Overview
Background
Zidi is currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow affiliated with both the University of Queensland and University of the Sunshine Coast. He completed his PhD in Timber Structural Engineering, specialising in innovative solutions for prefabricated timber construction at the University of Queensland in 2024. His research involved developing and prototyping an offsite-manufactured, panelised lightweight timber system tailored for high-performance, adaptable housing suitable for diverse Australian climates. This system aims to accommodate evolving household needs, promoting sustainability, affordability, durable, and long-term adaptability aligned with circular economy principles.
Zidi earned his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Honours, Extended Major) at the University of Queensland in 2019, focusing primarily on Environmental and Structural Engineering. His academic journey and research initiatives have consistently emphasised sustainable and durable timber structural solutions and innovative timber construction technologies, contributing to advancements within Australia's housing industry.
Availability
- Dr Zidi Yan is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Civil Engineering, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy of Structural Engineering, The University of Queensland
Research impacts
- Member of RILEM TC TPT – Tests methods for a reliable characterisation of resistance, stiffness, and deformation properties of timber joints (since March 2022).
- Member of COST Action Helen (Holistic Design of Taller Timber Buildings) Working Group 1 - SG Adaptability (since October 2022).
Works
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2024
Other Outputs
Design and performance evaluation of reversible connections for modular adaptable timber buildings
Yan, Zidi (2024). Design and performance evaluation of reversible connections for modular adaptable timber buildings. PhD Thesis, School of Civil Engineering, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/f836ca9
2023
Journal Article
Influence of wet-dry cycles on the withdrawal capacity and corrosion of zinc electroplated self-tapping screws in CCA-treated and untreated Southern pine
Yan, Zidi, Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Yermán, Luis and Scheibenreiter, Johann (2023). Influence of wet-dry cycles on the withdrawal capacity and corrosion of zinc electroplated self-tapping screws in CCA-treated and untreated Southern pine. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 19 e02429, e02429. doi: 10.1016/j.cscm.2023.e02429
2023
Journal Article
Design for adaptability, disassembly and reuse – a review of reversible timber connection systems
Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Yan, Zidi, Brandner, Reinhard, Leardini, Paola, Fink, Gerhard and Jockwer, Robert (2023). Design for adaptability, disassembly and reuse – a review of reversible timber connection systems. Construction and Building Materials, 400 132823, 1-16. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.132823
2023
Conference Publication
The impacts of screw tip, inclination angles, and number of penetration layers on screw withdrawal capacity of Australian machine graded pine
Yan, Zidi, Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Lin, Jingyuan, Jockwer, Robert and Ringhofer, Andreas (2023). The impacts of screw tip, inclination angles, and number of penetration layers on screw withdrawal capacity of Australian machine graded pine. World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE), Oslo, Norway, 17-21 June 2023. As, Norway: World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE). doi: 10.52202/069179-0185
2023
Conference Publication
Effect of moisture cycles and LOSP treatment on screwed timber connections
Yermán, Luis, Abudi, Mal, Yan, Zidi and Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike (2023). Effect of moisture cycles and LOSP treatment on screwed timber connections. IUFRO Div 5 2023, Cairns, QLD Australia, 4-8 June 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
Effect of moisture cycles and timber treatment on the performance of screwed connections
Yermán, Luis, Xiao, Martin, Yan, Zidi and Ottenhaus, Lisa-Marieke (2023). Effect of moisture cycles and timber treatment on the performance of screwed connections. IRG 54, Cairns, QLD Australia, 28 May - 1 June 2023. The International Research Group on Wood Protection.
2023
Conference Publication
Impact of moisture cycling on screw withdrawal capacity of treated and untreated radiata pine
Yermán, Luis, Yan, Zidi, Feng, Wen and Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike (2023). Impact of moisture cycling on screw withdrawal capacity of treated and untreated radiata pine. World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE 2023), Oslo, Norway, 19-22 June 2023. Ås, Norway: World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE 2023). doi: 10.52202/069179-0164
2022
Journal Article
Performance of reversible timber connections in Australian light timber framed panelised construction
Yan, Zidi, Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Leardini, Paola and Jockwer, Robert (2022). Performance of reversible timber connections in Australian light timber framed panelised construction. Journal of Building Engineering, 61 105244, 1-16. doi: 10.1016/j.jobe.2022.105244
2022
Conference Publication
Effect of repeated wetting and drying on withdrawal capacity and corrosion of european screws in treated and untreated australian sawn timber
Yan, Zidi, Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike and Yermán, Luis (2022). Effect of repeated wetting and drying on withdrawal capacity and corrosion of european screws in treated and untreated australian sawn timber. Society of Wood Science and Technology (SWST), Kingscliff, NSW Australia, 10-15 July 2022. Society of Wood Science and Technology.
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