My research interest is focused on the understanding of basic principles that control the mechanical properties and behaviours of civil engineering materials, in particular, rock-like materials such as concrete and rock. Under a variety/combination of loads and environemnts, the mechanical response of these materials is still a challenging topic. I look at the fundemental questions in developing rational constitutive models and the engineering applications to creating novel solution and technology.  

• Fracture mechanics
• Rock-like materials, e.g., concrete, rock
• Durability of civil engineering structures 
• Failure prediction and whole-life management of infrastructure

• Structural analysis
• Building materials
• Fracture mechanics
• Finite element method

I currently teach:

• CL207 Structural Mechanics and Materials
• CL313 Structural Engineering