Cedric D'Mello

Professor Cedric D'Mello is a distinguished Professor of Structural Engineering at City, University of London, where he has been serving since 2012. He previously held positions as Senior Lecturer (1999-2012), Lecturer/Teaching Fellow (1987-1999), and various leadership roles including Associate Dean for Education (2009-2014), Associate Dean for Learning & Teaching (2007-2009), and Assistant Dean for Civil Engineering Programmes (2002-2007). He was also an elected member of University Senate until 2013.

Professor D'Mello received his BSc (Hons) in Structural Engineering (1976) and DPhil in Structural Engineering (1981), both from the University of Sussex. His academic journey began as a Research Assistant at Sussex (1976-1980), followed by positions as Lecturer in Structural Engineering (1980-1981), Postdoctoral Research Assistant at Ocean Engineering Research Centre (1981-1986), and Associate Consultant at OTEC (UK) Ltd (1988-1990).

His research primarily focuses on very large scale testing of structures, with particular emphasis on composite structures and dynamics of structures. His work spans from grouted connections in offshore structures to long span composite floors in buildings, with current research centered on ultra slim floor beams where the floor slab is incorporated within the beam depth. His recent work has expanded into steel structural fire engineering, particularly thermo-mechanical damage modeling for predicting steel deterioration under fire conditions.

Professor D'Mello's extensive publication record demonstrates a clear research trajectory from offshore structures to composite floor systems, with increasing focus on structural fire engineering in recent years. His work shows strong industry collaboration, with many projects supported by UK/European funding bodies and industry partners. His research has practical applications in building cost reduction and sustainable construction through innovative structural designs.

Professor D'Mello has made significant contributions to structural engineering through his books on jack-up platforms and dynamics of structural systems, along with numerous journal articles and conference papers. He has also filed a patent on structural beam design, demonstrating the practical application of his research.

As an academic leader and educator, Professor D'Mello has supervised PhD students including Eric Cheilletz and Sam Tariverdi, and has contributed to engineering education through his leadership roles in curriculum development and educational strategy at City University London.