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Brian Solan is a lecturer in Foundation Engineering at The School of The Built Environment (Ulster University). He was born in Co Louth and commenced his studies in Civil Engineering at the Regional Technical Collage Dundalk (now Institute of Technology) in 1986, thereafter he attended Queen's University of Belfast where he graduated in June 1991 with a BEng Honours (1st Class) and then a PhD is structural engineering in 1996.In August of the previous year (1995), he commenced working in the Ballymena Division of the Department of Regional Development Roads Service (RS) as a Highways Engineer for 16.5 years. While with RS, he specialised in the areas of foundation engineering, geotechnical assessment, pavement design, and bridge substructure design. He is currently a member of the Institution of Engineers of Ireland and a graduate member of the Institution of Structural Engineers.His research interests include, working platform design, Traffic Loading of infrastructure structures, the new Eurocode 7 and the impact of extreme weather flooding on the stability of historic arch structures. He is currently the holder of a Royal Society Travel Scholarship to the University of Colorado for collaborative work with Professor Robert Ettema.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Validation of an experimental system for testing monopiles
Sivakumar, V. & Solan, B., 1 Dec 2025, In: Proceedings of the ICE - Geotechnical Engineering. 178, 7, p. 808-819 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Monitoring Environmental Resilience in Northern Ireland: The Importance of Legislation in Managing Wastewater Discharges Impact on the Environment
Corbett, H., Solan, B., Tretsiakova-McNally, S. & Fernandez-Ibanez, A. P., 25 Mar 2024, p. 165. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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New wine in old bottles: the sustainable application of slow sand filters for the removal of emerging contaminants, a critical literature review
Corbett, H., Solan, B., Tretsiakova-McNally, S., Fernandez-Ibanez, A. P. & McDermott, R., 3 Dec 2024, In: Sustainability. 16, 23, p. 1-29 29 p., 10595.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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An innovative sustainable means for removing pathogens from tertiary treatment wastewater discharges in western and emerging economies
Tretsiakova-McNally, S., Solan, B., Fernandez-Ibanez, P. & McDermott, R., 3 Oct 2023, (Unpublished).Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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A Sustainable Method to Reduce Vancomycin Concentrations in Water using Timber Waste
Delmond, B., Tretsiakova-McNally, S., Solan, B., McDermott, R. & Audoin, A., 24 Jan 2023, (Published online) In: Water, Air, & Soil Pollution. 234, 2, p. 1-17 17 p., 81.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Talk to Carrig Conservation in Dublin, who are currently assisting the Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage in the implementation of the Climate Change Sectoral Adaptation Plan for Built and Archaeological Heritage
Solan, B. (Speaker)
2 Jul 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Ground Improvement (Journal)
Solan, B. (Reviewer)
3 Oct 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer-review
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Profiles
Projects
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Infrastructure Compromise Avoidance
Woodward, D. (CoI), Hewitt, N. (PI), Nadjai, A. (CoI), Solan, B. (CoI), Mc Connell, N. (CoI) & Molkov, V. (CoI)
1/11/18 → 31/07/20
Project: Research
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Short-span bridge scour under submerged flood flow conditions
Solan, B. (PI)
28/01/15 → 27/01/17
Project: Research