Graham Dodd
About Graham Dodd
Graham Dodd is the Director and Digital Fabrication Lead at Ove Arup & Partners, where he also serves as the UKIMEA Materials Leader and Arup Fellow. He has a background in engineering science from the University of Liverpool and has contributed to various industry collaborations and working groups.
Company
Graham Dodd currently works at Ove Arup & Partners as an Arup Fellow. Ove Arup & Partners, commonly known as Arup, is a multinational professional services firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The organization specializes in design, engineering, architecture, and advisory services with a global presence and a reputation for innovative, holistic project solutions.
Title
At Ove Arup & Partners, Graham Dodd holds multiple titles, including Director, Digital Fabrication Lead, and UKIMEA Materials Leader. His roles encompass leading digital fabrication initiatives, managing materials strategy across the UKIMEA region, and contributing to the broader leadership at the firm.
Education and Expertise
Graham Dodd studied at the University of Liverpool where he achieved a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Science (B Eng) from 1980 to 1983. His educational background laid the groundwork for his expertise in engineering, specifically in materials and digital fabrication. His broad skill set includes advancing façade engineering and exploring innovative uses of technology in construction.
Background
Graham Dodd began his career at Pilkington as Design Manager for Planar Glazing from 1988 to 1994 in St Helens, Merseyside, UK. He later joined Arup as Director in 1970. His extensive career at Arup includes various leadership positions and significant contributions to engineering and materials strategies.
Achievements
Graham Dodd has achieved significant milestones throughout his career. He collaborated with artist Wayne Binitie and the British Antarctic Survey on integrating Antarctic ice into art installations to highlight climate change. He is part of a working group under the UK Construction Industry Council focused on engineering competence, as a response to the Hackitt Report. Additionally, he has been involved in developing force-sensitive robotics for glass recovery in the circular economy of construction. He is also a Fellow of the Society of Façade Engineering since its foundation, advocating for advancements in façade engineering.