Professor Fin O'Flaherty PhD
Principal Consultant
Summary
Fin is a Principal Consultant within the Centre for Infrastructure Management (CIM) within the Materials and Engineering Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Institute at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ. Within this research centre, Fin uses his wealth of experience to deliver services for businesses operating in the infrastructure and construction sector. Fin offers a range of expertise and services such as structural testing, product development, recycling solutions, insulation testing and many more.
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About
- Chartered Civil Engineer with strong track record in researching repair and maintenance of concrete structures and energy consumption in the built environment
- Sustained record of income generation in research/knowledge transfer/consultancy
- Designed, led and delivered a training course for Bridge Inspectors which meet the requirements of the international 'Bridge Inspectors Training and Competence Scheme', run by the UK Bridges Board, 2014 to date
- Designed and delivered numerous CPD courses in concrete repair and maintenance
Teaching
College of Business, Technology and Engineering
Fin is the Course Leader for the 'Bridge Inspection Training Course', a six-day professional training course designed to equip bridge inspectors with the required knowledge to become certified under the Bridge Inspector Certification Scheme of the UK Bridges Board. The course is delivered in various locations across the UK. It is also available for International delivery or as an in-house option.
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- Centre for Regional Economic and Social Ï㽶ÊÓƵ , Materials and Engineering Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Institute
- Nationally and Internationally recognised expert in researching the performance of built infrastructure and knowledge exchange with stakeholders
- Outputs in high quality journals, refereed international conferences and non-refereed conferences/workshops
- Established and modelled the interaction between new repair materials and the original concrete substrate in bridges
- Initiated new ways of strengthening and repairing concrete structures to enhance strength and increase service life
- Contributed to all RAE/REF assessments whilst at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ (2001, 2008, 2014)
- High impact via training local authority and bridge inspection professionals across the UK and abroad
- Energy performance of buildings/district heating research informs the UK Government on performance
- Currently supervising a number of PhD/MPhil students in the broad area of built infrastructure (corrosion prevention for sustainability, development of low energy construction materials, low energy heated panels)
- PhD examiner
Summary of Interests
- performance of corroding and repaired reinforced concrete elements
- repair and maintenance of concrete infrastructure
- corrosion prevention and strengthening of reinforced concrete
- development and evaluation of construction materials
- development of low energy heated panels for electric vehicles
- performance of low impact buildings for carbon reduction
Publications
Journal articles
O'Flaherty, F., Khalaf, F., & Starinieri, V. (2023). . Low-carbon Materials and Green Construction, 1 (1).
Maucourant, C., O'Flaherty, F., & Drago, A. (2023). . Journal of Cultural Heritage, 62, 339-348.
O'Flaherty, F., & Al-Shawi, F. (2021). . SN Applied Sciences, 3 (2).
O'Flaherty, F., Elomari, I.R., & Lambert, P. (2020). . Materials and Corrosion.
O'Flaherty, F., & Browne, E. (2019). . Engineering Structures, 193, 324-339.
O'Flaherty, F., Khalaf, F.J., & Starinieri, V. (2019). . Advances in building energy research.
O'Flaherty, F., & Alam, M. (2018). . Advances in Building Energy Ï㽶ÊÓƵ.
O'Flaherty, F., Van Nguyen, C., Lambert, P., Mangat, P., & Jones, G. (2018). . Materials and Corrosion / Werkstoffe und Korrosion, 69 (9), 1151-1162.
O'Flaherty, F., Lambert, P., Mangat, P., & Starinieri, V. (2017). . Materials and structures, 50 (5), 228.
Ambrose, A., Goodchild, B., & O'Flaherty, F. (2017). . Energy Ï㽶ÊÓƵ & Social Science, 34, 163-171.
Lambert, P., Van Nguyen, C., Mangat, P.S., O'Flaherty, F., & Jones, G. (2015). . Materials and structures, 48 (7), 2157-2167.
Nguyen, C., Lambert, P., Mangat, P., O'Flaherty, F., & Jones, G. (2015). . Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, 12 (3), 356-365.
Lambert, P., Macdonald, M., Mangat, P., O'Flaherty, F., Nguyen, C., & Jones, G. (2015). . Concrete, 15.
Goodchild, B., O'Flaherty, F., & Ambrose, A. (2014). . Housing, Theory and Society, 31 (3), 334-352.
Van Nguyen, C., Lambert, P., Mangat, P., O'Flaherty, F., & Jones, G. (2012). . ISRN Corrosion, 2012, 1-9.
Wu, Y.Y., Lambert, P., Mangat, P., & O'Flaherty, F. (2011). . Open Corrosion Journal, (4), 34-39.
Chidiroglou, I., O'Flaherty, F., & Goodwin, A. (2009). . Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Construction Materials, 162 (3), 121-126.
Chidiroglou, I., Goodwin, A.K., Laycock, E., & O'Flaherty, F. (2008). Physical properties of demolition waste material. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Construction Materials, 161 (3), 97-103.
Chidiroglou, I., Goodwin, A., Laycock, L., & O'Flaherty, F. (2008). . Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineering Journal Construction Materials, (CM3), 97-103.
Lambert, P., Mangat, P., O'Flaherty, F., & Wu, Y.-.Y. (2008). Influence of resistivity on current andpotential distribution of cathodic protectionsystems for steel framed masonry structures. Corrosion engineering science and technology, 43 (1), 16-22.
O'Flaherty, F., Mangat, P., Lambert, P., & Browne, E. (2008). . Materials and structures, 41 (2), 311-321.
Lambert, P., Mangat, P., O'Flaherty, F., & Wu, Y.-.Y. (2008). . Materials and structures, 41 (2), 301-310.
O'Flaherty, F., & Mangat, P.S. (2006). . Magazine of concrete research, 58 (1), 31-42.
Mangat, P.S., & O'Flaherty, F. (2004). . Magazine of concrete research, 56 (7), 375-385.
O'Flaherty, F., Ghassemlooy, Z., Mangat, P.S., & Dowker, K. (2004). . Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, 42 (5), 402-405.
Mangat, P.S., & O'Flaherty, F. (2000). . Magazine of concrete research, 52 (4), 303-319.
Mangat, P.S., & O'Flaherty, F. (2000). . Cement and Concrete Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, 30 (1), 125-136.
Mangat, P.S., & O'Flaherty, F. (1999). . Materials and structures, 32 (223), 663-672.
Mangat, P.S., & O'Flaherty, F. (1999). . Magazine of concrete research, 51 (5), 325-339.
Conference papers
O'Flaherty, F., Khalaf, F., & Starinieri, V. (2020). . Proceedings of International Structural Engineering and Construction, 7 (1), MAT-21.
O'Flaherty, F. (2020). . Proceedings of International Structural Engineering and Construction, STR-41.
O'Flaherty, F., Elomari, I., & Lambert, P. (2017). . In 37th Cement and Concrete Science Conference, University College London, 11 September 2017 - 12 September 2017.
Alam, M., & O'Flaherty, F. (2017). . In SOLARIS Conference 2017, Brunel University, London, 27 July 2017 - 28 July 2017.
Alam, M., & O'Flaherty, F. (2016). . In 11th Conference on Advanced Building Skins, Bern, Switzerland, 10 October 2016 - 11 October 2016 (pp. 729-736). Switzerland: Advanced Building Skins GmbH
O'Flaherty, F., Browne, E., Mangat, P., & Lambert, P. (2015). . In Saha, S., Zhang, Y.X., Yazdani, S., & Singh, A. (Eds.) Implementing Innovative Ideas in structural engineering and project management, (pp. 575-580). ISEC Press:
Nguyen, C., Mangat, P., Lambert, P., O'Flaherty, F., & Jones, G. (2014). . In Next Generation Rail conference, Manchester, 12 June 2014.
Goodchild, B., O'Flaherty, F., & Walshaw, A. (2013). . In Housing Association Studies annual conference, York, 10 April 2013 - 12 April 2013.
Van Nguyen, C., Mangat, P., Lambert, P., O'Flaherty, F., & Jones, G. (2012). . In Alexander, M.G., Beushausen, H.-.D., Dehn, F., & Moyo, P. (Eds.) Concrete Repair, Rehabilitation and Retrofitting III: 3rd International Conference on Concrete Repair, Rehabilitation and Retrofitting. CRC:
Walshaw, A., Goodchild, B., & O'Flaherty, F. (2012). . In AESOP Annual Congress, Ankara, Turkey, 11 July 2012 - 15 July 2012.
Walshaw, A., Goodchild, B., & O'Flaherty, F. (2012). . In The ENHR Conference 2012, Lillehammer, 1 June 2012.
O'Flaherty, F., Pinder, J., & Jackson, C. (2012). . In Retrofit 2012, Salford, UK, 24 January 2012 - 26 January 2012.
O'Flaherty, F., Pinder, J., & Jackson, C. (2012). . In Retrofit 2012, Salford, UK, 24 January 2012 - 26 January 2012.
O'Flaherty, F., Mangat, P., Lambert, P., & Brown, E.H. (2010). . Biophysical journal.
O'Flaherty, F., Mangat, P., Lambert, P., & Brown, E.H. (2010). . Biophysical journal.
O'Flaherty, F.J., Mangat, P.S., Lambert, P., & Browne, E.H. (2010). Influence of steel reinforcement corrosion on the stiffness of simply supported concrete beams. Bridge Maintenance, Safety, Management and Life-Cycle Optimization - Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management, 3442-3447.
O'Flaherty, F.J., Mangat, P.S., Lambert, P., & Browne, E.H. (2010). Influence of shear reinforcement corrosion on the performance of underreinforced concrete beams. Bridge Maintenance, Safety, Management and Life-Cycle Optimization - Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management, 3448-3452.
O’Flaherty, F.J., Pinder, J.A., & Jackson, C. (2009). The Role of Photovoltaics in Reducing Carbon Emissions in Domestic Properties. In Sustainability in Energy and Buildings, (pp. 107-115). Springer Berlin Heidelberg:
O'Flaherty, F., Mangat, P., Lambert, P., & Browne, E. (2009). . In Koh, H.-.M., & Frangopol, D.M. (Eds.) Bridge Maintenance, Safety Management, Health Monitoring and Informatics - IABMAS '08, (pp. 232). CRC Press:
Jackson, C., O’Flaherty, F., & Pinder, J. (2009). Managing Change in Domestic Renewable Energy Schemes. In Sustainability in Energy and Buildings, (pp. 175-186). Springer Berlin Heidelberg:
O'Flaherty, F., Hristova, E.H., Mangat, P., & Lambert, P. (2004). . In Bridge Maintenance, Safety, Management and Cost: Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management, Kyoto, Japan, 18 October 2004 - 22 October 2004.
Hristova, E.H., O'Flaherty, F., Mangat, P., & Lambert, P. (2003). . In International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference, Faculty of Engineering, University of Rome "La Sapienza", Italy, University of Rome "La Sapienza", Italy, 23 September 2003 - 26 September 2003.
O'Flaherty, F., & Mangat, P.S. (1999). . In 1st International RILEM Symposium on Self-Compacting Concrete, (pp. 263-274). RILEM
Mangat, P., & O'Flaherty, F. (1999). . In Concrete Communication Conference '99: The 9th BCA Annual Conference on Higher Education and the Concrete Industry, Cardiff University, 8 July 1999 - 9 July 1999.
Mangat, P., & O'Flaherty, F. (1999). . In Skarendahl, Å., & Petersson, Ö. (Eds.) International Congress, Creating with Concrete - Concrete Durability and Repair Technology, University of Dundee, 6 September 1999 - 10 September 1999 (pp. 263-274). RILEM Publications SARL
Book chapters
Maucourant, C., & O'Flaherty, F. (2025). . In Teba, T., & Di Raimo, A. (Eds.) Conservation of Architecture and Urban Heritage: Indigenous and Global Sustainable Practices. Cham: Springer:
Jackson, C., O'Flaherty, F., & Pinder, J. (2009). . In Howlett, R.J., Jain, L.C., & Lee, S.H. (Eds.) Sustainability in Energy and Buildings. (pp. 175-186). Springer:
O'Flaherty, F., & Mangat, P. (2003). . In 2nd International Symposium: Integrated Lifetime Engineering of Buildings. (pp. 1001-1010). Not specified:
Dowker, P., Ghassemlooy, Z., Ray, A.K., O'Flaherty, F., & Mangat, P. (2003). . In Prosser, S.J., & Lewis, E. (Eds.) Sensors and Their Applications. CRC Press
O'Flaherty, F., & Mangat, P. (2003). . In Naus, D.J. (Ed.) 2nd International RILEM Workshop on Life Prediction and Aging Management of Concrete Structures. (pp. 237-245). RILEM Publications SARL:
O'Flaherty, F., Ghassemlooy, Z., Mangat, P., & Dowker, K. (2003). . In ILCDES 2003: Integrated Lifetime Engineering of Buildings and Civil Infrastructures. (pp. 1001-1006). Rotterdam: In-house:
Mangat, P., & O'Flaherty, F. (1996). . In Austin, S.A. (Ed.) Sprayed concrete technology : the proceedings of the ACI/SCA International Conference on Sprayed Concrete/Shotcrete, "Sprayed concrete technology for the 21st century" held at Edinburgh University. Edinburgh University: E & FN Spon
Reports
Ambrose, A., Eadson, W., Pinder, J., Gilbertson, J., & O'Flaherty, F. (2015). . Department of Energy and Climate Change. /centre-regional-economic-social-research/publications/low-carbon-pioneer-cities-heat-networks-project-a-process-evaluation
Theses / Dissertations
Maucourant, C. (2022). . (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by O'Flaherty, F., Mangat, P., Starinieri, V., Sweek, T., & Drago, A.
Elbuaishi, E.E. (2020). . (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Mangat, P., & O'Flaherty, F.
Khalaf, F.J. (2019). . (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by O'Flaherty, F.
Elomari, I.R. (2019). . (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by O'Flaherty, F.
Elomari, I.R. (2019). . (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by O'Flaherty, F.
Nguyen, C.V. (2014). . (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Mangat, P., Lambert, P., & O'Flaherty, F.
Chidiroglou, I. (2007). . (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Mangat, P., Laycock, E., & O'Flaherty, F.
Hristova, E.H. (2006). . (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by O'Flaherty, F., & Mangat, P.S.
Green, L.F. (2005). . (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Mangat, P., & O'Flaherty, F.
O'Flaherty, F. (1998). . (Doctoral thesis).
Presentations
Jones, G., Mangat, P., Lambert, P., & O'Flaherty, F. (2018). . Presented at: International Conference on Alkali Activated Materials and Geopolymers 2018, Tomar, Portugal, 2018
O'Flaherty, F., & Kirrane, J. (2013). . Presented at: Young OR conference of the Operational Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Society on "Infrastructure", University of Exeter, 2013
Posters
Lewis, O., O'Flaherty, F., Lambert, P., Stephenson, D., Boden, M., & Thistlethwaite, S. (2011). . Presented at: 5th RIPT (Les Recontres Internationales sur la Projection Themique), Limoges, France, 2011
Media
Fin is a chartered engineer with a background in civil engineering. His main expertise is in the area of repair and maintenance of concrete bridges, development and evaluation of construction materials, testing and assessment of buildings and materials for energy conservation. He is a researcher and consultant in the University's Centre for Infrastructure Management which provides a professional service to the construction and infrastructure sector.