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Dr. Ciarán Hanley is a Lecturer in Structural Engineering at University College Cork (UCC), specialized in bridge and infrastructure systems. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from UCC (2017), following a BEng (Ord) and BE (Hons) in Civil Engineering (2010–2012). His research focuses on performance-based design, structural safety, and sustainable infrastructure, with contributions to bridge management systems and life-cycle assessment. He serves as a technical reviewer for journals like Structure and Infrastructure Engineering and ICE - Bridge Engineering, and is a board member of the Civil Engineering Research Association of Ireland.
- Education:
- BEng (Ord) Civil Engineering, UCC, 2010
- BE (Hons) Civil Engineering, UCC, 2012
- PhD Civil Engineering, UCC, 2017
- Professional Memberships:
- Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
- International Association of Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE)
- Fédération Internationale du Béton (FIB)
- International Association of Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS)
His research interests emphasize probabilistic design, structural reliability, and resilience of infrastructure. Key themes include multivariate analysis of bridge networks and the integration of sustainability into infrastructure management. He has contributed to EU projects like TU1406 and serves as Rapporteur for EuroStruct. His publications span over a dozen peer-reviewed articles in journals like Journal of Structural Integrity and Maintenance and Proceedings of the ICE.
Dr. Hanley’s teaching includes courses on structural mechanics, prestressed concrete, and design studios. He was a finalist for Engineers Ireland Chartered Engineer of the Year (2019) and actively engages in consultancy for bridge and marine structure design.
