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Michael Quilligan is an Associate Professor at the School of Engineering, University of Limerick. His research focuses on structural engineering, particularly in bridge loading analysis, life cycle assessment, and engineering education methodologies. He has contributed to innovative projects like deployable tensegrity grids and traffic load modeling for long-span bridges. Dr. Quilligan actively integrates sustainability principles into civil engineering curricula through problem-based learning frameworks. His work bridges theoretical analysis with real-world applications, emphasizing infrastructure resilience and environmental impact.
Key research areas include:
- Extreme load effects on bridges
- Life cycle assessment in construction
- Tensegrity structural systems
- Education innovation in civil engineering
- Connected vehicle infrastructure impacts
Recent publications highlight advancements in biogenic carbon accounting, ARMA-based load simulation, and bridge traffic analysis. His work frequently appears in journals like Structural Engineering International and Advances in Engineering Software. Quilligan collaborates internationally on topics ranging from coal rock mechanics to sustainable timber use.
