Dr Michele W.T. Mak
- Position: Lecturer in Structural Engineering
- Email: M.W.T.Mak@leeds.ac.uk
- Location: 2.07 Civil Engineering Bldg
- Website: LinkedIn | Googlescholar | Researchgate | ORCID
Profile
I am a Lecturer in the School of Civil Engineering and Deputy Director of the Neville Centre in Cement and Concrete Engineering, one of the Centres of Excellence of the University of Leeds. I am also the academic lead for the concrete laboratory. My interests revolve around the development of elegant, efficient and sustainable structures. I am passionate about developing innovative solutions for the built environment, strengthening the links between research and practice.
Before embarking on an academic career, I was a Structural Engineer at Ove Arup & Partners. I was also a visiting researcher at Stanford University. I hold a Diplôme d'Ingénieur from École Spéciale des Travaux Publics, du Bâtiment et de l'Industrie de Paris (ESTP), a Master's Degree from Politecnico di Milano, a PhD from the University of Cambridge.
Responsibilities
- Deputy Director of the Neville Centre in Cement and Concrete Engineering
- Academic Lead for the Concrete Laboratory
Research interests
My current research focuses on the optimisation of the mechanical and environmental performance of reinforced concrete, from the material to the structural scale. I am investigating new concepts such as ‘shear compliance’ and engineered crack propagation.
My wider research interests include the 'riddle of shear failure', high-performance cementitious composites, fibre- and textile reinforced materials, seismic engineering, bridge assessment and tall building design.
<h4>Research projects</h4> <p>Any research projects I'm currently working on will be listed below. Our list of all <a href="https://eps.leeds.ac.uk/dir/research-projects">research projects</a> allows you to view and search the full list of projects in the faculty.</p>Qualifications
- PhD, Structural Engineering, University of Cambridge, UK
- MSc, Architectural Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
- Dipl. Ing., Structural Engineering, ESTP Paris, France
Professional memberships
- AFHEA, Associate Fellow of Advance HE
- IStructE, Institution of Structural Engineers
- RIBA, Royal Institute of British Architects
Student education
I am responsible for the Structural Engineering input to the following undegraduate modules:
CIVE2860 DS 2
CIVE3871 DS 3.2
CIVE5840M DS 4.1
CIVE5845M DS 4.2
Research groups and institutes
- Materials and Structures
- Cities, Infrastructure and Energy