University of Salford 2005-present
Director of Civil Engineering Directorate.
Reader in Engineering Education
Responsible for administration of the activities of the Civil Engineering and delivery of a range of undergraduate and postgraduate taught modules in structural engineering.
Recent research projects include:
• improving the impact resistance of glazing materials for Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive
• pedagogic interventions to improve understanding of structural behaviour
• strengthening techniques for masonry arch bridges
Recent CPD taught courses for industry include:
• Design of glass structures
• Design of steel structures using Eurocodes
• Techniques for the validation of structural analysis