Projects per year
Personal profile
Research interests
I'm a structural engineer and researcher interested in efficient and sustainable use of materials in buildings.
My specific areas of research include:
- Decarbonising construction
- Efficiency and optimisation of building structures
- Innovative low-carbon building materials & methods
- Sustainable re-use of existing buildings and components
- Life cycle assessment and embodied carbon
See Google scholar for compete publications.
Keywords
- Construction
- Embodied carbon
- Decarbonisation
- Structural engineering
- Structural optimisation
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 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Transforming Housing and Homes for Future Generations
Grover, R. (PI), Walker, P. (PI), Allen, S. (CoI), Demski, C. (CoI), Grover, R. (CoI), Hawkins, W. (CoI), Lewis, M. (CoI), Shea, A. (CoI), Holcroft, N. (Researcher), King, L. (Researcher) & Taylor, E. (Researcher)
1/10/23 → 31/03/28
Project: Research council
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Life cycle assessment and optimisation of waste stone structures - ISCC summer placement
Hawkins, W. (PI), Jimenez Rios, A. (CoPI), Darby, A. (CoPI) & Mason, S. (Researcher)
2/06/25 → 25/07/25
Project: Research-related funding
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EPSRC IAA - Pile Optimisation
Hawkins, W. (PI), Ibell, T. (CoI) & Abushama, K. (Researcher CoI)
5/05/25 → 31/01/26
Project: Research council
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EPSRC IAA Steel & Concrete Decarbonisation
Hawkins, W. (PI), Lupton, R. (CoI) & Romain, P. (Researcher CoI)
1/04/25 → 31/03/26
Project: Research council
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Pioneering Zero Carbon Construction Policy in B&NES (Phase II)
Hawkins, W. (PI), Marsh, E. (CoI), Shea, A. (CoI), Demski, C. (CoI), Allen, S. (CoI) & Phelps, P. (CoI)
1/12/24 → 31/07/25
Project: Research-related funding
Research output
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Fabrication and structural performance of a prototype cross-laminated timber groin vault floor system
Hossell, S., Darby, A. & Hawkins, W., 30 Sept 2026, In: Structures. 91, 15 p., 112639.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fast structural analysis of concrete thin-shells using deep learning
Pollet, M., Shepherd, P., Hawkins, W. & Costa, E., 31 Jan 2026, In: Computers and Structures. 320, 108042.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Multi-Fidelity deep learning for predicting the nonlinear buckling behaviour of concrete thin-shells
Pollet, M., Shepherd, P. & Hawkins, W., 15 Jun 2026, In: Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence. 174, 114490.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Pioneering Net Zero Carbon Construction Policy in Bath & North East Somerset: Evaluating the effectiveness of novel planning policies over time
Marsh, E., Hawkins, W., Shea, A., Allen, S., Demski, C., Phelps, P., Barnes, A., Smallwood, C., Richards, S., Daone, R., Bell, A. & Nikolaidou, E., 6 Jan 2026, University of Bath. 36 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Quantifying the resource potential for straw construction in UK housing
Taylor, C., Thornton, J. M., Lupton, R. & Hawkins, W., 19 May 2026, (Acceptance date) In: Buildings.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Datasets
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Dataset for a framework for assessing the impact of geometric imperfections in concrete shell structures using deep learning
Pollet, M. (Creator), Shepherd, P. (Creator) & Hawkins, W. (Creator), University of Bath, 9 Feb 2026
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-01532
Dataset
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Dataset for "Stochastic modelling of imposed floor loads in modern office buildings"
Hawkins, W. (Creator), Hossell, S. (Creator), Morris, G. (Creator), Kjeldsen, T. R. (Creator), Orr, J. (Creator) & Watson, D. (Creator), University of Bath, 22 May 2026
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-01607
Dataset
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Temporal Climate Impacts
Cooper, S. (Creator), McManus, M. (Project Leader), Hattam, L. (Researcher) & Hawkins, W. (Contributor), University of Bath, 2 Oct 2020
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-00923
Dataset
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Dataset for "Pioneering Net Zero Carbon Construction Policy in Bath & North East Somerset: Evaluating the effectiveness of novel planning policies over time"
Marsh, E. (Creator), Hawkins, W. (Creator), Shea, A. (Creator), Allen, S. (Creator), Demski, C. (Creator), Phelps, P. (Creator), Barnes, A. (Creator), Smallwood, C. (Creator), Richards, S. (Creator), Daone, R. (Creator), Bell, A. (Creator) & Nikolaidou, E. (Creator), University of Bath, 6 Jan 2026
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-01608
Dataset
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Dataset for "Rational whole-life carbon assessment using a dynamic climate model: Comparison of a concrete, steel and timber building structure"
Hawkins, W. (Creator), Cooper, S. (Creator), Allen, S. (Creator), Roynon, J. (Creator) & Ibell, T. (Creator), University of Bath, 28 Apr 2021
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-00908
Dataset
Prizes
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IABSE Outstanding Young Engineer Contribution Award
Hawkins, W. (Recipient), 29 Aug 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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IStructE Derrington Construction Award medal
Hawkins, W. (Recipient) & Taylor, C. (Recipient), 16 May 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Technology|Architecture + Design (Journal)
Hawkins, W. (Peer reviewer)
2024 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial roles › Editorial activity
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Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences (Journal)
Hawkins, W. (Peer reviewer)
2024 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial roles › Editorial activity
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Discover Applied Sciences (Journal)
Hawkins, W. (Peer reviewer)
2024 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial roles › Editorial activity
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Dorset CPRE webinar 'Pioneering Net Zero Carbon Construction Planning Policy in B&NES: Investigating the industry’s response'
Hawkins, W. (Speaker)
4 Jun 2025Activity: Public, Community and School Engagement › Public talk, lecture, debate, seminar, workshop
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Building and Environment (Journal)
Hawkins, W. (Peer reviewer)
2024 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial roles › Editorial activity