Outreach
Public engagement & media
When a bridge fails anywhere in the world, the public deserves a clear explanation. I'm a frequent commentator on structural safety — across television, radio, print and online.
Media commentary
Television, radio, print and online explainers on bridge failures and structural safety.
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Written pieces for public audiences, including The Conversation and Monash Lens.
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YouTube talks and explainers on monitoring, engineering research and software practice.
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Invited talks, keynotes, standards, leadership, editorial and conference roles.
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In the media
Selected public explainers
Structural safety commentary when bridge failures and infrastructure risks reach the public conversation.
Baltimore — Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
Explaining what happened and what needs to change. The Conversation piece was the most-read article of the week with 200k+ reads; audio grabs aired in 200+ broadcasts.
Crimea bridge attack — assessing the damage
Expert assessment of the structural damage to the Kerch Strait bridge.
West Gate Bridge collapse — 50 years on
Reflecting on the lessons of Australia’s worst industrial accident, half a century later.
Genoa — Ponte Morandi collapse
Commentary on the collapse and the wider lesson for infrastructure maintenance.
Bridge safety & maintenance in Australia
Ongoing commentary on the condition of Australia’s bridges, automated truck platoons, and earthquake-resilient structures.
YouTube
Recorded talks & explainers
Talks and explainers on structural engineering, monitoring and research practice.