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Sheffield, Gb

Sheffield

Generation of parametric design and modelling tools in Rhino/Grasshopper for CAD, calculations and laser cutting. In-house software creation via Python, for the design, analysis and optimisation of structural components. Research and development of UCT products, including laser cut reinforcement and steel frames/elements. Undertaking the design and execution of experimental tests, in collaboration with academia and testing facilities.

Research: Python/C++, open-source code platforms, computer aided and parametric design, form-finding, numerical algorithms, scientific visualisation, graphical user interfaces, optimisation methods and machine learning. By using analytical and numerical methods, I help to improve the efficiency of structural design and analysis, and interface with digital fabrication technologies. Involved with the state-of-the-art facilities at the Integrated Civil and Infrastructure Research centre and work closely with industry. Teaching: Parametric modelling and computational design, Python programming, Structural design.

Worked at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich to assist with grant proposals, technical supervision of PhD/Masters students, and the design, analysis and testing of small and large scale prototypes related to digital fabrication. I was responsible for the development of the research group's finite element analysis package, and contributing to numerical methods, form-finding algorithms and visualisation packages through COMPAS, an open-source computational framework used by the architectural and structural disciplines.

Worked on projects including the redevelopment of King’s Cross railway station in London and the structural design of York University metro station in Toronto, Canada. This involved the engineering of structural elements using reinforced concrete, steel and masonry.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Structural Engineering

Thesis title: ‘Design of structural steel elements with the Continuous Strength Method (CSM)’, which extended the CSM using analytical.

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Civil Engineering, 1:1

Masters degree in Civil Engineering specialising in structural design and analysis, and computational methods.