David Tann

Dr David Tann serves as Executive Dean and Vice-Provost (Technology) at the University of East London, leading the School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering. His dual role encompasses strategic academic leadership and technology oversight across the institution, with primary research conducted through UEL's engineering and construction disciplines.

His research expertise spans:

• Sustainable Construction Materials (bioconcrete, self-healing concrete)
• Construction Safety and Health (occupational health services, human factors)
• Concrete Technology and Structural Engineering (composite materials, durability)

Recent publication trends (2023-2025) reveal a strategic pivot toward interdisciplinary sustainability and worker safety, moving beyond earlier structural engineering work. His current research integrates materials science with public health considerations, particularly examining how wearable technologies impact safety practices and addressing systemic inequalities in occupational health access within construction.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications shows consistent collaboration with international researchers (notably Abbas, Olatoye, and Arewa), with growing emphasis on social dimensions of construction safety alongside technical material innovations. This evolution reflects broader industry shifts toward holistic approaches to sustainable infrastructure development.