Dr. Rob Foster

Biography

Rob Foster is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge, where he leads the Structures Research Group. He holds a BA in Philosophy from the University of Wales, Cardiff, and an MEng in Civil and Architectural Engineering from the University of Bath. With years of experience as a structural engineer in London, Rob pursued a PhD in the Department of Engineering at Cambridge. Following his doctoral research, he served as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate in the Department of Architecture and as a Senior Lecturer in Structures at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia. His research focuses on innovative structural engineering solutions to address the infrastructure challenges posed by rapidly growing urban populations while maintaining environmental integrity. Key areas of interest include the structural assessment and reconfiguration of existing concrete structures, the lightweighting and vertical extension of buildings, and the use of engineered timber in the design of sustainable tall buildings.

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