Dr Ulrike Dackermann

Dr Ulrike Dackermann

Lecturer

PhD (Engineering), University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia, 2010

MSc/Dipl.-Ing. Univ. (Civil Engineering), Technical University Munich (TUM), Germany, 2003

Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering

Lecturer in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Centre for Infrastructure Engineering and Safety (CIES)

Dr Ulrike Dackermann is a lecturer in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering and a member of the Centre for Infrastructure, Engineering and Safety at UNSW.

Dr Dackermann’s expertise lies in non-destructive testing, timber engineering, structural health monitoring, wave propagation analysis, damage detection, structural dynamics and artificial intelligence. She believes that integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in smart structural health monitoring systems can help generate more sophisticated and reliable inspection procedures, ensuring the sustainability of civil infrastructure. On a project involving the Sydney Harbour Bridge, she developed new damage assessment methods to safeguard its longevity, using AI to analyse vibration measurements gathered from the bridge’s sensor system.

Dr Dackermann’s knowledge in AI also has practical applications for the energy sector. In an ARC Linkage grant, partnering with AusGrid, she used her expertise in AI and timber engineering to develop a screening tool that enables AusGrid pole inspectors to distinguish healthy poles from unhealthy poles using wave-based detection and AI to locate invisible damage.

As a true engineer, when she sees and identifies a problem, she must help to solve it. This vision has extended to her work abroad with Engineers Without Borders where seemingly simple innovations have resulted in practical real life solutions for communities to conserve energy, improve health outcomes and diminish environmental degradation. This ‘giving back’ is Dr Dackermann’s down to earth, hands-on approach to creating balance in her life as a researching academic and a global engineer.

Professional Organisations / Affiliations

  • Australian Network of Structural Health Monitoring (ANSHM), Executive Committee Member International Society for Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure (ISHMII), Member
  • International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems and Structures (RILEM), Member
  • Concrete Institute of Australia, Member
  • Engineers Without Borders (EWB), Member
  • Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM), Non-Destructive Testing Division, Germany, Visiting Fellow, 2013
  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Visiting Fellow, 2008
  • Norwegian Institute of Wood Technology (Norsk Treteknisk Institutt), Oslo, Norway, Visiting Fellow, 2002/2003
  • Norwegian Public Roads Administration (Statens Vegvesen), Oslo, Norway, Visiting Fellow, 2002/2003

Current Service Roles

  • Teaching and Learning Committee, UNSW, Member
  • Academic Advisor (Year 1), School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNSW
Phone
(+61 2) 9385 5146
Location
Civil Engineering Building (H20) Level 6, Room CE610 Kensington Campus
  • Book Chapters | 2024
    Keshmiry A; Hassani S; Dackermann U, 2024, 'AI-based structural health monitoring systems', in Artificial Intelligence Applications for Sustainable Construction, pp. 151 - 170, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-13191-2.00008-0
    Book Chapters | 2011
    Samali B; Li J; Dackermann U; Choi FC, 2011, 'Vibration-based damage detection for timber structures in Australia', in Structural Health Monitoring in Australia, pp. 81 - 108
  • Journal articles | 2024
    Hassani S; Dackermann U; Mousavi M; Li J, 2024, 'A systematic review of data fusion techniques for optimized structural health monitoring', Information Fusion, 103, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.inffus.2023.102136
    Journal articles | 2024
    Hassani S; Dackermann U; Mousavi M; Li J, 2024, 'Enhanced damage detection for noisy input signals using improved reptile search algorithm and data analytics techniques', Computers and Structures, 296, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruc.2024.107293
    Journal articles | 2024
    Keshmiry A; Hassani S; Dackermann U; Li J, 2024, 'Assessment, repair, and retrofitting of masonry structures: A comprehensive review', Construction and Building Materials, 442, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.137380
    Journal articles | 2024
    Khademi P; Mousavi M; Dackermann U; Gandomi AH, 2024, 'Enhancing load prediction for structures with concrete overlay using transfer learning of time–frequency feature-based deep models', Engineering Structures, 305, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2024.117734
    Journal articles | 2023
    Hassani S; Dackermann U, 2023, 'A Systematic Review of Advanced Sensor Technologies for Non-Destructive Testing and Structural Health Monitoring', Sensors, 23, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/s23042204
    Journal articles | 2023
    Hassani S; Dackermann U, 2023, 'A Systematic Review of Optimization Algorithms for Structural Health Monitoring and Optimal Sensor Placement', Sensors, 23, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/s23063293
    Journal articles | 2023
    Hassani S; Dackermann U, 2023, 'Optimization-based damage detection in composite structures using incomplete measurements', Structures, 56, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2023.07.015
    Journal articles | 2023
    Hassani S; Mousavi M; Dackermann U, 2023, 'Johansen cointegration of frequency response functions contaminated with nonstationary colored noise for structural damage detection', Journal of Sound and Vibration, 552, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsv.2023.117641
    Journal articles | 2023
    Keshmiry A; Hassani S; Mousavi M; Dackermann U, 2023, 'Effects of Environmental and Operational Conditions on Structural Health Monitoring and Non-Destructive Testing: A Systematic Review', Buildings, 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings13040918
    Journal articles | 2023
    Khademi P; Mousavi M; Dackermann U; Gandomi AH, 2023, 'Time–frequency analysis of ultrasonic signals for quality assessment of bonded concrete', Construction and Building Materials, 403, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.133062
    Journal articles | 2019
    A. Chiniforush A; Makki Alamdari M; Dackermann U; Valipour HR; Akbarnezhad A, 2019, 'Vibration behaviour of steel-timber composite floors, part (1): Experimental & numerical investigation', Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 161, pp. 244 - 257, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2019.07.007
    Journal articles | 2019
    Dackermann U; Smith WA; Alamdari MM; Li J; Randall RB, 2019, 'Cepstrum-based damage identification in structures with progressive damage', Structural Health Monitoring, 18, pp. 87 - 102, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1475921718804730
    Journal articles | 2019
    Yu Y; Dackermann U; Li J; Niederleithinger E, 2019, 'Wavelet packet energy–based damage identification of wood utility poles using support vector machine multi-classifier and evidence theory', Structural Health Monitoring, 18, pp. 123 - 142, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1475921718798622
    Journal articles | 2019
    Yu Y; Subhani M; Dackermann U; Li J, 2019, 'Novel Hybrid Method Based on Advanced Signal Processing and Soft Computing Techniques for Condition Assessment of Timber Utility Poles', Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 32, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)AS.1943-5525.0001019
    Journal articles | 2018
    Nguyen VV; Li J; Erkmen E; Alamdari MM; Dackermann U, 2018, 'FRF Sensitivity-Based Damage Identification Using Linkage Modeling for Limited Sensor Arrays', International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics, 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/S0219455418400023
    Journal articles | 2017
    Dackermann U; Yu Y; Niederleithinger E; Li J; Wiggenhauser H, 2017, 'Condition assessment of foundation piles and utility poles based on guided wave propagation using a network of tactile transducers and support vector machines', Sensors (Switzerland), 17, pp. 2938, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/s17122938
    Journal articles | 2017
    Jozi B; Braun R; Samali B; Li J; Dackermann U, 2017, 'Limitation of the Lateral Angled Broadband Low Frequency Impact Excitation on the Non-Destructive Condition Assessment of the Timber Utility Poles', International Journal of Advancements in Technology, 08, http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/0976-4860.1000194
    Journal articles | 2016
    Dackermann U; Elsener R; Li J; Crews K, 2016, 'A comparative study of using static and ultrasonic material testing methods to determine the anisotropic material properties of wood', Construction and Building Materials, 102, pp. 963 - 976, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.07.195
    Journal articles | 2016
    Dackermann U; Li J; Rijal R; Crews K, 2016, 'A dynamic-based method for the assessment of connection systems of timber composite structures', Construction and Building Materials, 102, pp. 999 - 1008, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.10.009
    Journal articles | 2016
    Yu Y; Dackermann U; Li J; Subhani M, 2016, 'Condition assessment of timber utility poles based on a hierarchical data fusion model', Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 30, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CP.1943-5487.0000563
    Journal articles | 2016
    Yu Y; Li J; Yan N; Dackermann U; Samali B, 2016, 'Load capacity prediction of in-service timber utility poles considering wind load', Journal of Civil Structural Health Monitoring, 6, pp. 385 - 394, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13349-016-0156-9
    Journal articles | 2015
    Krause M; Dackermann U; Li J, 2015, 'Elastic wave modes for the assessment of structural timber: ultrasonic echo for building elements and guided waves for pole and pile structures', Journal of Civil Structural Health Monitoring, 5, pp. 221 - 249, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13349-014-0087-2
    Journal articles | 2015
    Mustapha S; Hu Y; Nguyen K; Alamdari MM; Runcie P; Dackermann U; Nguyen VV; Li J; Ye L, 2015, 'Pattern recognition based on time series analysis using vibration data for structural health monitoring in civil structures', Electronic Journal of Structural Engineering, 14, pp. 106 - 115
    Journal articles | 2015
    Nguyen VV; Dackermann U; Li J; Alamdari MM; Mustapha S; Runcie P; Ye L, 2015, 'Damage identification of a concrete arch beam based on frequency response functions and artificial neural networks', Electronic Journal of Structural Engineering, 14, pp. 75 - 84
    Journal articles | 2014
    Dackermann U; Crews K; Kasal B; Li J; Riggio M; Rinn F; Tannert T, 2014, 'In situ assessment of structural timber using stress-wave measurements', Materials and Structures/Materiaux et Constructions, 47, pp. 787 - 803, http://dx.doi.org/10.1617/s11527-013-0095-4
    Journal articles | 2014
    Dackermann U; Skinner B; Li J, 2014, 'Guided wave-based condition assessment of in situ timber utility poles using machine learning algorithms', Structural Health Monitoring, 13, pp. 374 - 388, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1475921714521269
    Journal articles | 2014
    Dackermann U; Smith WA; Randall RB, 2014, 'Damage identification based on response-only measurements using cepstrum analysis and artificial neural networks', Structural Health Monitoring, 13, pp. 430 - 444, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1475921714542890
    Journal articles | 2013
    Dackermann U; Li J; Samali B, 2013, 'Identification of member connectivity and mass changes on a two-storey framed structure using frequency response functions and artificial neural networks', Journal of Sound and Vibration, 332, pp. 3636 - 3653, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsv.2013.02.018
    Journal articles | 2013
    Dackermann U; Li JC; Rijal R; Samali B, 2013, 'A vibration-based approach for the estimation of the loss of composite action in timber composite systems', Advanced Materials Research, 778, pp. 462 - 469, http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.778.462
    Journal articles | 2013
    Elsener R; Dackermann U; Li JC; Samali B; Crews K, 2013, 'Experimental investigations of material properties of timber utility poles using various material testing approaches', Advanced Materials Research, 778, pp. 265 - 272, http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.778.265
    Journal articles | 2012
    Samali B; Dackermann U; Li J, 2012, 'Location and severity identification of notch-type damage in a two-storey steel framed structure utilising frequency response functions and artificial neural network', Advances in Structural Engineering, 15, pp. 743 - 757, http://dx.doi.org/10.1260/1369-4332.15.5.743
    Journal articles | 2011
    Li J; Dackermann U; Xu YL; Samali B, 2011, 'Damage identification in civil engineering structures utilizing PCA-compressed residual frequency response functions and neural network ensembles', Structural Control and Health Monitoring, 18, pp. 207 - 226, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/stc.369
    Journal articles | 2010
    Dackermann U; Li J; Samali B, 2010, 'Dynamic-based damage identification using neural network ensembles and damage index method', Advances in Structural Engineering, 13, pp. 1001 - 1016, http://dx.doi.org/10.1260/1369-4332.13.6.1001
    Journal articles | 2009
    Dackermann U; Li J; Samali B, 2009, 'Damage identification in timber bridges utilising the damage index method and neural network ensembles', Australian Journal of Structural Engineering, 9, pp. 181 - 194, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13287982.2009.11465021
  • Conference Papers | 2023
    Hassani S; Dackermann U; Gandomi AH, 2023, 'Optimization of Damage Features Contaminated by Nonstationary Colored Noise Algorithms using Johansen Cointegration', in Structural Health Monitoring 2023: Designing SHM for Sustainability, Maintainability, and Reliability - Proceedings of the 14th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, pp. 1604 - 1613
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Chiniforoush AA; Akbarnezhad A; Valipour H; Dackermann U, 2017, 'Dynamic Response Of Steel-Timber Composite (STC) Beams', London, presented at 24th International Congress on Sound and Vibration, London, 23 July 2017 - 27 July 2017
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Chiniforoush AA; Dackermann U; Valipour H; Akbarnezhad A, 2017, 'Damage Detection of Shear Connectors in Steel-Timber Composite (STC) Beams', Brisbane Australia, presented at The 8th International conference on Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure, Brisbane Australia, 05 December 2017 - 08 December 2017
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Chiniforush AA; Dackermann U; Valipour H; Akbarnezhad A, 2017, 'Modal-based damage detection of shear connectors in steel-timber composite (STC) beams', in SHMII 2017 - 8th International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure, Proceedings, pp. 1212 - 1221
    Conference Papers | 2016
    Nguyen VV; Li J; Yu Y; Dackermann U; Alamdari MM, 2016, 'Simulation of various damage scenarios using finite element modelling for structural health monitoring systems', in Hao H; Zhang (ed.), Mechanics of Structures and Materials: Advancements and Challenges, Perth, Australia, pp. 1541 - 1546, presented at 24th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM24), Perth, Australia, 06 December 2016 - 09 December 2016
    Conference Papers | 2016
    Yu Y; Li J; Dackermann U; Subhani M, 2016, 'Development of a portable NDE system with advanced signal processing and machine learning for health condition diagnosis of in-service timber utility poles', in Hao H; Zhang (ed.), Mechanics of Structures and Materials: Advancements and Challenges, Perth, Australia, pp. 1547 - 1552, presented at 24th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM24), Perth, Australia, 06 December 2016 - 09 December 2016
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Dackermann U; Yu Y; Li J; Niederleithinger E; Wiggenhauser H, 2015, 'A new non-destructive testing system based on narrow-band frequency excitation for the condition assessment of pole structures using frequency response functions and principle component analysis', in International Symposium Non-Destructive Testing in Civil Engineering (NDT-CE 2015), Berlin, Germany, presented at International Symposium Non-Destructive Testing in Civil Engineering (NDT-CE 2015), Berlin, Germany, 15 September 2015 - 17 September 2015
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Li J; Yu Y; Yan N; Dackermann U; Samali B, 2015, 'Numerical investigation on guided wave-based damage identification and severity estimation of timber utility poles', in 7th International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure (SHMII7), Torino, Italy, pp. 1820 - 1829, presented at 7th International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure (SHMII7), Torino, Italy, 01 July 2015 - 03 July 2015
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Makki Alamdari M; Khoa NLD; Runcie P; Mustapha S; Dackermann U; Li J; Nguyen VV, 2015, 'Application of unsupervised support vector machine for condition assessment of concrete structures', in Second International Conference on Performance-based and Lifecycle Structural Engineering (PLSE 2015), Brisbane, Australia, pp. 182 - 189, presented at Second International Conference on Performance-based and Lifecycle Structural Engineering (PLSE 2015), Brisbane, Australia, 09 December 2015 - 11 December 2015
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Nguyen VV; Dackermann U; Makki Alamdari M; Li J; Runcie P, 2015, 'Model updating for loading capacity estimation of concrete structures using ambient vibration', in International Symposium Non-Destructive Testing in Civil Engineering (NDT-CE 2015), International Symposium Non-Destructive Testing in Civil Engineering (NDT-CE), Berlin, Germany, presented at International Symposium Non-Destructive Testing in Civil Engineering (NDT-CE), Berlin, Germany, 15 September 2015 - 17 September 2015
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Yu Y; Dackermann U; Li J, 2015, 'A novel damage evaluation method for timber utility poles based on wavelet packet transform and support vector machine', in 7th International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure (SHMII7), Torino, Italy, pp. 1791 - 1800, presented at 7th International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure (SHMII7), Torino, Italy, 01 July 2015 - 03 July 2015
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Dackermann U; Smith WA; Li J; Randall RB, 2014, 'On the use of the cepstrum and artificial neural networks to identify structural mass changes from response-only measurements', Leuven, Belgium, pp. 3739 - 3750, presented at International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering, Leuven, Belgium, 15 September 2014 - 10 September 2014
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Mustapha S; Hu Y; Nguyen K; Dackermann U; Runcie P; Li J; Ye L, 2014, 'Structural health monitoring in civil structures based on the time series analysis', in 9th Austroads Bridge Conference (ABS2014), 9th Austroads Bridge Conference (ABS2014), Sydney, Australia, presented at 9th Austroads Bridge Conference (ABS2014), Sydney, Australia, 22 October 2014 - 25 October 2014
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Nguyen VV; Li J; Dackermann U; Mustapha S; Runcie P; Ye L, 2014, 'Damage identification of concrete arch beam utilising residual frequency response function', in Smith S (ed.), 23rd Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM23), 23rd Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM23), Lismore, Australia, pp. 1209 - 1214, presented at 23rd Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM23), Lismore, Australia, 09 December 2014 - 12 December 2014
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Yan N; Li J; Dackermann U; Samali B, 2014, 'A numerical investigation on the damage identification of timber utility poles based on wavelet packet energy', in Smith S (ed.), 23rd Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM23), 23rd Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM23), Lismore, Australia, pp. 1185 - 1190, presented at 23rd Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM23), Lismore, Australia, 09 December 2014 - 12 December 2014
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Yu Y; Dackermann U; Li J; Yan N, 2014, 'Guided-wave-based damage detection of timber poles using a hierarchical data fusion algorithm', in Smith S (ed.), 23rd Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM23), Lismore, Australia, pp. 1203 - 1208, presented at 23rd Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM23), Lismore, Australia, 09 December 2014 - 12 December 2014
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Dackermann U; Smith WA; Randall RB, 2013, 'Application of cepstrum analysis and artificial neural networks for the damage identification of a two-storey framed structure based on response-only measurements', in Xu YL; Zhu S; Xia Y; Ni YQ; Law SS; Yin JH; Su ZQ (eds.), Structural Health Monitoring for Infrastructure Sustainability, Hong Kong, China, presented at The 6th International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure, Hong Kong, China, 09 December 2013 - 11 December 2013
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Elsener R; Dackermann U; Li J, 2013, 'Experimental investigations of the modulus of elasticity of timber utility poles using static and dynamic material testing approaches', in Structural Health Monitoring for Infrastructure Sustainability, The 6th International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure (SHMII-6), Hong Kong, Hong Kong, presented at The 6th International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure (SHMII-6), Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 09 December 2013 - 11 December 2013
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Jozi B; Dackermann U; Braun R; Li J; Samali B, 2013, 'Separation of bi-directional stress waves for the non-destructive condition assessment of in-service timber utility', in The 6th International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure (SHMII-6), The 6th International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure (SHMII-6), Hong Kong, Hong Kong, presented at The 6th International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure (SHMII-6), Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 09 December 2013 - 11 December 2013
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Yan N; Dackermann U; Li J; Samali B, 2013, 'Numerical investigations of material property changes and stress wave behaviour in timber utility poles', in The 6th International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure (SHMII-6), The 6th International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure (SHMII-6), Hong Kong, Hong Kong, presented at The 6th International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure (SHMII-6), Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 09 December 2013 - 11 December 2013
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Dackermann U; Li J; Samali B, 2012, 'Transmissibility function analysis for boundary damage identification of a two-storey framed structure using artificial neural networks', in From Materials to Structures: Advancement Through Innovation - Proceedings of the 22nd Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials, ACMSM 2012, Sydney, Australia, pp. 891 - 896, presented at 22nd Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM 22), Sydney, Australia, 11 December 2012 - 14 December 2012
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Li J; Dackermann U; Subhini MM, 2012, 'R&D of NDTs for Timber Utility Poles in Service - Challenges and Applications (Extension for Bridge Sub-Structures and Wharf Structures)', in R&D of NDTs for Timber Utility Poles in Service - Challenges and Applications (Extension for Bridge Sub-Structures and Wharf Structures), Workshop on Civil Structural Health Monitoring (CSHM-4), Berlin, Germany, presented at Workshop on Civil Structural Health Monitoring (CSHM-4), Berlin, Germany, 06 November 2012 - 08 November 2012
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Yan N; Li J; Dackermann U; Samali B, 2012, 'Numerical and experimental investigations of stress wave propagation in utility poles under soil influence', in From Materials to Structures: Advancement Through Innovation - Proceedings of the 22nd Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials, ACMSM 2012, Sydney, Australia, pp. 593 - 598, presented at 22nd Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM 22), Sydney, Australia, 11 December 2012 - 14 December 2012
    Conference Papers | 2011
    Dackermann U; Li J; Samali B; Choi FC; Crews K, 2011, 'Damage severity assessment of timber bridges using frequency response functions and artificial neural networks', in International Conference on Structural Health Assessment of Timber Structures (SHATIS 11), International Conference on Structural Health Assessment of Timber Structures (SHATIS 11), Lisbon, Portugal, presented at International Conference on Structural Health Assessment of Timber Structures (SHATIS 11), Lisbon, Portugal, 16 June 2011 - 17 June 2011
    Conference Papers | 2011
    Dackermann U; Li J; Samali B, 2011, 'Damage identification on a numerical two-storey framed structure using ambient vibration response analysis and artificial neural networks', in Law SS; Cheng L; Xia Y; Su ZQ (eds.), 14th Asia Pacific Vibration Conference (APVC), HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIV, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, pp. 338 - 347, presented at 14th Asia Pacific Vibration Conference (APVC), Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 05 December 2011 - 08 December 2011, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000396646700036&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a
    Conference Papers | 2011
    Subhini MM; Li J; Samali B; Dackermann U, 2011, 'Determination of stress wave velocity in a timber pole using wavelet transform', in Law SS; Cheng L; Xia Y; Su ZQ (eds.), 14th Asia Pacific Vibration Conference (APVC), HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIV, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, pp. 222 - 231, presented at 14th Asia Pacific Vibration Conference (APVC), Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 05 December 2011 - 08 December 2011, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000396646700024&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a
    Conference Papers | 2010
    Dackermann U; Li J; Samali B, 2010, 'Boundary damage identification of a two-storey framed structure utilising frequency response functions and artificial neural networks', in MOVIC 2010 - 10th International Conference on Motion and Vibration Control, Proceedings
    Conference Papers | 2010
    Dackermann U; Li J; Samali B, 2010, 'Boundary damage identification of a two-storey framed structure utilising frequency response functions and artificial neural networks', in MOVIC 2010 - 10th International Conference on Motion and Vibration Control, Proceedings, Tokyo, Japan, presented at 10th International Conference on Motion and Vibration Control (MOVIC 2010), Tokyo, Japan, 17 August 2010 - 20 August 2010
    Conference Papers | 2010
    Dackermann U; Li J; Samali B, 2010, 'Identification of added mass on a two-storey framed structure utilising FRFs and ANNs', in Incorporating Sustainable Practice in Mechanics of Structures and Materials - Proceedings of the 21st Australian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials, Melbourne, Australia, pp. 757 - 762, presented at 21st Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM 21), Melbourne, Australia, 07 December 2010 - 10 December 2010
    Conference Papers | 2010
    Dackermann U; Li J; Samali B, 2010, 'Quantification of notch-type damage in a two-storey framed structure utilising frequency response functions and artificial neural networks', in 5th Fifth World Conference on Structural Control and Monitoring (5WCSCM), 5th Fifth World Conference on Structural Control and Monitoring (5WCSCM), Tokyo, Japan, presented at 5th Fifth World Conference on Structural Control and Monitoring (5WCSCM), Tokyo, Japan, 12 July 2010 - 14 July 2010
    Conference Papers | 2010
    Erlei L; Dackermann U; Ball J, 2010, 'Data-driven modelling of low-pressure hybrid membrane filtration using multivariate polynomial regression', in Data-driven modelling of low-pressure hybrid membrane filtration using multivariate polynomial regression, 9th International Conference on Hydroinformatics (HIC 2010), Tianjin, China, pp. 1175 - 1182, presented at 9th International Conference on Hydroinformatics (HIC 2010), Tianjin, China, 07 September 2010 - 10 September 2010
    Conference Papers | 2008
    Dackermann U; Li J; Samali B; Choi FC; Crews K, 2008, 'Experimental verification of a vibration-based damage identification method in a timber structure utilising neural network ensembles', in International RILEM Conference - On site Assessment of Concrete, Masonry and Timber Structures (SACoMaTiS 2008), International RILEM Conference - On site Assessment of Concrete, Masonry and Timber Structures (SACoMaTiS 2008), Varenna, Italy, pp. 1049 - 1058, presented at International RILEM Conference - On site Assessment of Concrete, Masonry and Timber Structures (SACoMaTiS 2008), Varenna, Italy, 01 September 2008 - 02 September 2008
    Conference Papers | 2008
    Dackermann U; Li J; Samali B; Choi FC; Crews K, 2008, 'Vibration-based damage identification in civil engineering structures utilising artificial neural networks', in 12th International Conference on Structural Faults + Repair, 12th International Conference on Structural Faults + Repair, Edinburgh, Scotland, presented at 12th International Conference on Structural Faults + Repair, Edinburgh, Scotland, 10 June 2008 - 12 June 2008
    Conference Papers | 2008
    Dackermann U; Li J; Samali B, 2008, 'Damage identification based on modal strain energy utilising neural network ensembles', in Australasian Structural Engineering Conference (ASEC 2008), Australasian Structural Engineering Conference (ASEC 2008), Melbourne, Australia, presented at Australasian Structural Engineering Conference (ASEC 2008), Melbourne, Australia, 26 June 2008 - 28 June 2008
    Conference Papers | 2008
    Dackermann U; Li J; Samali B, 2008, 'Damage index method for damage identification utilising artificial neural networks', in 9th International Conference on Motion and Vibration Control (MOVIC 2008), 9th International Conference on Motion and Vibration Control (MOVIC 2008), Munich, Germany, presented at 9th International Conference on Motion and Vibration Control (MOVIC 2008), Munich, Germany, 15 September 2008 - 18 September 2008
    Conference Papers | 2008
    Dackermann U; Li J; Samali B, 2008, 'Structural damage identification utilising PCA-compressed frequency response functions and neural network ensembles', in Futures in Mechanics of Structures and Materials - Proceedings of the 20th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials, ACMSM20, Toowoomba, Australia, pp. 803 - 809, presented at 20th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM 20), Toowoomba, Australia, 02 December 2008 - 05 December 2008
    Conference Papers | 2006
    Samali B; Dowling DM; Li J; Dackermann U, 2006, 'Shake table testing and dynamic response of u-shaped adobe mudbrick wall units', in 8th US National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, San Francisco, USA, pp. 4253 - 4261, presented at 8th US National Conference on Earthquake Engineering, San Francisco, USA, 18 April 2006 - 22 April 2006
    Conference Papers | 2005
    Choi FC; Samali B; Li J; Brown P; Dackermann U, 2005, 'Investigation on the dynamic response of a damaged timber bridge', in 11th Asia–Pacific Vibration Conference (APVC), 11th Asia–Pacific Vibration Conference (APVC), Langkawi, Malaysia, pp. 274 - 280, presented at 11th Asia–Pacific Vibration Conference (APVC), Langkawi, Malaysia, 23 November 2005 - 25 November 2005
    Conference Papers | 2005
    Li J; Samali B; Dackermann U; Choi FC, 2005, 'Damage identification of timber bridges using vibration based methods', in Damage identification of timber bridges using vibration based methods, 11th Asia–Pacific Vibration Conference (APVC), Langkawi, Malaysia, pp. 662 - 668, presented at 11th Asia–Pacific Vibration Conference (APVC), Langkawi, Malaysia, 23 November 2005 - 25 November 2005
    Conference Papers | 2005
    Samali B; Li J; Dowling DM; Dackermann U, 2005, 'Experimental modal analysis of u-shaped adobe-mudbrick wall units', in 2005 Australian Earthquake Engineering Conference, 2005 Australian Earthquake Engineering Conference, Albury, Australia, presented at 2005 Australian Earthquake Engineering Conference, Albury, Australia, 25 November 2005 - 27 November 2005
    Conference Papers | 2005
    Widjaja J; Samali B; Li J; Dackermann U; Brown P, 2005, 'Amplitude frequency characteristics of smart pin-frame system', in 11th Asia–Pacific Vibration Conference (APVC), 11th Asia–Pacific Vibration Conference (APVC), Langkawi, Malaysia, pp. 228 - 233, presented at 11th Asia–Pacific Vibration Conference (APVC), Langkawi, Malaysia, 23 November 2005 - 25 November 2005

  • Australia-Germany Joint Research Co-operation Scheme, UA and DAAD, 2018-19
  • Australian Technology Network of Universities and German Academic Exchange Service Joint Research Co-operation Scheme, ATN and DAAD, 2015-2016
  • Collaborative Research Project Grant, UTS, 2015
  • Collaborative Research Project Grant, UTS, 2014-16
  • FEIT Research Seed Funding, 2014, UTS
  • Collaborative Research Project Grant, UTS, 2014
  • Industry and Innovation Project Grant, UTS, 2013-2014
  • International Researcher Development Grant, UTS, 2013
  • Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Research Grant, UTS, 2009-2014

  • Non-Destructive Testing
  • Timber Engineering
  • Structural Health Monitoring
  • Wave Propagation Analysis
  • Damage Detection
  • Structural Dynamics
  • Artificial Intelligence

My Teaching

  • CVEN9818  Bridge Engineering
  • CVEN2303  Structural Analysis and Modelling
  • CVEN4308  Structural Dynamics
  • ENGG1000  Introduction to Engineering Design and Innovation
  • CVEN2301  Mechanics of Solids for Civil Engineers