Dr. Barry Lehane

Professor

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Biography

Barry Lehane is a geotechnical engineer and Winthrop Professor at the University of Western Australia (UWA), where he has been employed since 2002. He has held several prestigious positions throughout his career, including roles at Ove Arup & Partners in London and Hong Kong, and at Trinity College Dublin. Lehane's research focuses on various aspects of geotechnical engineering, including foundation design, soil mechanics, and the application of modern techniques such as photogrammetry in engineering practices. He actively engages in the development of new methodologies for assessing the performance of offshore wind turbine foundations and improving screw pile design methods. Over his career, he has contributed to numerous projects both nationally and internationally, addressing complex engineering challenges in civil and offshore engineering. Barry holds an Honours degree from University College Cork and has been involved in high-impact industry roles, including collaborations with companies such as Arup on significant offshore and onshore projects across various territories. In addition to his research, he is committed to teaching and mentoring the next generation of engineers in applied geomechanics and foundation engineering.

Research Interests

Experience

Winthrop Professor

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Faculty member specializing in geotechnical engineering.

Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer

— Present

Ove Arup & Partners • London/Hong Kong

Worked on major civil and offshore projects.

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.