Overview
Background
David Morrisset joined the School of Civil Engineering in November 2024 as a Lecturer in Fire Safety Engineering. Prior to his appointment at UQ, Dr Morrisset compelted his PhD in Fire Safety Engineering at the Univeristy of Edinburgh. His research interest cover a broad range of fire safety and combustion science related topics including material flammability, fire testing, fire perfromance of timber, lithium-ion batteries, combustible cladding, and advanced measurment techniques (e.g., laser diagnostics). In addition to his research experience, he also has experience working as a fire safety engineer in both the United Sates and Australia.
Availability
- Dr David Morrisset is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy of Fire Safety Engineering, The University of Edinburgh
Research interests
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Material Flamability
The study of material performance under fire conditions, including the ignition of solids, flame spread, burning behaviour, and the generation of gaseous (toxic) combustion products.
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Experimental methods in fire safety science
The application of novel measurement techniques, including optical measurements and laser diagnostics, to fundamental problems in fire safety science.
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Fire Dynamics
The consequences of a fire event (e.g., thermal conditions produced) and the impacts those conditions on people, structures, and the environment.
Works
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Featured
2025
Journal Article
Pyrolysis Front Tracking using the Spectral Fluorescence Signature of PMMA
Morrisset, David, Ojo, Anthony O., MacLeod, Cameron, Peterson, Brian and Hadden, Rory M. (2025). Pyrolysis Front Tracking using the Spectral Fluorescence Signature of PMMA. Fire Safety Journal, 155 104425, 104425. doi: 10.1016/j.firesaf.2025.104425
Featured
2025
Journal Article
The role of thermal conductivity on opposed flow flame spread
Morrisset, David, Adnan, Hidayah, Hadden, Rory M. and Fernandez-Pello, Carlos (2025). The role of thermal conductivity on opposed flow flame spread. Combustion Science and Technology, 1-16. doi: 10.1080/00102202.2025.2453984
Featured
2024
Journal Article
The relative position of pyrolysis onset and flame front location for downward flame spread
Morrisset, David, Burnford, Joseph, Ojo, Anthony O., Peterson, Brian, Law, Angus and Hadden, Rory M. (2024). The relative position of pyrolysis onset and flame front location for downward flame spread. Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, 40 (1-4) 105355, 105355. doi: 10.1016/j.proci.2024.105355
Featured
2024
Journal Article
Assessment and application of phosphor thermometry for spatially resolved surface temperature measurements during downward flame spread
Burnford, Joseph, Morrisset, David, Ojo, Anthony O., Hadden, Rory M., Law, Angus and Peterson, Brian (2024). Assessment and application of phosphor thermometry for spatially resolved surface temperature measurements during downward flame spread. Fuel, 365 131201, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2024.131201
Featured
2024
Journal Article
Repeat fire tests of upholstered furniture: variability and experimental observations
Morrisset, David, Reep, Jonathan, Ojwang, Ian, Hadden, Rory M. and Law, Angus (2024). Repeat fire tests of upholstered furniture: variability and experimental observations. Fire Technology, 60 (3), 1453-1476. doi: 10.1007/s10694-023-01523-3
Featured
2024
Journal Article
Quantifying the controlling mechanisms of opposed flow flame spread: Influence of orientation, material, and external heating
Morrisset, David, Hadden, Rory M. and Law, Angus (2024). Quantifying the controlling mechanisms of opposed flow flame spread: Influence of orientation, material, and external heating. Fire Safety Journal, 142 104048. doi: 10.1016/j.firesaf.2023.104048
Featured
2021
Journal Article
Statistical uncertainty in bench-scale flammability tests
Morrisset, David, Thorncroft, Glen, Hadden, Rory, Law, Angus and Emberley, Richard (2021). Statistical uncertainty in bench-scale flammability tests. Fire Safety Journal, 122 103335, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.firesaf.2021.103335
2025
Journal Article
Assessing the extent of charring and its impact on the whisky ageing process
Reep, Jonathan, Morrisset, David, Martin, Stuart and Hadden, Rory M. (2025). Assessing the extent of charring and its impact on the whisky ageing process. Food Physics, 2 100055, 100055. doi: 10.1016/j.foodp.2025.100055
2025
Journal Article
Repeat Fire Tests of Upholstered Furniture: Influence of Experimental Conditions on Test-to-test Variability
Morrisset, David, Reep, Jonathan, Ojwang, Ian, Hadden, Rory M. and Law, Angus (2025). Repeat Fire Tests of Upholstered Furniture: Influence of Experimental Conditions on Test-to-test Variability. Fire Safety Journal, 156 104442, 104442-156. doi: 10.1016/j.firesaf.2025.104442
2025
Journal Article
The Influence of Forced Flow on Opposed Flame Spread
Morrisset, David, Hadden, Rory M. and Law, Angus (2025). The Influence of Forced Flow on Opposed Flame Spread. Fire Safety Journal, 156 104426, 104426-156. doi: 10.1016/j.firesaf.2025.104426
2023
Journal Article
The influence of feedback and convection on imposed heating conditions when using gas-fired radiant panels in fire testing
Cadosch, Hussein, Morrisset, David, Law, Angus, Terrasi, Giovanni and Bisby, Luke (2023). The influence of feedback and convection on imposed heating conditions when using gas-fired radiant panels in fire testing. Fire Safety Journal, 141 104013, 104013. doi: 10.1016/j.firesaf.2023.104013
2023
Journal Article
Characterization of flame spread over PMMA using a temperature reconstruction method
Morrisset, David, Hadden, Rory M. and Law, Angus (2023). Characterization of flame spread over PMMA using a temperature reconstruction method. Combustion Science and Technology, 195 (14), 3557-3570. doi: 10.1080/00102202.2023.2239459
2023
Journal Article
Systematic evaluation of pyrolysis processes and biochar quality in the operation of low-cost flame curtain pyrolysis kiln for sustainable biochar production
Jayakumar, Anjali, Morrisset, David, Koutsomarkos, Vasileios, Wurzer, Christian, Hadden, Rory M., Lawton, Linda, Edwards, Christine and Mašek, Ondřej (2023). Systematic evaluation of pyrolysis processes and biochar quality in the operation of low-cost flame curtain pyrolysis kiln for sustainable biochar production. Current Research in Environmental Sustainability, 5 100213. doi: 10.1016/j.crsust.2023.100213
2023
Journal Article
Downward flame spread over PMMA spheres
Morrisset, David, Hadden, Rory M., Law, Angus and Torero, Jose L. (2023). Downward flame spread over PMMA spheres. Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, 39 (3), 4155-4164. doi: 10.1016/j.proci.2022.07.220
2023
Conference Publication
Toward an Improved Processing Methodology for Mass Loss Rate Data in Fire Testing Procedures
Morrisset, David, Santamaria, Simón, Law, Angus and Hadden, Rory M. (2023). Toward an Improved Processing Methodology for Mass Loss Rate Data in Fire Testing Procedures. ASTM 42nd Symposium on Obtaining Data for Fire Growth Models, Online, 14-15 December 2021. West Conshohocken, PA United States: ASTM International. doi: 10.1520/STP164220220007
2022
Journal Article
Implications of data smoothing on experimental mass loss rates
Morrisset, David, Santamaria, Simón, Hadden, Rory and Emberley, Richard (2022). Implications of data smoothing on experimental mass loss rates. Fire Safety Journal, 131 103611, 103611. doi: 10.1016/j.firesaf.2022.103611
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr David Morrisset is:
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Mass Timber Behaviour in Fire
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Felix Wiesner, Associate Professor David Lange
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