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Emad Gad is the Dean of the School of Engineering at Swinburne University of Technology. Previously, he served as Chair of the Department of Civil and Construction Engineering at Swinburne and held roles as Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne and Research Scientist at CSIRO. His expertise spans structural dynamics, residential construction, and materials engineering, with contributions to industry standards and codes. He chairs the Australian Engineered Fasteners and Anchors Council (AEFAC) and serves on the board of the Australian Steel Institute (ASI), while also being a Fellow of Engineers Australia.
- Research Interests: Focuses on structural connections, fastening systems, and sustainable construction materials. Key areas include seismic performance, corrosion assessment, and lifecycle analysis of infrastructure materials.
- Grants: Leads over 114 grants, including major projects in low-carbon concrete, modular building systems, and smart infrastructure asset management. Notable funders include the Australian Research Council and industry partners like SmartCrete CRC and ITW Australia.
- Awards: Recognized with the Greg Hancock Perpetual Medal (2016), Chapman Medal (2015), and Vice Chancellor Industry Engagement Award (2015).
- Professional Activities: Active in industry-academia collaboration, with over 500 publications and extensive supervision of PhD candidates.
His work emphasizes practical applications, such as developing innovative materials for resilient infrastructure and advancing condition monitoring technologies for power distribution systems.
