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Wendel Sebastian is a full Professor of Structural Engineering at University College London (UCL), holding a personal chair promoted through his significant contributions in the field. He completed his MA and PhD in Structural Engineering at the University of Cambridge and has been an influential academic at both the University of Bristol and UCL. Professor Sebastian is actively involved in advisory leadership roles within both academia and industry, serving as an External Examiner for MSc courses in Structural Engineering at Imperial College and as a College member of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) from 2017 to 2023. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the ICE's Structures and Buildings International Journal and currently edits the Journal of Construction and Building Materials. His consultancy work includes projects with the World Bank and the UK government’s National Highways Agency, focusing on the design of hazard-resilient bridges and sustainable structures. His research addresses the structural elements responsible for 40% of the world’s carbon emissions, collaborating with industry leaders to develop low-carbon structural systems that align with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and the UK government's 2050 Net Zero Strategy. His research group employs advanced computational analysis and large-scale laboratory testing, contributing to innovations in sustainable building materials and techniques. He has received prestigious awards, including a Leverhulme Trust award for his work on decarbonizing innovations and has played a significant role in international collaborations across architecture and engineering.