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We are a collaborative community of academics, researchers, technicians and administrators, supported by additional staff and services within the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences and across the University.
Meet the team
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Dr Alireza Behnejad
Director of the Centre
Academics
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Dr Dan Bompa
Senior Lecturer | Structures and Materials Lab Lead
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Professor Gerard Parke
Emeritus Professor of Structural Engineering
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Dr Martin Walker
Lecturer in Civil Engineering