Overview
Background
Dr Mason began at The University of Queensland in late 2014 after holding academic positions at The University of Sydney and QUT. Prior to joining UQ he also worked as a catastrophe risk researcher for the industry-focused research centre, Risk Frontiers at Macquarie University. Matthew’s key areas of interest and expertise lie in the fields of:
- Wind Engineering
- Stochastic modelling of hazards, including convective storms and tropical cyclones
- Probabilistic modelling of structural and infrastructure vulnerability to wind, water and hail
- Catastrophe loss modelling for natural hazards
- Modelling and observation of the atmospheric boundary layer
- Wind tunnel testing and analysis
- Disaster insurance
Dr Mason is currently the Chair of the Standards Australia wind loading sub-committee responsible for maintenance of AS/NZS1170.2.
Availability
- Associate Professor Matthew Mason is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Sydney
Research interests
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Wind Engineering
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Stochastic modelling of hazards, including convective storms and tropical cyclones
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Probabilistic modelling of structural and infrastructure vulnerability to wind, water and hail
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Catastrophe loss modelling for natural hazards
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Atmospheric boundary layer observations and analysis
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Wind tunnel testing and analysis
Works
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2021
Conference Publication
Experimental and numerical simulation of wind characteristics behind square prism array windbreaks: Importance of replicating unintended longitudinal turbulence gradients
Lyu, Junwei, Mason, Matthew S. and Wang, Chien Ming (2021). Experimental and numerical simulation of wind characteristics behind square prism array windbreaks: Importance of replicating unintended longitudinal turbulence gradients. 20th Australasian Wind Engineering Society Workshop (AWES2020), Online, 8-9 April 2021. The Australasian Wind Engineering Society.
2021
Conference Publication
Assessment of empirical downburst models against field measurements of two thunderstorm outflow events
Hussan, Mosaruf and Mason, Matthew (2021). Assessment of empirical downburst models against field measurements of two thunderstorm outflow events. 20th Australasian Wind Engineering Society Workshop (AWES2020), Online, 8-9 April 2021. The Australasian Wind Engineering Society.
2021
Journal Article
Application of self-organizing maps to classify the meteorological origin of wind gusts in Australia
Spassiani, Alessio C. and Mason, Matthew S. (2021). Application of self-organizing maps to classify the meteorological origin of wind gusts in Australia. Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics, 210 104529, 1-16. doi: 10.1016/j.jweia.2021.104529
2021
Journal Article
An experimental investigation of forces on a textured cylinder at subcritical Reynolds numbers
Karampour, H., Wu, Z. and Mason, M. S. (2021). An experimental investigation of forces on a textured cylinder at subcritical Reynolds numbers. Journal of Applied Fluid Mechanics, 14 (6), 1787-1793. doi: 10.47176/jafm.14.06.32495
2020
Conference Publication
Experimental and Numerical Simulation of Wind Characteristics Behind Wedge-shaped Windbreak
Lyu, Junwei, Wang, Chien Ming and Mason, Matthew S. (2020). Experimental and Numerical Simulation of Wind Characteristics Behind Wedge-shaped Windbreak. 22nd Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference AFMC2020, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 7-10 December 2020. Brisbane, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/e8017ba
2020
Journal Article
Near-reef and nearshore tropical cyclone wave climate in the Great Barrier Reef with and without reef structure
Callaghan, David P., Mumby, Peter J. and Mason, Matthew S. (2020). Near-reef and nearshore tropical cyclone wave climate in the Great Barrier Reef with and without reef structure. Coastal Engineering, 157 103652, 103652. doi: 10.1016/j.coastaleng.2020.103652
2020
Journal Article
Review of models for predicting wind characteristics behind windbreaks
Lyu, Junwei, Wang, Chien Ming and Mason, Matthew S. (2020). Review of models for predicting wind characteristics behind windbreaks. Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics, 199 104117, 104117. doi: 10.1016/j.jweia.2020.104117
2020
Conference Publication
Wind Loads on the CAARC High-Rise Building Subject to Non-Traditional Boundary Layer Profiles
Mason, Matthew, Li, Yang and Lo, Yuan-Lung (2020). Wind Loads on the CAARC High-Rise Building Subject to Non-Traditional Boundary Layer Profiles. 22nd Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference AFMC2020, Brisbane, Australia, 7-10 December 2020. Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/fa179c4
2019
Journal Article
Aerodynamic characteristics of rectangular cylinders in steady and accelerating wind flow
Yang, Ting and Mason, Matthew S. (2019). Aerodynamic characteristics of rectangular cylinders in steady and accelerating wind flow. Journal of Fluids and Structures, 90, 246-262. doi: 10.1016/j.jfluidstructs.2019.07.004
2018
Journal Article
Investigation of a downburst loading event on a full-scale low-rise building
Lombardo, Franklin T., Mason, Matthew S. and de Alba, Antonio Zaldivar (2018). Investigation of a downburst loading event on a full-scale low-rise building. Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics, 182, 272-285. doi: 10.1016/j.jweia.2018.09.020
2018
Journal Article
Cascading collapse of transmission lines
Alminhana, Fabio, Albermani, Faris and Mason, Matthew (2018). Cascading collapse of transmission lines. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Engineering and Computational Mechanics, 171 (3), 115-132. doi: 10.1680/jencm.18.00010
2018
Conference Publication
A preliminary study of the vertical structure of convective outflows measured at the boulder Atmospheric Observatory (BAO)
Mason, Matthew and Schwartz, Andrew (2018). A preliminary study of the vertical structure of convective outflows measured at the boulder Atmospheric Observatory (BAO). 19th Australasian Wind Engineering Society Workshop, Torquay, Australia, 4-6 April 2018. The Australasian Wind Engineering Society.
2017
Journal Article
A compact nonlinear dynamic analysis technique for transmission line cascades
Alminhana, Fábio, Mason, Matthew and Albermani, Faris (2017). A compact nonlinear dynamic analysis technique for transmission line cascades. Engineering Structures, 158, 164-174. doi: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2017.12.039
2017
Conference Publication
Towards codification of localised windstorms: progress and challenges
Mason, M. S. (2017). Towards codification of localised windstorms: progress and challenges. 9th Asia-Pacific Conference on Wind Engineering, Auckland, New Zealand, 3-7 December 2017.
2017
Journal Article
Analysis of rapid damage assessment data following severe windstorm events
Smith, Daniel J., Krupar, Richard J., Henderson, David J. and Mason, Matthew S. (2017). Analysis of rapid damage assessment data following severe windstorm events. Australian Journal of Emergency Management, 32 (4), 52-57.
2017
Other Outputs
A modified Severe Tropical Cyclone Marcia (2015) scenario: wind and storm tide hazards and impacts
Krupar III, Richard and Mason, Matthew S. (2017). A modified Severe Tropical Cyclone Marcia (2015) scenario: wind and storm tide hazards and impacts. Melbourne, VIC Australia: Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC.
2017
Conference Publication
Dual-doppler radar, in situ anemometric and ground damage observations of the 27 November 2014 Brisbane Supercell
Krupar, Richard J. III, Mason, Matthew S., Smith, Daniel J., Soderholm, Joshua S., Protat, Alain and Gunter, W. Scott (2017). Dual-doppler radar, in situ anemometric and ground damage observations of the 27 November 2014 Brisbane Supercell. 13th Americas Conference on Wind Engineering, ACWE 2017, Gainesville, FL, United States, 21-24 May 2017. Americas Conference on Wind Engineering.
2017
Conference Publication
Aerodynamic forces on two-dimensional rectangular cylinders subjected to accelerating flow: effect of side ratio
Yang, T. and Mason, M. (2017). Aerodynamic forces on two-dimensional rectangular cylinders subjected to accelerating flow: effect of side ratio. 9th Asia Pacific Conference on Wind Engineering, APCWE 2017, Auckland, New Zealand, 3-7 December 2017. Australasian Wind Engineering Society.
2016
Journal Article
Application of insurance modelling tools to climate change adaptation decision-making relating to the built environment
Walker, George R., Mason, Matthew S., Crompton, Ryan P. and Musulin, Rade T. (2016). Application of insurance modelling tools to climate change adaptation decision-making relating to the built environment. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, 12 (4), 450-462. doi: 10.1080/15732479.2015.1020498
2016
Conference Publication
Modulation of vortex induced crosswind forces on a square cylinder during accelerating flow
Mason, M. S. and Yang, T. (2016). Modulation of vortex induced crosswind forces on a square cylinder during accelerating flow. Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference, Canberra, Australia, 5 - 8 December 2016. Australasian Fluid Mechanics Society.
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Matthew Mason is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Transient wind loading of structures during extreme wind events
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Modelling the vulnerability of infrastructure networks to natural hazards
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Measurement and anaysis of near-surface tropical cyclone wind fields
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Understanding the aerodynamics of large hailstones
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Simulating local wind conditions within complex cityscapes
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Hubert Chanson
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Doctor Philosophy
Simulating local wind conditions within complex cityscapes
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Hubert Chanson
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding the changing risk of severe thunderstorms by novel stochastic modelling of extreme hail and wind hazards
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Hamish McGowan
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the interactions between ramping wind events (fronts and thunderstorms) and wind farms
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the interactions between ramping wind events (fronts and thunderstorms) and wind farms
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Wind loading of buildings in non-traditional atmospheric boundary layers
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Hubert Chanson
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding the changing risk of severe thunderstorms by novel stochastic modelling of extreme hail and wind hazards
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Hamish McGowan
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Doctor Philosophy
Studying the impact of technological change on the resilience of buildings
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Juan Hidalgo Medina, Associate Professor David Lange
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Doctor Philosophy
Resilience in structural fire engineering
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Anwar Orabi, Associate Professor David Lange
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Doctor Philosophy
Studying the impact of technological change on the resilience of buildings
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Juan Hidalgo Medina, Associate Professor David Lange
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Doctor Philosophy
Turbulence in hydraulic jump roller: hydrodynamics versus aerodynamics
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Hubert Chanson
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Doctor Philosophy
Studying the impact of technological change on the resilience of buildings
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Juan Hidalgo Medina, Associate Professor David Lange
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
A Methodology for Preliminary Designs of Structural Elements in Tall Timber Buildings
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Felix Wiesner
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Probabilistic Downburst Risk Assessment of Power Transmission Line Networks
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor David Lange
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
On the aerodynamics of two-dimensional rectangular cylinders: an experimental study in steady and accelerating winds
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Hubert Chanson
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
A novel methodology for the optimization of composite structures
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Heitzmann
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Simulation and Analysis of Surface Wind Fields during Landfalling Tropical Cyclones
Principal Advisor
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Radar-based methods for quantifying hailfall across varied spatial scales in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Hamish McGowan
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Influence of Geometric Characteristics on Wind Characteristics behind Floating Forest
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Chien Ming Wang
Media
Enquiries
Contact Associate Professor Matthew Mason directly for media enquiries about:
- Chair of the Australasian Wind Engineering Society
- civil engineering
- Computational fluid dynamics
- cyclones
- Dual-doppler radar
- environmental engineering
- hail
- modelling of hazards
- Probabilistic modelling of structural vulnerability to wind, water and hail
- severe windstorm events
- Stochastic modelling of hazards
- storms
- structural vulnerability to wind
- wind
- wind engineering
- wind tunnel testing
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