Mike Deevy
About Mike Deevy
Mike Deevy is an Associate Director at Arup in London, specializing in fire and smoke modelling for metro systems and road tunnels.
Current Role at Arup
Mike Deevy serves as an Associate Director at Arup, a position he has held since 2018. Based in London, United Kingdom, he brings his specialized expertise in fire and smoke modelling to various projects. His work at Arup leverages his deep background in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to enhance tunnel ventilation systems and other critical infrastructure.
Previous Experience at Jacobs
Prior to his current role, Mike Deevy spent three years at Jacobs, from 2015 to 2018, functioning as an Associate Director. During this period, he contributed to various consultancy projects in London, focusing on fire safety engineering and CFD applications. His role at Jacobs further solidified his position as an expert in fire risk assessment and mitigation.
Tenure at CH2M
Mike Deevy worked at CH2M from 2007 to 2015, first as a Consultant and later as a Principal Consultant in Fire Safety Engineering and CFD. In these roles, he was responsible for delivering complex fire safety solutions, particularly in challenging environments like metro systems and road tunnels. His expertise in turbulence modelling was a vital asset in these roles.
Early Career at Health and Safety Executive
From 2004 to 2007, Mike Deevy worked as a Senior Scientist at the Health and Safety Executive. Here, he began to build his extensive experience in fire safety engineering and computational modelling. His responsibilities included research and analysis aimed at improving safety standards and protocols.
Educational Background and Expertise
Mike Deevy holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from UMIST, where he specialized in Turbulence Modelling. His dissertation, 'Development of Non-linear Eddy Viscosity Models for Complex Strains,' laid the groundwork for his expertise in CFD. He also earned a Master's Degree in Applied Mathematics and Fluid Mechanics from Manchester University. These academic achievements provide a solid foundation for his technical skill set in fire and smoke modelling.