Timothy Mote
About Timothy Mote
Timothy Mote is the Australasian Geotechnical Engineering and Applied Geology Skills Leader at Arup, specializing in seismic hazard analysis and disaster risk reduction.
Company
Timothy Mote is currently employed at Arup, a global design, engineering, and consulting firm. He holds multiple key roles within the company, including Australasian Geotechnical Engineering and Applied Geology Skills Leader, NSW Geotechnics Leader, and Associate Principal. His involvement with Arup began in 2008 and has included positions such as Associate and Senior Engineering Geologist.
Title
Timothy Mote holds the title of Australasian Geotechnical Engineering and Applied Geology Skills Leader at Arup. He also serves as the NSW Geotechnics Leader and Associate Principal at the Sydney, Australia office. His leadership roles at Arup involve overseeing geotechnical engineering projects and advancing applied geological skills across Australasia.
Education and Expertise
Timothy Mote earned a PhD in Geology from the University of California, Berkeley, after completing a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from Boston University. His expertise covers various aspects of geotechnical engineering and geology, including probabilistic seismic hazard analysis (PSHA), seismic source characterization, and fault rupture hazard assessments. He has extensive experience in conducting slope risk analysis with a particular focus on rockfall for NSW RMS.
Professional Background
Timothy Mote's career spans multiple roles in the geotechnical engineering and geology fields. Prior to joining Arup, he worked at Geomatrix Consultants as a Geologist/GIS Analyst, Bechtel as a Senior Geologist and Geologist, Quokka Sports as a Field Engineer, and Place Dome Exploration as a Geologist/GIS Manager. His professional background includes diverse geological and engineering projects, highlighting his versatility and depth of experience.
Specific Projects and Initiatives
Timothy Mote developed and manages Arup's Hazard Owl, a real-time risk information and action system. He is also actively engaged in enhancing disaster risk reduction and resilience in the built environment, particularly as a Disaster Risk Specialist in the Pacific Islands. Additionally, he is a member of the Australian Standard Committee revising AS1170.4 – Earthquake Actions in Australia.