We are very pleased to announce that Dr Juan P. Hidalgo has recently joined the Centre for Future Timber Structures (CFTS). Juan joins the School of Civil Engineering at The University of Queensland as the new academic in Timber and Fire Safety Engineering.

Juan brings vast experience in fire safety research, mainly looking at sustainable and durable forms of construction; involving insulation materials, timber, and fibre reinforced polymer composites. Juan’s novel work has transcended the boundaries of fire safety engineering, covering areas of energy management systems, and innovative timber construction, and modern building design.