Rate My Professor Adrian Lawrence

Dr. Adrian Lawrence serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus. He holds a Ph.D., M.Sc., B.Sc., and is a Professional Engineer (P.E.). In his administrative role, Dr. Lawrence leads faculty initiatives, including delegations to international institutions such as Binghamton University in January 2023, and contributes to engineering education through teaching courses like Mechanics of Solids (CVNG1000).

Dr. Lawrence's research specializations encompass civil engineering materials, concrete technologies, construction materials, concrete material technology, cement, finite element modeling, finite element analysis, and concrete durability. His work addresses thermal behavior, cracking prevention, and design optimization in mass concrete structures, including drilled shafts and footings, with consideration of soil insulation and groundwater effects. Key publications include "Effects of Geometric Design on Early-Age Thermal Behavior of Drilled Shaft" (2019), "Optimization of Design Parameters for Enhanced Integrity of Massive Drilled Shaft" (2019), "Evaluation of soil insulation effect on thermal behavior of drilled shafts as mass concrete" (2018), "Maximum heat of mass concrete-phase 2" (2016), "Effects of Thermal Conductivity of Soil on Temperature Development and Cracking in Mass Concrete Footings" (2015), "Determination of Required Insulation for Preventing Early-Age Cracking in Mass Concrete Footings" (2014), "Considerations for Handling of Mass Concrete: Control of Internal Restraint" (2014), "Importance of Insulation at the Bottom of Mass Concrete Placed on Soil with High Groundwater" (2013), "Effect of Early Age Strength on Cracking in Mass Concrete Containing Different Supplementary Cementitious Materials: Experimental and Finite-Element Investigation" (2012), and "A FINITE ELEMENT MODEL FOR THE PREDICTION OF THERMAL STRESSES IN MASS CONCRETE". He has 13 publications with 233 citations. Dr. Lawrence received the ASTM International Journal of Testing and Evaluation Best Paper Award.