Ciaran Elliott
About Ciaran Elliott
Ciaran Elliott is a structural engineer at Arup with a background in civil engineering and artificial intelligence, specializing in bridges, heavy structures, and structural dynamics.
Title and Current Role
Ciaran Elliott is a Structural Engineer currently working at Arup in London, United Kingdom. He has been with Arup since 2008. In his role, he focuses on structural engineering projects, contributing significantly to various landmark and infrastructural developments.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Arup, Ciaran worked at IMAJ Consulting as a Senior Consultant from 1998 to 2004. He also served as an R&D Engineer at Sony Broadcast & Professional Europe from 1996 to 1998. These roles allowed him to gain extensive experience in different engineering and consulting capacities.
Education and Academic Background
Ciaran Elliott holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Civil Engineering from Queen's University, Belfast, where he was awarded ICE Student of the Year. He also earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Artificial Intelligence from Brunel University and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science from Queen's University, Belfast.
Engineering Projects and Contributions
Throughout his career at Arup, Ciaran worked on numerous significant projects such as the Belfast Transport Hub scheme, Connswater Community Greenway, East Belfast Flood Alleviation projects, and the design automation for Abu Dhabi International Airport. He also contributed to the A5 Western Transport Corridor project focusing on bridges, A8 & A26 Dualling Schemes, and the AssetMAP/ProjectQ for asset management and refurbishment analysis.
Specializations and Expertise
Ciaran specializes in integral bridges, heavy structures, and structural dynamics. His expertise extends to soil-structure interaction and statutory processes for road projects in Northern Ireland. He also utilizes innovative structural materials and structural modelling in his work and has skills in seismic modelling for projects like Porto Montenegro and artificial intelligence, including neural networks and genetic algorithms.
STEM and Educational Initiatives
Ciaran is actively involved in STEMNET and various educational initiatives such as Bridges for Schools and Civil Engineering in Primary Schools. These programs aim to inspire the next generation of engineers by providing students with hands-on engineering experience and knowledge.