Brian Solan is a Lecturer in Foundation Engineering at the Belfast School of Architecture & the Built Environment, Ulster University. His expertise spans foundation engineering, structural engineering, and environmental resilience, with particular focus on infrastructure stability under extreme conditions. Dr. Solan received his education at: Regional Technical College Dundalk (now Institute of Technology) - Civil Engineering studies beginning in 1986 Queen's University Belfast - BEng Honours (1st Class) in June 1991 Queen's University Belfast - PhD in Structural Engineering in 1996 Dr. Solan's research interests center on foundation engineering and infrastructure resilience. His work examines working platform design, traffic loading of infrastructure structures, implementation of Eurocode 7 standards, and the impact of extreme weather flooding on historic arch structures. He has expanded his research into environmental engineering, particularly wastewater treatment and sustainable methods for removing contaminants from water systems. His interdisciplinary approach bridges traditional civil engineering with contemporary environmental challenges, addressing critical infrastructure needs in the face of climate change. Dr. Solan's recent publications demonstrate a shift toward environmentally focused research while maintaining his foundation in structural engineering. His work increasingly addresses the intersection of infrastructure engineering and environmental sustainability, with particular attention to wastewater treatment technologies, emerging contaminants, and climate change adaptation for built heritage. This evolution reflects broader trends in engineering research toward more sustainable and resilient infrastructure solutions. Dr. Solan has received recognition for his work, including: Adrian Long Award (December 3, 2020) Royal Society Travel Scholarship for collaborative work with Professor Robert Ettema at the University of Colorado Dr. Solan has been actively involved in research funding and collaboration. He served as Principal Investigator for the 'Short-span bridge scour under submerged flood flow conditions' project (2015-2017) and was a Co-Investigator on the 'Infrastructure Compromise Avoidance' project (2018-2020). His research has attracted funding supporting both structural engineering and environmental sustainability initiatives. He contributes to the academic community through peer review activities, including for the Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Ground Improvement journal. Dr. Solan maintains professional affiliations with the Institution of Engineers of Ireland and is a graduate member of the Institution of Structural Engineers. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean water and sanitation, sustainable cities and communities, and climate action. His research bridges traditional engineering disciplines with contemporary environmental challenges, positioning him at the intersection of infrastructure resilience and sustainable development.
