Dr. James O Callaghan

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Biography

James O’Callaghan is the Professor of Architectural Glass at TU Delft and the Chair of the Architectural Glass department. His work focuses on the interaction between glass, architecture, and the built environment, pushing the boundaries of materiality, performance, form, energy, and aesthetics in architectural glass. With over 20 years of experience as a facade engineer, O’Callaghan has co-founded Eckersley O’Callaghan and has held significant roles in design panels across the UK. His research includes prototypes of cast glass bricks and glass swing designs, exploring the evolution and applications of glass in architecture. He emphasizes the importance of curiosity and questioning established practices in advancing research. He has received several prestigious awards for his contributions to structural glass design, including the Milne Medal and the IStructE Gold Medal. O’Callaghan has taught at the University of Portsmouth and has been a Visiting Professor at TU Delft, where he interacts with students and researchers to cultivate fresh ideas in architectural design.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Architectural Glass

2016-01-01 — Present

TU Delft • Delft, Netherlands

Leading research and education in Architectural Glass, focusing on innovative applications and structural performance.

Awards

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Milne Medal

2016-01-01
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Phoenix Award

2017-01-01
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Fellow

2018-01-01
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Gold Medal

2019-01-01

Requirements for Delft University of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a related field Sufficient credits in key subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Discipline-specific)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Academic transcript
  • English language certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Identity document (Passport)
  • GRE General Test results (for international diplomas)
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply generally across engineering and science master programs. Specific tracks like Architecture require a digital portfolio.