Overview
Background
Dr Joe Gattas is as an Associate Professor at the University of Queensland's School of Civil Engineering, where he heads the Folded Structures research group. His research expertise spans various fields, including origami-inspired engineering, computational building design, advanced manufacturing, lightweight and modular structures, and timber engineering. In 2009, Joe obtained his Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Queensland, and in 2013, he completed his Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Oxford, funded by a prestigious John Monash Scholarship. He remains an active participant in the John Monash Scholar community.
From 2016 to 2021, Joe led the Manufacture and Digital Design project stream within the ARC Future Timber Hub. This initiative aimed to support the development of tall timber buildings in the Pacific region. Upon its successful completion, timber industry partners backed the establishment of a new ARC Advance Timber Hub (2022-), designed to accelerate innovation and the adoption of timber in Australian buildings. Joe currently serves as Co-Lead for two research nodes within the new Hub: 1) Manufacturing Innovation, which encompasses projects focusing on the digital design and fabrication of innovative structures and systems; and 2) Value Chain Innovation, which covers projects dedicated to enhancing resource utilization throughout the forest-to-building timber value chain.
Availability
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Qualifications
- Bachelor of Engineering, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Oxford
Research interests
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Origami-Inspired Engineering
folded structures; deployable structures; origami and kirigami geometry
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Computational Building Design
parametric geometry; design automation; digital workflows; 3D scanning
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Advanced Manufacturing
digital fabrication; robotic construction; hybrid materials; design for manufacture and assembly (DfMA)
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Structural Engineering
low-cost housing; modular structures; timber structures; timber joints
Works
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2019
Journal Article
Computational design and digital fabrication of folded timber sandwich structures
Al-Qaryouti, Yousef, Baber, Kim and Gattas, Joseph M. (2019). Computational design and digital fabrication of folded timber sandwich structures. Automation in Construction, 102, 27-44. doi: 10.1016/j.autcon.2019.01.008
2019
Journal Article
Computational design and experimental behaviour of deployable mass timber arches
Plasencia Alava, Kevin B., McCann, Lee K., Hodge, Gabrielle, Baber, Kim and Gattas, Joseph M. (2019). Computational design and experimental behaviour of deployable mass timber arches. Journal of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures, 60 (1), 90-100. doi: 10.20898/j.iass.2019.199.030
2019
Journal Article
Elastic buckling shape control of thin-walled cylinder using pre-embedded curved-crease origami patterns
Lee, Ting-Uei, Yang, Xiaochen, Ma, Jiayao, Chen, Yan and Gattas, Joseph M. (2019). Elastic buckling shape control of thin-walled cylinder using pre-embedded curved-crease origami patterns. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 151, 322-330. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2018.11.005
2019
Conference Publication
Large span glue laminated arches for the Yangjaegogae Eco Bridge
Baber, Kim, Gattas, Joseph M., Fernando, Dilum and Ahn, Sanghyung (2019). Large span glue laminated arches for the Yangjaegogae Eco Bridge. Pacific Timber Engineering Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 10-12 July 2019.
2019
Conference Publication
The potential for underutilised timber for the built environment
Mills, Harry, Baber, Kim and Gattas, Joseph M. (2019). The potential for underutilised timber for the built environment. Pacific Timber Engineering Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 10-12 July 2019.
2019
Conference Publication
Inventory constrained funicular modelling
Baber, Kim R., Burry, Jane R., Chen, Canhui, Gattas, Joseph M. and Bukauskas, Aurimas (2019). Inventory constrained funicular modelling. International Center for Numerical Methods in Engineering.
2019
Conference Publication
Inventory constrained funicular modelling
Baber, Kim R., Burry, Jane R., Chen, Canhui, Gattas, Joseph M. and Bukauskas, Aurimas (2019). Inventory constrained funicular modelling. In: Proceedings of IASS Annual Symposia. IASS 2019 Barcelona Symposium, Barcelona, Spain, (1-10). 7-10 October 2019.
2018
Journal Article
Hybrid fibre-reinforced polymer-timber thin-walled structural members
Fernando, Dilum, Teng, J. G., Gattas, Joseph and Heitzmann, Michael (2018). Hybrid fibre-reinforced polymer-timber thin-walled structural members. Advances in Structural Engineering, 21 (9), 1409-1417. doi: 10.1177/1369433217739709
2018
Conference Publication
Folding fabrication of curved-crease spindle beams
Cui, W. Q., Gfeller, T., Fernando, D., Heitzmann, M. T. and Gattas, J. M. (2018). Folding fabrication of curved-crease spindle beams. 7th International Meeting on Origami in Science, Mathematics, and Education, Oxford, United Kingdom, 4–7 September 2018. St Albans, United Kingdom: Tarquin.
2018
Conference Publication
Computational design and experimental behaviour of deployable mass timber arches
Plasencia Alava, Kevin B., McCann, Lee K., Baber, Kim and Gattas, Joseph M. (2018). Computational design and experimental behaviour of deployable mass timber arches. International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures - Symposium 2018, Boston, MA United States, 16-20 July 2018. Boston, MA United States: International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures.
2018
Conference Publication
Novel technologies for tall timber buildings: research streams and three solutions
Fernando, Dilum, Torero, Jose L., Gattas, Joseph, Baber, Kim, Maluk, Cristian and Hidalgo, Juan P. (2018). Novel technologies for tall timber buildings: research streams and three solutions. 24th International Wood Construction Conference (IHF), Congress Centrum, Garmisch-Partenkirchen (GER), 5-7 December 2018.
2017
Journal Article
Elastica surface generation of curved-crease origami
Lee, Ting-Uei, You, Zhong and Gattas, Joseph M. (2017). Elastica surface generation of curved-crease origami. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 136-137, 13-27. doi: 10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2017.11.029
2017
Journal Article
Folded hybrid FRP-timber sections: concept, geometric design and experimental behaviour
Gattas, Joseph M., O'Dwyer, Mitchell L., Heitzmann, Michael T., Fernando, Dilum and Teng, J. G. (2017). Folded hybrid FRP-timber sections: concept, geometric design and experimental behaviour. Thin-Walled Structures, 122, 182-192. doi: 10.1016/j.tws.2017.10.007
2017
Journal Article
Folded assembly methods for thin-walled steel structures
Shi, Quan, Shi, Xiaoqiang, Gattas, Joseph M. and Kitipornchai, Sritawat (2017). Folded assembly methods for thin-walled steel structures. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 138, 235-245. doi: 10.1016/j.jcsr.2017.07.010
2017
Journal Article
Rigid-foldable tubular arches
Gattas, Joseph M., Lv, Weilin and Chen, Yan (2017). Rigid-foldable tubular arches. Engineering Structures, 145, 246-253. doi: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2017.04.037
2017
Conference Publication
Comparison of plate and shell timber-composite sandwich structures
Al-Qaryouti, Yousef, Wen, Ye, Gattas, Joseph M. and Fernando, Dilum (2017). Comparison of plate and shell timber-composite sandwich structures. IASS Annual Symposium 2017, Hamburg, Germany, 25 - 28th September, 2017. International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures.
2017
Conference Publication
Rapid Assembly with Bending-Stabilised Structures
Gattas, Joseph M., Baber, Kim and Al-Qaryouti, Yousef (2017). Rapid Assembly with Bending-Stabilised Structures. Fabricate 2017, Stuttgart, Germany, April 6-8 2017. London, United Kingdom: UCL Press. doi: 10.14324/111.9781787350014
2016
Journal Article
One-DOF superimposed rigid origami with multiple states
Liu, Xiang, Gattas, Joseph M. and Chen, Yan (2016). One-DOF superimposed rigid origami with multiple states. Scientific Reports, 6 (1) 36883, 36883. doi: 10.1038/srep36883
2016
Journal Article
Experimental and numerical investigation of bulging behaviour of hyperelastic textured tubes
Guo, Zhiming, Gattas, Joseph, Wang, Shibin, Li, Linan and Albermani, Faris (2016). Experimental and numerical investigation of bulging behaviour of hyperelastic textured tubes. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 115-116, 665-675. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2016.07.026
2016
Journal Article
Geometric design and construction of structurally stabilized accordion shelters
Lee, Ting-Uei and Gattas, Joseph M. (2016). Geometric design and construction of structurally stabilized accordion shelters. Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, 8 (3) 031009, 031009.1-031009.8. doi: 10.1115/1.4032441
Funding
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Structural performance of cardboard folded sandwich structures for ultra-low-cost emergency shelters
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Chien Ming Wang
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Doctor Philosophy
An Integrated Approach to Design and Construction of Waste Wood
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Dan Luo
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Doctor Philosophy
Novel Database Management, Verification, and Cost Optimisation Tools for Parametric Steel Connection Design
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Dorival Pedroso
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Doctor Philosophy
Downscale testing methods for characterising dynamic and static structural behaviours of mass timber and hybrid timber floor systems
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Cristian Maluk
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Doctor Philosophy
Knowledge based design for Engineered Timber Structures in the context of growing industries in Australia and Chile
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Cristian Maluk
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Doctor Philosophy
Improving the quality, robustness and completeness of bridge asset records with LiDAR data integration
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Rebecca Gravina
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Doctor Philosophy
Downscale testing methods for characterising dynamic and static structural behaviours of mass timber and hybrid timber floor systems
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Cristian Maluk
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Doctor Philosophy
Architecture in reconfiguration with computing: Prefabricated timber discrete building components
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Fred Fialho Leandro Alves Teixeira
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Master Philosophy
Adding value to underutilized small-diameter plantation grown trees in Laos
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Heitzmann
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Doctor Philosophy
Investigation of engineered recycled hardwood and natural fibre composite products
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Lisa Ottenhaus
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Master Philosophy
Adding value to underutilized small-diameter plantation grown trees in Laos
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Heitzmann
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Doctor Philosophy
Retrofitting damaged bridge components with hybrid FRP composites to promote re-use and sustainability
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Rebecca Gravina
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Doctor Philosophy
Robotic FRP fabrication for large scale customizable structure
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Heitzmann, Dr Dan Luo
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Doctor Philosophy
Developing environmentally responsive facades by self-assembly timber modules
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Dan Luo
Completed supervision
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2024
Master Philosophy
Optimisation of timber selection in low-rise residential building wall frame construction
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Lisa Ottenhaus
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Mouldless Manufacture and Performance of Hybrid FRP-Timber Thin-Walled Structures
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Heitzmann
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2021
Master Philosophy
Tension strap assembly methods for lightweight and high-speed timber construction
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Mr Kim Baber
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Mechanics of digitally-fabricated hinges for folded steel structures
Principal Advisor
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Structural performance and digital fabrication of low-cost folded sandwich structures
Principal Advisor
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Hybrid Glulam-FRP Beam with Improved Fire Performance
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Cristian Maluk
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Fire analysis of load-bearing bamboo structures
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Cristian Maluk
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Behaviour of Hybrid FRP-Timber Thin-walled Cee section Columns: an Experimental and Numerical Investigation
Associate Advisor
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Hybrid Timber-Concrete Floor Panel Systems with a Novel Hollow Core Construction
Associate Advisor
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