Dr David Morrisset
Dr

David Morrisset

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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 completed his PhD in Fire Safety Engineering at the University of Edinburgh. His research interest cover a broad range of fire safety and combustion science related topics including material flammability, fire testing, fire performance of timber, lithium-ion batteries, combustible cladding, and advanced measurement 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

Built Environment and Design Chemical and thermal processes in energy and combustion Chemical engineering Civil engineering Design Engineering Experimental methods in fluid flow, heat and mass transfer Fire safety design Fire safety engineering Fluid mechanics and thermal engineering

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy of Fire Safety Engineering, The University of Edinburgh

Research interests

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Fire Dynamics

    The consequences of a fire event (e.g., thermal conditions produced) and the impacts those conditions on people, structures, and the environment.

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22 works between 2021 and 2026
All (22) Journal Article (18) Conference Publication (4)

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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

Implications of data smoothing on experimental mass loss rates

2021

Journal Article

Time dependent contribution of char oxidation and flame heat feedback on the mass loss rate of timber

Morrisset, David, Hadden, Rory M., Bartlett, Alastair I., Law, Angus and Emberley, Richard (2021). Time dependent contribution of char oxidation and flame heat feedback on the mass loss rate of timber. Fire Safety Journal, 120 103058, 103058. doi: 10.1016/j.firesaf.2020.103058

Time dependent contribution of char oxidation and flame heat feedback on the mass loss rate of timber

Current funding

  • 2025 - 2026
    Advancing Fire Safety of Battery Systems Using Novel Measurement Techniques
    Research Donation Generic
    Open grant
  • 2025 - 2026
    Batteries at sea and the global SAR community
    Lloyd's Register Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2029
    ARC Research Hub for Fire Resilience Infrastructure, Assets and Safety Advancements in Urban, Resources, Energy and Renewables Sectors (ARC ITRP administered by The University of New South Wales)
    University of New South Wales
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2028
    ARC Research Hub to Advance Timber for Australia's Future Built Environment
    ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hubs
    Open grant

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Current supervision

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