Dr. Anthony Abu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Anthony Abu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha - University of Canterbury. His main research area focuses on the resistance of steel concrete structures to the effects of fires. He is particularly interested in developing simplified methods for the analysis and design of floor systems and studying the behavior of steel connections at elevated temperatures. With a strong background in civil engineering, he has contributed significantly to the field through his academic role, where he actively supervises Master's and Doctoral students in their research endeavors. Prior to his academic career, he worked as a Graduate Structural/Structural Fire Engineer at Buro Happold Ltd in Leeds, United Kingdom. In addition to his research and teaching responsibilities, Anthony is skilled in peer review, fluent in multiple languages including Turkish and French, and is committed to enhancing the understanding of structural resilience in fire conditions.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2009-11-03 — Present

Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha - University of Canterbury • Christchurch, New Zealand

Teaching and conducting research in civil engineering with a focus on fire resistance in structures.

Graduate Structural/Structural Fire Engineer

2008-05-01 — 2009-02-27

Buro Happold Ltd • Leeds, United Kingdom

Worked on structural engineering projects focusing on fire safety and structural integrity.

Requirements for Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha - University of Canterbury

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:50
Reading
Required:50
Writing
Required:50
Speaking
Required:50
Overall
Required:58
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degree (Honours) or equivalent 300-level course completion in relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of Identity
  • English Language Proficiency Results
  • Curriculum Vitae
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate entry requirements for Master's programs across Arts, Science, and Commerce.