Dr. Ulrike Dackermann

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ulrike Dackermann is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and a member of the Centre for Infrastructure Engineering Safety (CIES). She has a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). Her expertise includes Structural Health Monitoring (SHM), Non-Destructive Testing & Evaluation (NDT&E), Hybrid Timber Structures, Artificial Intelligence, and Advanced Signal Processing. Dackermann's research focuses on the development of smart SHM systems that integrate cutting-edge sensing technologies to enhance the safety and reliability of civil infrastructure. She has contributed to high-profile projects such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge and is actively involved in exploring innovative methods for crowd monitoring and human-structure interaction. Dackermann is also committed to practical engineering solutions, as demonstrated by her international volunteer work with Engineers Without Borders in Nepal and Tanzania, where she designed energy-efficient stoves using locally sourced materials. Her dedication to social good reflects her hands-on approach as a researcher and educator.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2017-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Kensington, Australia

Teaching and conducting research in Civil Engineering.

Lecturer

2014-01-01 — 2017-01-01

University of Technology Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Teaching and conducting research in Civil Engineering.

Courses

CVEN4308 Structural Dynamics CVEN4309 Sustainable Timber Engineering CVEN2303 Structural Analysis Modelling CVEN9818 Bridge Engineering ENGG1000 Introduction Engineering Design Innovation

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.