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Professor Hoult graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science in 1999 from the University of Toronto. His master's research focused on the effect of confinement on reinforced concrete columns, and he received his Master of Applied Science in 2001 from the same institution. After spending a year as a structural designer at Halsall Associates, he pursued his doctoral research at the University of Cambridge under the supervision of Dr. Janet Lees. His PhD research, completed in 2006, involved the use of a carbon fibre reinforced strap system to enhance the shear capacity of reinforced concrete beams. Professor Hoult returned to Halsall Associates before becoming a Research Associate under Prof. Campbell Middleton, where he developed an interest in structural health monitoring using wireless sensor networks and fibre optic sensors. Since joining Queen's University in September 2009, his research has focused on structural monitoring, addressing the challenges faced by society in efficiently and effectively using resources to reduce CO2 emissions. His teaching includes graduate and undergraduate courses on solid mechanics, infrastructure rehabilitation, and infrastructure assessment and monitoring.
Queen's University • Kingston, Ontario
Conducting research and teaching in the Department of Civil Engineering, focusing on structural monitoring and low carbon infrastructure.
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