Barry Lehane

Barry Lehane is a Winthrop Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering at the University of Western Australia (UWA). He also serves as Director of Opifex Geotechnics Pty Ltd and has held academic roles at Trinity College Dublin (1993–2002) and Imperial College London (1988–1992). His expertise spans geotechnical engineering, foundation design, and soil mechanics. Lehane holds degrees including a BE (Hons 1) from University College Cork and a PhD from Imperial College London, alongside professional certifications like CPEng and FIEAust.

His research focuses on pile aging, offshore wind turbine foundations, and soil-structure interaction. Notable projects include advising on offshore projects such as Yolla (Bass Strait) and Maari (New Zealand), and designing foundations for major infrastructure like the Perth-Mandurah rail line and Gorgon breakwaters. Lehane has led over 35 grants, including studies on pile behavior in layered deposits and suction caisson performance for offshore wind farms.

Lehane’s work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable infrastructure and climate action. His teaching includes courses on applied geomechanics and numerical modeling, reflecting his commitment to both academia and industry.