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.
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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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2021
Journal Article
Structural behaviors of integrally-jointed plywood columns with knot defects
Xin, Zhuoyang and Gattas, Joseph (2021). Structural behaviors of integrally-jointed plywood columns with knot defects. International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics, 21 (02) 2150022, 2150022. doi: 10.1142/s021945542150022x
2021
Other Outputs
Data for the paper: Manufacture and structural performance of modular hybrid FRP-timber thin-walled columns
Gattas, Joe, Cui, Weiqi and Fernando, Dilum (2021). Data for the paper: Manufacture and structural performance of modular hybrid FRP-timber thin-walled columns. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.14264/cd0b6ab
2021
Other Outputs
Research data of elastica origami metamaterial
Lee, Ting-Uei and Gattas, Joe (2021). Research data of elastica origami metamaterial. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.14264/d56e35e
2020
Journal Article
Inventory constrained design of a timber funicular structure
Baber, Kim R., Burry, Jane R., Chen, Canhui, Gattas, Joseph M. and Bukauskas, Aurimas (2020). Inventory constrained design of a timber funicular structure. SN Applied Sciences, 2 (9) 1538. doi: 10.1007/s42452-020-03314-9
2020
Journal Article
Programmable stiffness and shape modulation in origami materials: emergence of a distant actuation feature
Mukhopadhyay, Tanmoy, Ma, Jiayao, Feng, Huijuan, Hou, Degao, Gattas, Joseph M., Chen, Yan and You, Zhong (2020). Programmable stiffness and shape modulation in origami materials: emergence of a distant actuation feature. Applied Materials Today, 19 100537, 100537. doi: 10.1016/j.apmt.2019.100537
2020
Journal Article
Nonlinear rotational stiffness and clash prevention in perforated steel fold lines
Shi, Quan, Heitzmann, Michael T. and Gattas, Joseph M. (2020). Nonlinear rotational stiffness and clash prevention in perforated steel fold lines. Engineering Structures, 209 110218, 110218. doi: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.110218
2020
Other Outputs
Suspended Remnants [Future Prototyping Exhibition]
Baber, Kim, Burry, Jane, Chen, Canhui and Gattas, Joseph (2020). Suspended Remnants [Future Prototyping Exhibition].
2020
Journal Article
Experimental investigation of a timber-concrete floor panel system with a hybrid glass fibre reinforced polymer-timber corrugated core
Ou, Ya, Gattas, Joseph M., Fernando, Dilum and Torero, José L. (2020). Experimental investigation of a timber-concrete floor panel system with a hybrid glass fibre reinforced polymer-timber corrugated core. Engineering Structures, 203 109832, 109832. doi: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.109832
2019
Journal Article
Experimental investigation of a novel concrete-timber floor panel system with digitally fabricated FRP-timber hollow core component
Ou, Ya, Fernando, Dilum and Gattas, Joseph M. (2019). Experimental investigation of a novel concrete-timber floor panel system with digitally fabricated FRP-timber hollow core component. Construction and Building Materials, 227 116667, 116667. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.08.048
2019
Other Outputs
Suspended Remnants [IASS Barcelona]
Baber, Kim, Burry, Jane, Chen, Canhui and Gattas, Joseph (2019). Suspended Remnants [IASS Barcelona].
2019
Journal Article
Structural behavior of digitally fabricated thin-walled timber columns
Alqaryouti, Yousef, Fernando, Dilum and Gattas, Joseph (2019). Structural behavior of digitally fabricated thin-walled timber columns. International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics, 19 (10) 1950126, 1950126. doi: 10.1142/S0219455419501268
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
Inventory constrained funicular modelling
Baber, Kim R., Burry, Jane R., Chen, Canhui, Gattas, Joseph M. and Bukauskas, Aurimas (2019). Inventory constrained funicular modelling. IASS Symposium 2019 - 60th Anniversary Symposium of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures; Structural Membranes 2019 - 9th International Conference on Textile Composites and Inflatable Structures, FORM and FORCE, Barcelona, Spain, 7 - 10 October 2019. 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.
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.
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
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.
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
Hybrid Timber-Cardboard Sandwich Structural Composites for Low-Cost and Bio-Based Temporary Housing
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Chien Ming Wang
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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
An Integrated Approach to Design and Construction of Waste Wood
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Dan Luo
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Master Philosophy
Investigating optimal log steaming conditions to improve veneer quality for plantation-grown Eucalyptus nitens
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Heitzmann
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Doctor Philosophy
Developing environmentally responsive facades by self-assembly timber modules
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Dan Luo
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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
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
Architecture in reconfiguration with computing: Prefabricated timber discrete building components
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Fred Fialho Leandro Alves Teixeira
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Doctor Philosophy
Investigation of engineered recycled hardwood and natural fibre composite products
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Lisa Ottenhaus
Completed supervision
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2025
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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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
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Mechanics of digitally-fabricated hinges for folded steel structures
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Sritawat Kitipornchai
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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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