Christian Málaga-Chuquitaype
I am a researcher, engineer, and educator in the Department of Civil Engineering at Imperial College London. I lead the department's research in Structural Earthquake Engineering and Applied Dynamics and direct the Emerging Structural Technologies Lab. In addition to my research, I serve as Director of Undergraduate Admissions for Civil Engineering, and Director of the MSc in Earthquake Engineering. I also support eartly-career researchers in my role as the Departmental Postdoc Champion. I used to organise the Structures Seminars.Beyond Imperial, I contribute to international efforts to advance engineering practice and design. I serve on several committees related to code development and currently represent the UK as Deputy National Delegate to the International and European Associations for Earthquake Engineering (IAEE and EAEE).
My research, teaching, and consulting work explore how structures respond under extreme conditions, from earthquake-prone regions on Earth to extra-terrestrial environments. I focus on structural mechanics, applied dynamics, and design. To address a broad range of engineering challenges, I leverage innovative technologies and combine advanced numerical methods with experimental techniques. My work has been recognized with several awards, including the Best Research Paper Prize from the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), the Tso Kung Hsieh Award from the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), and the Unwin Prize from Imperial.