Kathy Franklin
About Kathy Franklin
Kathy Franklin is an Associate Principal at Arup in Sydney, Australia, with extensive experience in structural engineering and dynamics.
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Kathy Franklin holds the position of Associate Principal at Arup. She has an extensive career spanning over two decades with the company in various roles and locations.
Professional Experience at Arup
Kathy Franklin has been with Arup since 2000. She began her career in London, UK, as a Structural Engineer (2000-2005). She then advanced to Senior Structural Engineer in Sydney, Australia (2006-2011), and is currently serving as Associate Principal at the same location since 2011. Her role involves leading the Structural Dynamics and Vibration Business Area for the Australasian Region.
Education and Expertise
Kathy Franklin studied at the University of Cambridge, where she earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Civil and Structural Engineering. Her expertise lies in solving advanced structural dynamics problems, including designing for dancing crowds at pop concerts and creating low-vibration environments for sensitive laboratory and hospital equipment.
Notable Projects
Kathy Franklin has participated in significant projects such as the Singapore Sports Hub, Kurilpa Bridge Brisbane, Marina Bay Sands Skypark, Sydney Cricket Ground Victor Trumper and Noble Bradman Stands, and Beijing National Stadium 'The Birds Nest'. She has also been involved in the Christchurch rebuild, spending a considerable amount of time in New Zealand over the last three years.
Academic Contributions
Kathy Franklin regularly guest lectures at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), University of New South Wales (UNSW), and the University of Sydney (USyd). She is also a member of the industry advisory committee of the UNSW Centre for Infrastructure Engineering and Safety.