Buro Happold structural engineer Richard Harris has been appointed part-time Professor of Timber Engineering at the Univesity of Bath.
Mr Harris will spend one day a week at the university where he will lead and develop a research programme in innovative timber engineering.
The research, within the University’s Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, is part of the work being carried out by the new Building Research Establishment‘s Centre in Innovative Construction Materials.
“The research work will be closely focused on innovation and should lead to more effective use of timber in construction,” said Mr Harris.
