Speaker
Position:Global Structural Skills Leader, Arup Fellow, Principal Buildings Australasia, Director Arup PT Indonesia
Employer:Arup
Country:United Kingdom

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil & Structural), University of Sheffield UK.

Doctor of Philosophy, Structural Engineering, University of Sheffield UK - Ph.D.

Dr Gibbons has been the Project Director responsible for the design and delivery of a number of prestigious landmark developments. These include projects in the Middle East, Hong Kong, China and Korea. Included is the award winning Cheung Kong Centre, the 420m International Finance Centre as well as the unique CCTV building in Beijing.

He has also been the leader of number of projects in which Arup have undertaken lead consultant and multidisciplinary roles - this includes Airport and mixed use iconic developments. Dr Gibbons has written over 40 papers on aspects of engineering design including high rise construction and construction-led design principles. He has been an invited speaker at many conferences around the world.

Awards:

  • Middle East Engineer of the Year (Middle East Architect, 2010) The Institution of Civil Engineers Award (1984)
  • Sir Harold West Award (1982)
  • Honorary Associate Professor, Hong Kong University
  • Department of Architecture (2001 - 2006)