Dr. Paolo Del Linz

Associate Professor

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Biography

Paolo Del Linz is an Associate Professor at the Singapore Institute of Technology, where he leads the Master of Science in Civil Engineering programme. He obtained his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College London. His academic journey also includes an LLB from Birkbeck, University of London and an MEng in Civil Engineering from the Imperial College of Science, Technology, and Medicine. Prior to academia, Paolo gained corporate experience as a Structural Engineer at Hyder Consulting from 2006 to 2010 and as a Graduate Structural Engineer at Faber Maunsell (AECOM) from 2005 to 2006. His research interests encompass protective structures, high strain rate behaviour of materials, shock loading on structures, and high strength steel. In teaching, he oversees several modules within the Civil Engineering programme, including courses on the design of tall buildings, reinforced precast concrete structures, and structural stability dynamics.

Research Interests

Experience

Programme Leader

— Present

Master of Science in Civil Engineering • Singapore Institute of Technology

Leading the Master of Science in Civil Engineering programme.

Structural Engineer

— Present

Hyder Consulting • United Kingdom

Worked as a Structural Engineer, applying engineering principles to design and analyze structures.

Graduate Structural Engineer

— Present

Faber Maunsell (AECOM) • United Kingdom

Engaged as a Graduate Structural Engineer, contributing to various engineering projects.

Requirements for Singapore Institute of Technology

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Polytechnic Diploma in Engineering or related field GCE A-Level with passes in Mathematics and Physics/Chemistry Mathematics at H2 level preferred
Application Checklist
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Copy of NRIC or Passport
  • Personal Statement
  • Letters of Recommendation (optional for UG)
  • Portfolio (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Includes programs like Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering (SIT-UofG joint degrees).