Rate My Professor James Brownjohn

Professor James Brownjohn (DEng FIMechE FIStructE) is Professor of Structural Dynamics in the Vibration Engineering Section within the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences at the University of Exeter, a position he has held since joining the university in 2013. His extensive career in structural dynamics and vibration engineering began at the University of Bristol (1984-1992), followed by Nanyang Technological University in Singapore (1992-2004), a short stint at the University of Plymouth (2004-2005), and the University of Sheffield from 2005 until his move to Exeter. As founding director of Full Scale Dynamics Ltd, a university spin-out, he applies his expertise in full-scale structural monitoring and testing.

Brownjohn's research focuses on wind engineering, earthquake engineering, structural health monitoring, finite element model updating, vibration serviceability, system identification, and biomechanics. He employs methods such as ambient vibration testing, operational modal analysis, long-term monitoring, and shaking table testing to assess civil structures' performance. With over 250 publications and more than 11,000 citations documented on ResearchGate, his work has profoundly influenced structural performance evaluation worldwide. Key publications include 'Vibration serviceability of Helix Bridge, Singapore' (2016, Engineering Structures), 'Bayesian operational modal analysis of offshore rock lighthouses' (2019), 'Ambient vibration studies for system identification of tall buildings' (2002, Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics), and 'Structural identification of Humber Bridge for performance prognosis' (2015). He contributes to advancing structural health monitoring via roles in the International Society for Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure (ISHMII) and the ASCE Committee on Structural Identification of Constructed Systems, and has developed the Earthquake and Civil Engineering Dynamics MSc course.