Dan Bompa

Dr. Dan Bompa is a Senior Lecturer and Lead of the Structures and Materials Testing Lab at the University of Surrey's School of Sustainability, Civil and Environmental Engineering. He specializes in hybrid structural systems, seismic design, and sustainable materials, with over 100 peer-reviewed publications. His research focuses on decarbonizing seismic design, circular economy principles, and low-carbon materials like rubberized concrete and alkali-activated composites. He leads projects such as the UK-Taiwan collaboration on sustainable seismic design and the ReCharged initiative for climate-resilient infrastructure. Bompa is also committed to education, receiving the 2024 Teacher of the Year Award for innovative initiatives like the Sustainable Concrete Cube Competition. He holds professional affiliations with the Institution of Structural Engineers and contributes to funding bodies like UKRI and the EU's Horizon Europe.

Research highlights include award-winning work on structural performance of hybrid systems and probabilistic assessments of low-carbon materials. He advises on global infrastructure projects and sits on expert panels like the Research Fund for Coal and Steel's TGA4 Group. His work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing practical applications of sustainable engineering principles.