Kenneth Mak Email & Phone Number

Victoria, Bc, Ca

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

My role is to design the structural system for buildings and sculptures. I have applied conventional and parametric design approaches to a range of projects, which include conventional (e.g. steel, concrete, wood, mass timber) and unconventional (e.g. cable, rammed earth and fibre-reinforced polymer sandwich panels) materials systems.

Ontario, Canada

My thesis is focused on the long-term durability of natural building materials, specifically addressing the replacement of conventional fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) systems with sustainable alternatives for new construction and rehabilitation, including the use of flax fibres, pine oil and furfural. In addition, I mentor other doctoral and master's degree students as well as supervise undergraduate students through their research programs. This ranges from project development and fabrication to testing and analysis. My involvement also spans to other fields, such as Chemical Engineering and the use of cellulose nanocrystals for structural applications. Furthermore, I have been involved in numerous peer review processes and grant applications.

Ontario, Canada

My role is to ensure and facilitate the completion of a $3,500,000 upgrade to the Structural Engineering Lab at Queen's. This includes the following:- budget and financial management;- lead request for proposals for the different components; and,- coordinate with the department members, technicians and students to ensure minimal delays.

Ontario, Canada

My role was to coordinate and instruct CIVL330: Structural Analysis, a third year Civil Engineering course. This included the following:- develop new course material, including lecture and examination material;- coordinate teaching assistants; and,- deliver course lectures.

Ontario, Canada

My role was to coordinate and instruct CEE305: Structural Theory, a third year Civil Engineering course. This included the following:- develop new course material, including lecture and examination material; and,- deliver course lectures.

Ontario, Canada

My thesis was focused on the development of compressed earth block (CEB) with an improved environmental durability as well as the development of a natural fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) system using natural materials, including flax fibres, pine oil and furfural.

Senegal

My role was to develop organizational capacity within the Union Régionale des Coopératives de Construction et d'Habitat de Thiès (URCCHT) and provide technical assistance where applicable.This included the following:- hire new staff;- develop and execute information sessions to assess member housing and financial needs,- lead request for proposal for construction; and,- analysis of photovoltaic system and masonry structure.

Ontario, Canada

My role was to develop and execute research programs to assess the structural performance of straw bale walls and steel speaker frames.

Toronto, Canada Area

My role was to analyze video data and code and sort qualitative data, under the supervision of Dr. Ravin Balankrishnan.

My role was to coordinate the education program and facilitate any logistical arrangements for the North American Solar Challenge (NASC).This included the following:- organized and hosted a high school and middle school focused education event known as SolarQuest, including managing financial plan for SolarQuest and creating promotional campaign for SolarQuest; - managed finances and logistics for 13 people on a month long competition; and,- addressed questions and concerns of community, maintained sponsor-team relationships.

Doctor Of Philosophy, Civil Engineering

Activities and Societies: Civil Engineering Graduate Club (VP External Relations), Society of Graduate and Professional Students (Council.

Master'S Of Applied Science, Civil Engineering

Activities and Societies: Others (Listed in Volunteer)

Bachelor Of Applied Science, Civil Engineering

Activities and Societies: Internal Operations Director), Green Roof Project (Community and University Garden Liaison), Queen's Solar.