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Dr Lisa Ottenhaus is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Civil Engineering, University of Queensland, specializing in structural timber engineering. Her research focuses on timber connection design, reversible joints, and modular timber construction, with an emphasis on durability, adaptability, and sustainability.
- PhD in seismic performance of timber connections (University of Canterbury, New Zealand)
- MSc in Structural Engineering (Delft University of Technology)
- BSc in Civil Engineering (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
Lisa co-leads Node 3 and Project 1.2 on extending building life within the ARC Advance Timber Hub, and contributes to international standards via TM-010 (Australian Standards) and COST Action Helen. She has presented at conferences including the World Conference on Timber Engineering and International Holzbau Forum, and her work has been featured in media outlets like The Guardian and Built Offsite.
Research trends in her 15 most recent publications (2022–2025) cover timber connection mechanics, reversible joint systems, impact of moisture cycling, recycled timber properties, and parametric design for modular timber. Her studies often integrate experimental testing with analytical modeling to advance circular economy principles in construction.
Advising and grants include leadership in the ARC Research Hub (2023–2028) and ARC Linkage Projects (2022–2027), with supervision roles in PhD projects on engineered recycled hardwood, moisture effects on connections, and offsite timber manufacturing. She also contributes to design guidance and timber standards development.
