The Structures PhD community is the largest of such groups in the Department, covering the spectrum from theoretical and numerical to laboratory-based research.
The Structures PhD community is the largest of such groups in the Department, covering the spectrum from theoretical and numerical to laboratory-based research. The group has an active and popular Research Seminar Series of invited speakers running throughout the year, these are listed in the Departmental Events feed.
Key information
- standard cohort entry is October in each year, but may be acceptable to start at any point subject to the approval of sponsors, supervisor(s) and the Department.
- normal duration of PhD is three to 3.5 years.
- every student will have a minimum of one academic supervisor;
- with prior agreement every student will have access to facilities and services appropriate to their work;
- every student will have access to Professional Skills Training and Career Development;
- part-time study is available where the student is nor restricted by visa attendance requirements;
- the programmes carry the award of the PhD degree together with the Diploma of Imperial College (DIC).
What we offer
Facilities
- Office space in a shared research room with your peer group
- Appropriate and specialised software
- State-of-the-art laboratories
- The Departmental Library
Opportunities to
- train as Graduate Teaching Assistants and gain valuable experience
- attend conferences and present your work
- attend courses for Professional Skills Development and Training
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Structures Academic and Teaching Staff A-Z
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Leroy GardnerProfessor of Structural Engineering, PhD, DIC, CEng, FICE, FIStructE, FREngHead of Structural Engineering Section Structural testing; Numerical modelling and the development of design guidance for steel structures. |
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Bassam IzzuddinProfessor of Computational Structural Mechanics, PhD, DIC, MASCE, CEng, FIStructE, FREngNonlinear structural analysis; Finite element analysis; Extreme loading; Simplified modelling; Robustness and progressive collapse; Multi-scale modelling; Steel structures; Concrete structures; Glass structures. |
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Pinelopi KyvelouLecturer in Structural Engineering, PhD, DICTesting, numerical modelling and development of design guidance for steel structures, metallic 3D printed elements, cold-formed steel systems. |
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Luke LoucaReader in Engineering Structures, PhDBehaviour and design of structures subjected to explosions. |
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Lorenzo MacoriniProfessor of Structural Engineering, PhDDirector of the MSc in General Structural Engineering Director of the MSc in Structural Steel Design Masonry structures (numerical modelling, analysis under extreme loading, strengthening); Computational structural mechanics; Composite structures (long-term and collapse behaviour, seismic performance). |
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Christian Malaga ChuquitaypeSenior Lecturer in Structures, PhD, DICDirector of the MSc in Earthquake Engineering Postdoc Champion Earthquake engineering and structural dynamics; structural timber engineering and hybrid construction, resilient and smart structures; performance-based and multi-hazard structural design. |
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Anton KoellnerLecturer in Structural Mechanics and MSc Cluster (Structural Engineering) Director and Examinations Officer Dr.-Ing. habil.Nonlinear mechanics; Structural instability phenomena; FRP Composite structures; Damage mechanics; Damage tolerant design; Analytical and numerical modelling |
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Andrew PhillipsReader in Structural Biomechanics, PhD, CEng, MIMechELearning Threads Coordinator Biomechanics, FE and inverse dynamics; Musculo-skeletal modelling; Blast biomechanics; Orthopaedic device assessment / design, Structural optimization. |
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Sunday Popo-OlaSenior Research and Teaching Fellow, PhD, DIC, FHEAStructural engineering and testing; Composite construction, Modern method of construction, Fixing and anchor technology; Cladding and façade technology; Indigenous materials; Structural modelling; BIM; CAD and expert witness. |
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Andy PullenSenior Research FellowDepartment IC-TAP Representative Structures, Structural materials; Blast and impact loading behaviour; Elements under impact; Extreme compressive stresses; Strain rate. |
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Ana Ruiz-TeranSenior Lecturer in Bridge Engineering, PhD, CEng, MICE, FHEADirector of MSc in Concrete Structures Bridge engineering; Structural engineering; Innovative types of cable-stayed bridges; Spatial arch bridges; Footbridges; Accidental breakage of stay cables; Prestressed concrete; Bridge design. |
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Adam Jan SadowskiSenior Lecturer in Structural Engineering, PhDDepartment GTA Coordinator Senior Tutor, Postgraduate Taught Thin and thick shell structures, stability of shells. |
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Peter StaffordProfessor of Engineering Seismology, PhDDepartment Careers Adviser Quantitative risk analysis; Probabilistic methods in engineering seismology and earthquake engineering; Reliability theory. |
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Margaret SzaboSenior Teaching Fellow in Structures, PhD, FHEASenior Tutor, Undergraduate Undergraduate Year 3 Coordinator Structural mechanics, structural design, biomechanics |
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Robert VollumProfessor of Structural Concrete, PhD, CEng, MIStructEDirector of EPSRC CDT Sustainable Civil Engineering Long-term deflections of reinforced concrete slabs; Beam-column joints; Shear in beams; Punching shear; Numerical modelling of reinforced concrete structures; Strut and tie modelling; Control of early age thermal cracking. |
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Ahmer WadeeProfessor of Nonlinear Mechanics, PhD, CMath, FIMA, CSci, MRIStructural stability; Structural mechanics; Structural engineering; Laminated composite and layered materials; Steel structures; Sandwich structures; Nonlinear buckling theory; Applied mathematics; Structural failure; Solid mechanics. |
| Structures Academics A-Z | |
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Structures Research Students A-Z
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Aya AhmedStarted Sep 2019Simulation and analysis of large-scale portal frames Supervised by: Gardner, L.; Walport, F. Email Aya |
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Metin BicerStarted Jan 2020The use of machine learning in analysis of sport movements Supervised by: Modensese, L; Phillips, A.T.M. Email Metin |
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Hou ChanStarted May 2021Design of steel structures by advanced analysis Supervised by: Gardner, L. Email Hou |
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Yiwei ChenStarted Oct 2020Finite element analysis under extreme loading Supervised by: Izzuddin, B.A. Email Yiwei |
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Matthew ChuoStarted Oct 2018Adaptive contact and cracking analysis of solid continuum structures Supervised by: Izzuddin, B.A. Email Matthew |
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Ruikai DaiStarted Dec 2022Behaviour and design of thin-walled steel components Supervised by: Wadee, M. A.; Gardner, L. Email Ruikai |
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Xiapeng DingStarted Oct 2019Seismic behaviour of nonstructural components Supervised by: Elghazouli, A.Y. Email Xiapeng |
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Osama EidStarted Jan 2019Strengthening reinforced concrete structures with ultra high performance concrete Supervised by: Vollum, R.L.; Wong, H.S. Email Osama |
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Mohamed El AshriStarted February 2020Advanced Modelling of Masonry Arch Bridges Supervised by: Macorini, L.; Izzuddin, B.A. Email Mohamed |
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Karim El KhouryStarted Oct 2020Restraint induced cracking in reinforced concrete walls and slabs Supervised by: Vollum, R.L.; Izzuddin, B. Email Karim |
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Mohamed El-ZeadaniStarted Oct 2020Mechanical and structural assessment of rubberised one-part geopolymer concrete Supervised by: Elghazouli, A.Y.; Bompa, D. Email Mohamed |
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Tong HuStarted Mar 2023Metal 3D printing in construction Supervised by: Gardner, L.; Macorini, L. Email Tong |
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Eknara JundaStarted Sep 2019Seismic response estimation of timber buildings via machine learning methods Supervised by: Malaga Chuquitaype, C. Email Eknara |
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Lijithan KathirkamanathanStarted Oct 2021Advanced analysis of wind turbine support towers Supervised by: Sadowski, A.; Seidel, M. Email Lijithan |
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Zeyad KhalilStarted Oct 2021Seismic performance and risk assessment of renewable energy structures Supervised by: Stafford, P.; Elghazouli, A.Y. Email Zeyad |
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Junxu LaiStarted Oct 2019High-fidelity modelling of building structures for extreme loading Supervised by: Izzuddin, B.A. Email Junxu |
Jin LiStarted Oct 2021Metal 3D printing in construction and hybrid structures Supervised by: Stafford, P.; Gardner, L. Email Jin |
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Carlos Melchor PlacenciaStarted Feb 2019Advanced modelling of long-term effects in prestressed timber elements Supervised by: Malaga Chuquitaype, C. Email Carlos |
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Ashraf Gamal NayelStarted Jun 2021Protection of heritage structures against extreme events using innovative protective structures Supervised by: Malaga Chuquitaype, C.; Macorini, L. Email Ashraf |
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Branimir RadukicStarted Oct 2016Prevention and treatment of fragilities fractures Supervised by: Phillips, A.T.M. Email Branimir |
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Atif RasheedStarted May 2023Low cost solution for enhancing the resilience of developing communities Supervised by: Malaga Chuquitaype, C. Email Atif |
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Javier Sanchez FernandezStarted Oct 2022Title Data-driven methodologies for efficient design of ground source energy systems in urban areas Supervised by: Ruiz-Teran, A. Email Javier |
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Zexu ShaoStarted Nov 2022Structural steel design by advanced analysis with CSM strain limits Supervised by: Gardner, L. Email Zexu |
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Shirley ShenStarted Nov 2022Applications of AI to highly nonlinear dynamic problems Supervised by: Malaga Chuquitaype, C. Email Shirley |
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Harry SlackStarted Oct 2019Topology optimization with applications in wire and arc additive manufacturing Supervised by: Wadee, M. A.; Gardner, L. Email Harry |
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Athina SpinasaStarted Aug 2022Wire Arc additive manufacturing Supervised by: Gardner, L. Email Athina |
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Nathan VellaStarted Jan 2016Cold formed steel and timber composite structures Supervised by: Gardner, L. Email Nathan |
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Zeyu WangStarted Jan 2020Design of pile caps and related structures Supervised by: Vollum, R.L. Email Zeyu |
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Ben WeberStarted Dec 2020Wire and arc additive manufacturing in construction Supervised by: Gardner, L. Email Ben |
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Ziqian XuStarted Oct 2021Advanced modelling of structures under extreme loading Supervised by: Izzuddin, B.A. Email Ziqian |
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Eric (Zichang) YangStarted Oct 2020Design of steel structures by advanced analysis Supervised by: Gardner, L. Email Eric |
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Faridah ZahraStarted Jan 2020Advanced seismic response of steel structures Supervised by: Malaga Chuquitaype, C. Email Faridah |
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Senyao ZhouStarted Mar 2022Advanced modelling and nonlinear analysis of masonry structures under extreme loading Supervised by: Macorini, L.; Izzuddin, B.A. Email Senyao |
| Structures Research Students A-Z | |
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Structures Alumni 2010-2023
2023
| Name | Title and supervisor |
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| Caillet, Arnault | Neuromuscular modelling of skeletal muscle contraction from experimental mononeuronal activity Supervised by: Modensese, L; Phillips, A.T.M.; Farina, D. |
| Canada Perez-Sala, Javier | Structural behaviour and design criteria of Precast Concrete Segmental Bridge decks for high-speed railways under persistent design situations Supervised by: Ruiz-Teran AM |
| Guo, Xi | Metal 3D printed bolted connections Supervised by: Gardner, L. |
| Liapopoulou, Maria | Ultimate seismic response of steel framed structures Supervised by: Elghazouli, A.Y. |
| Mujdeci, Ayse | Structural performance of composite-steel rubberised concrete members Supervised by: Elghazouli, A.Y. |
| Munoz Heinen, Luis | A practical dynamic earthquake cycle model as part of a physics-based seismic hazard analysis framework Supervised by: Stafford, P. |
| Sio, Joao | Design-oriented robustness assessment of reinforced concrete building structures Supervised by: Izzuddin, B.A. |
| Sahin, Burak | Seismic performance of composite steel/concrete moment resisting frames Supervised by: Elghazouli, A.Y. |
| Vella, Nathan | Structural behaviour of cold-formed steel to timber shear connections Supervised by: Gardner, L. |
| Zhu, Yufei | Behaviour and design of high strength steel structural elements and frames Supervised by: Gardner, L. |
2022
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| Abu-Salma, Deema Ali Mahmoud | Efficient strategy for modelling punching shear failure at edge and corner flat slab-column connections Supervised by: Vollum, R.L.; Macorini, L. |
| Algassem, Omar Ali S | External reinforced concrete beam-column joints subjected to monotonic loading Supervised by: Vollum, R.L. |
| Chen, Xi | Seismic retrofitting of substandard frame buildings using steel shear walls Supervised by: Macorini, L.; Izzuddin, B.A. |
| Hajjar, Moemen | Effective seismic retrofitting of substandard multi-storey buildings using shear walls Supervised by: Izzuddin, B.A. |
| Huang, Cheng | Material and structural behaviour of metal 3D printed elements Supervised by: Gardner, L. |
| Lapira, Luke | Instabilities in flat and warped panels under shear Supervised by: Wadee, M.A. |
| Riedel, Kamil | Achieving buildability and robustness in precast concrete structures Supervised by: Vollum, R.L.; Izzuddin, B. |
| Rood, Anna | Validation and improvement of probabilistic seismic hazard analysis models using precariously balanced rocks Supervised by: Stafford, P. |
| Xie, Haochen | Efficient modelling of RC walls for accurate simulations under earthquake loading Supervised by: Macorini, L.; Izzuddin, B.A. |
| Zhang, Ruizhi | Testing, simulation and optimisation of additively manufactured structural hollow sections Supervised by: Gardner, L. |
2021
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| Behzadi Sofiani, Behnam | Stability and design of steel angle section members Supervised by: Gardner, L.; Wadee, M.A. |
| Bekele, Adam | Enhancing energy absorption through metamaterial instabilities As part of the CDT in Sustainable Civil Engineering Supervised by: Phillips, A.T.M. |
| Filiagi, Marcus | Influence of loading arrangement on shear enhancement in reinforced concrete beams Supervised by: Vollum, R.L. |
| Kaufmann, Joshua | A combined computational and clinical approach to investigating bone health in lower-limb amputees Supervised by: Phillips, A.T.M. |
| Kyprianou, Constantinos | Sheathed cold-formed steel wall systems As part of the CDT in Sustainable Civil Engineering Supervised by: Gardner, L. |
| Leena, Kibriya | Damage-avoidance self-centring steel rocking frames Supervised by: Malaga Chuquitaype, C. |
| Quan, Chunyan | Stability design of steel structures by second order inelastic analysis Supervised by: Gardner, L. |
| Stephens, Robert | Investigation of New and Novel Techniques of Accurately Measuring the Response of Structures to Short-Duration Loads Supervised by: Louca, L. |
| Thiers Moggia, Rodrigo | Seismic control of rocking structures using inerters Supervised by: Malaga Chuquitaype, C. |
2020
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| Bellamy, Laura | Sustainable optimisation of construction As part of the CDT in Sustainable Civil Engineering Supervised by: Phillips, A.T.M.; Malaga Chuquitaype, C. |
| Boyez, Adrien | Towards an improved computational method of analysis for multi-segment shells of revolution Supervised by: Sadowski, A.; |
| Cedron Fernandez De Cordova, Francisco | Seismic performance of single layer cylindrical lattice shells Supervised by: Elghazouli, A.Y. |
| Elwakeel, Abobakr | Design of D Regions in Reinforced Concrete Supervised by: Vollum, R.L. |
| Fang, Qili | Advanced interface modelling for 2D shell & 3D continuum problems Supervised by: Izzuddin, B.A. |
| Favier, Clement | Combined musculoskeletal and finite element modelling of the lumbar spine and lower limbs Supervised by: Phillips, A.T.M. |
| Garcia Troncoso, Natividad | Structural response and design criteria of footbridges with tuned mass dampers Supervised by: Ruiz-Teran AM; Stafford, P. |
| Georgiadis, Konstantinos | Structural behaviour and design criteria of under-deck cable supported footbridges Supervised by: Ruiz-Teran, A.; Stafford, P.J. |
| Lyu, Zhan | Design and structural response of under-deck cable-stayed timber-concrete composite (TCC) bridges Supervised by: Malaga Chuquitaype, C.; Ruiz-Teran AM |
| Meng, Xin | Testing, simulation and design of high strength steel tubular elementss Supervised by: Gardner, L. |
| Saari, Nadiah Binti | Behaviour and design of structural steel cross-sections in fire Supervised by: Gardner, L. |
| Soyemi, Adeleke | An integrated approach to numerical modelling of metal fatigue crack propagation Supervised by: Izzuddin, B.A. |
| Teslim-Balogun, Adeyanju Ashabi | Structural performance of steel buildings under travelling fires and blast Supervised by: Malaga Chuquitaype, C.; Stafford, P. |
| Walport, Fiona | Design of steel and stainless steel structures by advanced inelastic analysis Supervised by: Gardner, L.; Nethercot, D.A. |
| Wu, Kaidong | Nonlinear stability of prestressed stayed beam-columns Supervised by: Wadee, M. A.; Gardner, L. |
| Xing, Zhe | Structural behaviour and design of stainless steel I-sections in fire Supervised by: Gardner, L. |
2019
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| Barros Dos Santos, Gabriel | Behaviour and design of structural stainless steel members under concentrated transverse forces Supervised by: Gardner, L. |
| Bravo Haro, Miguel Angel | Seismic drift demands in steel moment resisting frames Supervised by: Elghazouli, A.Y. |
| Bin Alias, Aizat | Performance of steel-concrete composite floors subjected to blast loading Supervised by: Louca, L.; Elghazouli, A. |
| Demirci, Cagatay | Seismic response of multi-storey cross-laminated timber buildings Supervised by: Malaga Chuquitaype, C.; Macorini, L. |
| Fieber, Andreas | Structural steel design using advanced analysis with strain limits Supervised by: Gardner, L.; Macorini, L. |
| Grosman, Stanyslav | Progressive collapse assessment of building structures Supervised by: Izzuddin, B.A. |
| Hadjipantelis, Nicolaos | Prestressed cold-formed steel beams Supervised by: Gardner, L.; Wadee, M.A. |
| Mehreganian, Navid | Dynamic response of steel monolithic plated structures subjected to localised blast loads Supervised by: Louca, L. |
| Nordas, Alexandros | High-Fidelity nonlinear analysis of composite structural systems Supervised by: Izzuddin, B.A.; Macorini, L. |
| Pinho Santos, Luis Fernando | Innovative floor system for offshore topside structures Supervised by: Izzuddin, B.A.; Macorini, L. |
| Pring, Bradley | Structural performance of precast high speed railway bridges Supervised by: Ruiz-Teran AM |
| Setiawan, Andri | Assessment of hybrid RC flat slab connection Supervised by: Vollum, R.L.; Macorini, L |
| Shi, Yuan | Ground motion selection for generalised conditional intensity measure targets and the target construction Supervised by: Stafford, P. |
| Skiada, Evangelia | Consistent incorporation of topography effects into ground motion prediction equations Supervised by: Kontoe, S.; Stafford, P.J. |
| Xu, Bowen | Behaviour of reinforced concrete members incorporating recycled rubber materials Supervised by: Elghazouli, A.Y.; Stafford, P.J.; Ruiz-Teran, A. |
| Zahari, Dan | Computational models to predict pelvic bone architecture and fracture Supervised by: Phillips, A.T.M. |
2018
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| Bu, Yidu | Structural behaviour of laser-welded stainless steel I-sections Supervised by: Gardner, L. |
| Dong, Wenru | Uncertainty and optimisation in structural analysis Supervised by: Stafford, P.J. |
| Fajuyitan, Oluwole Kunle | Length effects in elastic imperfect cylindrical shells under uniform bending Supervised by: Sadowski, A., Wadee, M.A. |
| Gu, Jiaping | Nonlinear dynamic analysis of large scale structures Supervised by: Izzuddin, B.A. |
| Minga, Eleni | Detailed numerical modelling of masonry structures under extreme loading Supervised by: Macorini, L.; Izzuddin, B.A. |
| Moharram, Moustafa Ibrahim Shawky | Inelastic behaviour of hybrid reinforced concrete beam and steel column systems Supervised by: Elghazouli, A.Y. |
| Muslim, Fadhilah | Improving the spacer-concrete interface for durable structures Supervised by: Wong, H.S.; Buenfeld, N. |
| Shen, Jiajia | Interactive buckling in thin-walled rectangular hollow section struts Supervised by: Wadee, M.A. |
| Yun, Xiang | Material modelling and design of hot-rolled and cold-formed steel structures Supervised by: Gardner, L. |
| Zhang, Yanyang | Advanced modelling of bridge structures Supervised by: Macorini, L., Izzuddin, B.A. |
2017
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| Abdelsalam, Mohemmed | Improved design methods for concrete floor systems Supervised by: Vollum, R.L. |
| Abdul Wahid, Fatmawati | Characterising concrete using micro X-ray fluorescence (uXRF) Supervised by: Wong, H.S.; Buenfeld, N.R. |
| Aliyyah Masjuki, Siti | Nonlinear modelling of 2D components in reinforced concrete (RC) buildings under earthquake loadings Supervised by: Macorini, L.; Izzuddin, B.A. |
| Barrero Bilbao, Alejandro | Enhanced nonlinear analysis of 3D concrete structures Supervised: Izzuddin, B.A.; Vollum, R.L. |
| Brambleby, Reuben | The structural performance and frequency filtering effects of perforated metal to composite joints Supervised by: Louca, L., |
| Buchanan, Craig | Testing and design of conventional and novel stainless steel hollow structural sections Supervised by: Gardner, L. |
| Han Shin, Young | Corrosion of steel in concrete Supervised by: Buenfeld, N.R. |
| Karagiannis, Vasileios | Behaviour of hybrid timber-steel beam-to-column connections Supervised by: Elghazouli, A.Y. |
| Khojasteh, Amirabbas | Dynamic analysis of building structures Supervised by: Izzuddin, B.A; Macorini, L. |
| Kyvelou, Pinelopi | Structural behaviour of composite cold-formed steel systems Supervised by: Gardner, L.; Nethercot, D.A. |
| Mac, Monika | Characterisation of microcracks and transport in concrete Supervised by: Buenfeld, N.R.; Wong, H.S. |
| Oikonomou-Mpegetis, Sotirios | Behaviour and design of pile-supported fibre-reinforced concrete slabs Supervised by: Vollum, R.L. |
| Qiu, Wei | Beam-Column behaviour of concrete-filled elliptical hollow sections Supervised by: Gardner, L.; McCann, F. |
| Razin Zanial Abidin, Ahmad | Advanced modelling of steel/composite cellular beam using the general principles of finite element discretization Supervised by: Izzuddin, B.A. |
| Sampaio Soares, Luis Fernando | Influence of slab continuity on punching resistance Supervised by: Vollum, R.L. |
| Vella, Jean Paul | Development of novel connection methods between precast concrete panels Supervised by: Vollum, R.L. |
| Yio, Marcus Heo Nong | Characterising the microstructure of cement-based materials using laser scanning confocal microscopy Supervised by: Wong, H.S.; Buenfeld, N.R. |
| Yu, Jialiang | Nonlinear stability of prestressed stayed columns with multiple crossarm systems Supervised by: Wadee, M. A. |
2016
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| Liang, Yating | Nonlinear analysis of composite shells with application to glass structures Supervised by: Izzuddin, B.A. |
| Liu, Elizabeth | Interactive buckling in thin-walled I-section struts of uniform thickness Supervised by: Wadee, M.A. |
| Madrazo-Aguirre, Fernando | Behaviour and design of under-deck cable-stayed bridges with steel-concrete composite decks Supervised by: Ruiz-Teran AM; Wadee, M. A. |
| Murad, Yasmin Zuhair | Analytical and numerical assessment of seismically vulnerable corner connections under bidirectional loading in RC framed structures Supervised by: Vollum, R.L.; Macorini, L. |
| Ramos Moreno, Caterina | Design of cable-stayed footbridges under serviceability loads Supervised by: Ruiz-Teran AM; Stafford, P.J. |
| Toolabi, Milad | Dynamic extended finite element method (XFEM) analysis of discontinuous media Supervised by: Louca, L., |
| Wang, Jie | Behaviour and design of high strength steel structures Supervised by: Gardner, L. |
| Zhao, Ou | Structural behaviour of stainless steel elements subjected to combined loading Supervised by: Gardner, L.; Young, B. |
2015
| Name | Title and supervisor |
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| Alzyoud, Sukina Ayed Ali | Effect of reinforcement spacers on concrete microstructure and durability Supervised by: Buenfeld, N.R. |
| Bai, Li | Interactive buckling in thin-walled I-section struts Supervised by: Wadee, M.A. |
| Brás Xavier, Helder Francisco | The role of masonry infill in progressive collapse mitigation of multi-storey buildings Supervised by: Macorini, L.; Izzuddin, B.A. |
| Dehghanpoor Abyaneh, Saeed | Modelling the effect of microcracks on transport properties of concrete Supervised by: Buenfeld, N.R., Wong, H.S. |
| Farsi, Maryam | Localized and cellular buckling in stiffened plates Supervised by: Wadee, M.A. |
| Gosaye Fida Kaba, Jonathan | Behaviour and design of prestressed steel structures Supervised by: Gardner, L., Wadee, M.A. |
| Jowhari Moghadam, Shirin | Plastic buckling of columns and plates Supervised by: Izzuddin, B.A., |
| Kucukler, Merih | Stiffness reduction approach for structural steel design Supervised by: Gardner, L., Macorini, L. |
| Micallef, Marianna | Crack control in based-restrained reinforced concrete walls Supervised by: Vollum, R.L. |
| Su, Meini | Plastic design of aluminium alloy structures Supervised by: Gardner, L., joint with University of Hong Kong |
| Yu, Jessica Bing Yan | Assessing ground interaction effects and potential damage on existing tunnels before and after new excavation works Supervised by: |
| Zhang, Yanyang | Advanced nonlinear analysis of masonry arch bridge Supervised by: Izzuddin, B.A., Macorini, L. |
| Zolghadrzadehjahromi, Hamed | Energy consistent nonlinear dynamic contact analysis of structures Supervised by: Izzuddin, B.A., |
2014
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| Afshan, Sheida | Structural behaviour of cold-formed stainless steel tubular members Supervised by: Gardner, L. |
| Chen, Anqi | Structural response to vapour cloud explosions Supervised by: Louca, L., Elghazouli, A. |
| Hui, Chi | Moment redistribution in cold-formed steel purlin systems Supervised by: Gardner, L., Nethercot, D.A. |
| Fang, Libin | Shear enhancement in reinforced concrete beams Supervised by: Vollum, R.L. |
| Foster, Andrew | Stability and design of steel beams in the strain-hardening range Supervised by: Gardner, L. |
| Liew, Andrew | Design of structural steel elements with the Continuous Strength Method Supervised by: Gardner, L. |
| Nwankwo, Ebuka | Dynamic behaviour of blast loaded hybrid structural systems Supervised by: Louca, L. |
| Oikonomou-Mpegetis | Behaviour and design of steel fibre reinforced concrete slabs Supervised by: Vollum, R.L. |
| Vidalis, Carolos Antonios | Improving the resistance to progressisve collapse of steel and composite frames Supervised by: Nethercot, D.A., Elghazouli, A. |
| Wu, Zhigen | Influence of microcracks on the transport properties of concrete Supervised by: Buenfeld, N.R., Wong, H.S. |
| Zhao, Oo | Structural behaviour of stainless steel elements subjected to combined loading Supervised by: Gardner, L.; Young, B. |
2013
| Name | Title and supervisor |
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| Afshan, Sheida | Structural behaviour of cold-formed stainless steel tubular members Supervised by: Gardner, L. |
| Jokhio, Gul Ahmed | Mixed dimensional hierarchic partitioned analysis of nonlinear structural systems Supervised: Izzuddin, B.A. |
| Martins Da Silva Geraldes, Diogo Miguel | Orthotropic modelling of the skeletal system Supervised by: Phillips, A.T.M. |
| Micallef, Karl | The dynamic response of blast-loaded monolithic and composite plated structures Supervised by: Gardner, L. |
| Modenese, Luca | Hip contact force prediction using a musculoskeletal model of the lower limb Supervised by: Phillips, A.T.M., Bull, A.M.J |
| Modica, Alice | Vector-valued seismic demand analysis within earthquake loss estimation Supervised by: Stafford, P.J. |
| Saliba, Najib | Structural behaviour of lean duplex stainless steel welded I-sections Supervised by: Gardner, L. |
| Sperry, Megan (MPhil) | Kinematic and muscular assessment of spinal stability and the connection to lower back pain Supervised by: Phillips, A.T.M., McGregor, A.H.M. |
| Pereira, Miguel | Robustness of multi-storey steel-composite buildings under column loss: Rate-sensitivity and probabilistic framework Supervised by: Izzuddin, B.A. |
| Zainal Abidin, Ahmad Razin | Modelling of local elastic buckling for steel beams with web openings Supervised by: Izzuddin, B.A. |
2012
| Name | Title and supervisor |
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| Ban, Xiao | Inelastic performance of steel/concrete composite members Supervised By: Elghazouli, A. |
| Fang, Cheng | Robustness of multi-storey steel-composite structures under localised fire Supervised by: Izzuddin, B.A., Elghazouli, A., Nethercot, D.A. |
| Foulser-Piggott, Roxanne | The impact of ground motion uncertainty on earthquake loss estimation Supervised by: Stafford, P.J., Ochieng, W. |
| Khalid, Huma | Objective modelling of reinforced concrete structures Supervised by: Izzuddin, B.A., |
| Kumar, Mukesh | Inelastic seismic response assessment of steel moment resisting frames Supervised by: Elghazouli, A., Stafford, P.J. |
| Liu, Yanzhi | Behaviour of beam-to-tubular column connections under extreme loading conditions Supervised By: Elghazouli, A. |
| McCann, Finian | Stability of beams with discrete lateral restraints Supervised by: Wadee, M.A., Gardner, L. |
| Osofero, Adelaja | Behaviour and design of prestressed columns Supervised by: Wadee, M.A., Gardner, L. |
| Shah, Syed Kamran Ayub | Response of Fibre metal laminates to blast loading Supervised by: Louca, L. |
| Syed Mohsin, Sharifah Maszura Binti | Behaviour of fibre-reinforced concrete structures under seismic loading Supervised by: Elghazouli, A., Ruiz-Teran, A., Abbas, A. |
| Younge, Alice Marie | Computational and experimental modelling of the femur Supervised by: Phillips, A.T.M. |
2011
| Name | Title and supervisor |
|---|---|
| Amini Najafian, Hamidreza | Nonlinear optimisation of reinforcement design for reinforced concrete structures loaded in plane stress Supervised by: Vollum, R.L. |
| Clarke, Susannah | Factors influencing press-fit acetabular cup failure: an experimentally validated finite element study Supervised by: Bull, A. Jeffer, J. Phillips, A.T.M. |
| Dorra, Elkhayam | Greater Cairo earthquake loss assessment and the implications on the Egyptian economy Supervised by: Stafford, P.J., Elghazouli, A. |
| Eder, Martin | Inelastic behaviour of hybrid steel/concrete column-to-flat slab assemblages Supervised by: Elghazouli, A., Vollum, R.L. |
| Haidarali, Mohammad Reza | Local and distortional buckling behaviour of cold-formed steel Z section beams Supervised by: Nethercot, D.A. |
| Khalid, Huma | Objective modelling of reinforced concrete structures Supervised by: Izzuddin, B.A. |
| Law, Kwan Ho | Instabilities in structural steel elliptical hollow section members Supervised by: Gardner, L. |
| Lee, Hai | Self-sealing of cracks in cement-based materials using superabsorbent polymers Supervised by: Buenfeld, N.R., Wong, H.S. |
| Malaga Chuquitaype, Christian | Seismic behaviour and design of steel frames incorporating tubular members Supervised by: Elghazouli, A. |
| Stylianidis, Panagiotis | Progressive collapse response of steel and composite buildings Supervised by: Izzuddin, B.A., Elghazouli, A., Nethercot, D.A. |
| Wang, Facheng | A deformation based approach to structural steel design Supervised by: Gardner, L. |
| Yang, Yang | Structural behaviour of blast loaded hybrid systems Supervised by: Louca, L. |
2010
| Name | Title and supervisor |
|---|---|
| Abela, Jeanette | Blinding struts in cut-and-cover excavations Supervised by: Vollum, R.L., Izzuddin, B.A., Potts, D.M. |
| Boonsiri, Po | Monitoring stress and strain of structures by using carbon-fibre reinforced cementitious composite Supervised by: England, G. |
| Davies, Ronald | Non-destructive measurement of air voids at the reinforcing steel/concrete interface Supervised by: Buenfeld, N.R. |
| Kimura, Fumiaki | Probabilistic design of steel structures applied to offshore pipelines Supervised by: Hobbs, R. |
| Salih, Elwaleed | Analysis and design of stainless steel bolted connections Supervised by: Gardner, L., Nethercot, D.A. |
| Syropoulou, Stella | AC Impedance testing of surface treatments on concrete Supervised By: Buenfeld, N.R. |
| Theofanous, Marios | Studies of the nonlinear response of stainless steel structures Supervised by: Gardner, L. |
| Vollmecke, Christina | Nonlinear buckling of delaminated panels Supervised by: Wadee, M.A., |
| Yiatros, Stylianos | Mode interaction and localization in sandwich struts and beam-columns Supervised by: Wadee, M.A. |
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Accreditation
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League table rankings
National Student Survey
- Overall Satisfaction, 90.2 (2022), 89.9 (2021); 78.1 (2020); 88% (2019)
QS World Universities rankings
- Subject Ranking. Civil Engineering = 6th (2022); 6th (2021); 5th (2020); 6th (2019)
- Overall, Imperial was voted 7th best university in the world in the 2022 rankings.
Guardian University Guide (UK)
- Subject Ranking. Engineering: Civil = 3rd (2022); 4th (2021); 1st (2020); 1st (2019)
- Overall, Imperial was ranked 7th in this year's Guardian university guide.
The Times Higher Education world ranking
- Subject Ranking. Engineering and Technology = 14th (2021); 11th (2020); 12th (2019)
- Overall, Imperial was ranked 11th best university in this year's rankings.
The Sunday Times Good University Guide (UK)
- Subject Ranking. Civil Engineering = 1st (2022); 4th (2021); 4th (2020); 3rd (2019); 1st (2018)
Complete University Guide
- Subject Ranking. Civil Engineering = 2nd (2023), 8th (2022); 7th (2021); 6th (2020); 2nd (2019); 1st (2018)
- Overall, Imperial ranked 5th best university in this year's rankings.
Research assessments
- REF 2021. 75% of our research was considered 4* (highest rating), and the remaining 25% at 3* (unit of assessment: engineering).
- REF 2014. 47% of our research assessed to be 4* (highest rating), 48% assessed to be 3* and 5% assessed as 2* (unit of assessment: civil and construction engineering).
- RAE 2008. 40% of our research assessed to be 4* (highest rating), 55% assessed to be 3* and 3% assessed as 2* (unit of assessment: civil engineering).
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