fellowship (2004–2009). Recent research highlights include inertial amplifier-based vibration control systems, bladeless wind turbine optimization, and topological metamaterials. He leads grants in energy harvesting, structural dynamics, and multiscale mechanics.
Dr. Matt Bonney is a Lecturer in Space Engineering at Swansea University, affiliated with the School of Aerospace, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. He holds a position in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and is actively involved in postgraduate supervision. His research focuses on digital twin technology, nonlinear structural dynamics, mechanical joint modeling, seismic reliability, and uncertainty quantification, with recent emphasis on digital twin security and thermo-mechanical coupling in assembled structures. Dr. Bonney's expertise spans multi-physics joint modeling and multi-disciplinary development of digital twins, with international collaborations. He teaches modules such as 'Advanced Space Systems' (EG-M334) and 'Aerospace Systems' (EGA220), emphasizing space system design, orbital mechanics, and cyber-physical security. His research highlights include the development of a Python Flask-based digital twin operational platform, contextualization of information in digital twin processes, and experimental studies on frictional interfaces. His work on uncertainty quantification and seismic reliability has applications in nuclear reactor systems and civil engineering structures. Dr. Bonney currently supervises a PhD student focusing on nonlinearities in thermal-mechanical joints. His research outputs include over 30 peer-reviewed publications, with contributions to journals like Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing and Data-Centric Engineering .
Dr. Anwar Ali is a Lecturer in the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Swansea University's Bay Campus, affiliated with the School of Aerospace, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. He holds an M.S. in Electronic Engineering (2010) and a Ph.D. in Electronic and Communication Engineering (2014) from Politecnico di Torino, Italy. His research focuses on: Power electronic converters and conditioning systems Embedded systems for aerospace applications Analog/mixed-signal circuit design Satellite technologies including power management Attitude determination and control systems Thermal modeling of aerospace systems Dr. Ali has authored over 50 publications with recent works concentrated in satellite power systems, thermal analysis of spacecraft, machine learning applications in healthcare/robotics, and energy harvesting techniques. His research demonstrates consistent innovation in small satellite technologies and cross-disciplinary applications of electrical engineering principles. He currently supervises PhD projects on: Wireless power transfer for implantable medical devices Integrated power and attitude control optimization for small spacecraft and teaches modules including Analogue Design, Software Engineering, Embedded System Design, and Integrated Circuit Design.
Scott Staniewicz is a researcher at the University of Texas at Austin in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics. His work focuses on geophysical applications of computer vision and remote sensing, particularly using Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) to detect surface deformation and tropospheric noise features. Academic Affiliation: University of Texas at Austin Research Focus: Surface deformation analysis, InSAR data processing, tropospheric noise mitigation Email: scott.stanie@utexas.edu Staniewicz's research employs computer vision techniques like Laplacian of Gaussian (LoG) filtering to identify spatially coherent deformation features (e.g., subsidence/uplift in oil-producing regions). His methods integrate noise spectrum estimation from real data and simulations to distinguish true deformation signals from atmospheric artifacts. Recent work includes software development for automated InSAR analysis and large-scale studies of anthropogenic deformation in the Permian Basin. He has contributed to open-source tools such as Blobsar (2025a) and Troposim (2025b) for deformation detection, and collaborated on studies analyzing seismic sequences (Skoumal et al., 2020), tropospheric delay corrections (Li et al., 2019; Yang et al., 2024), and statewide seismic networks (Savvaidis et al., 2019). His publications demonstrate expertise in combining computer vision with geophysical data analysis.
Dr. Marina Bock is a Chartered Civil Engineer and Lecturer in Civil Engineering at Aston University's College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. She specializes in structural engineering with expertise in metallic structures, additive manufacturing, and numerical modeling. Currently accepting PhD students, her work bridges academic research and industry applications in sustainable construction. Her educational background includes: PG Cert in Building and Design and Construction Technology, University of Wolverhampton (2017-2018) PhD in Local Buckling and Web Crippling Response of Stainless Steels, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (2010-2015) MSc in Patch Loading of Hybrid Plate Girders, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (2004-2010) Dr. Bock's research integrates laboratory experiments and numerical modeling to advance metallic structural systems, with pioneering work in additive manufacturing for construction. Her investigations span stainless steel design code development, corrosion prevention in reinforced concrete using hydrogels, and cold-formed steel behavior. Recent projects focus on sustainable infrastructure solutions through novel composite materials. Analysis of her 2022-2025 publications reveals dominant themes in additive manufactured aluminum structures, cold-formed steel design methodologies, and sustainable paving materials for urban heat island mitigation. Her work consistently addresses practical engineering challenges through experimental validation and code-compliant design solutions. Scientific recognition includes: IStructE Academic Research Award Commendation (2021) for research on aluminum SHS/RHS under biaxial bending Dr. Bock has secured significant research funding including a Royal Society Research Grant (£20k, 2023) for additive manufactured Al7075 aluminum and Innovate UK funding (£437k) for UV-reflective resin-based paving. Previous internal projects (£20k) focused on structural aluminum applications. She supervises PhD research in additive manufacturing and corrosion prevention while maintaining industry collaborations. Her experimental work utilizes advanced university laboratories for structural testing, with collaborations spanning European research consortia and industrial partners. Current projects involve multi-institutional teams developing reusable structural systems and solar-energy-harvesting building envelopes.
Sergei Lebedev is a Professor of Geophysics at the University of Cambridge's Department of Earth Sciences and holds an adjunct professorship at Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies. His primary affiliation is with the Bullard Laboratories. He specializes in seismology, seismic tomography, and the structural evolution of the Earth's crust and upper mantle, with a focus on regions like the North Atlantic, Africa, and Tibet. Lebedev leads major projects such as SEA-SEIS and Ireland Array, combining research with public engagement. His work integrates seismic data with geodynamic models to understand tectonic processes, volcanic systems, and resource exploration. PhD: Princeton University (2000) MSc: Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (1991) Research interests include seismic imaging methods, lithospheric dynamics, and the interplay between seismicity and tectonic evolution. He has contributed to studies on cratonic lithosphere structure, mantle plumes, and crustal deformation mechanisms.
Professor Stephen Roberts holds the Royal Academy of Engineering / Man Group Chair in Machine Learning at the University of Oxford. He is affiliated with the Oxford-Man Institute and Somerville College. With a DPhil in machine learning and a physics background, his research spans environmental science, financial systems, and geophysics. He co-leads the Machine Learning Research Group and directs the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Autonomous, Intelligent Machines and Systems (AIMS). His academic journey includes prior faculty roles at Imperial College London before joining Oxford in 1999. Key research interests include tidal analysis using AI, climate modeling, geospatial data interpretation, and financial algorithm design. He has pioneered tools like RTide for coastal flooding prediction and developed machine learning frameworks for environmental and economic applications. Education: DPhil in Machine Learning, Physics undergraduate degree Affiliations: Oxford-Man Institute, Somerville College, EPSRC AIMS CDT Key Projects: SWOT mission data corrections, Antarctic bedrock mapping, carbon footprint reduction in ML His work bridges disciplines, applying ML to solve complex problems in climate science, finance, and geology. Awards include Fellowship of the Royal Academy of Engineering and IET. Current focus areas include improving climate model accuracy and fostering interdisciplinary training through the AIMS program.
