Dr. John Gales

Biography

John Gales is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at York University in Toronto, Canada, where he leads the Fire Safety Engineering Research Group. He has served as a visiting professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Boston, Queen’s University, the University of Waterloo, and Carleton University in Canada. He earned his Doctorate in Engineering from the University of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom in 2013 and is a registered Professional Engineer in Ontario, Canada. Professor Gales' primary research interests focus on resilient structural fire design and human behavior in emergency situations. He actively fosters international collaborations and student exchanges related to fire safety engineering research, partnering with institutions such as the University of Canterbury in New Zealand and Imperial College London. Over his career, he has been awarded 97 major scholarships and research grants totaling over $700,000, with total research funding exceeding $2.3 million. With over 230 scientific contributions, he is a pivotal member of various committees related to fire protection and safety, including the American Society of Civil Engineers' Fire Protection Committee and the Canadian Board of Harmonized Construction Codes. He is also an Associate Editor for several prominent journals in the field.

Research Interests

Experience