The University of Sydney’s Head of Civil Engineering Brian Uy has been named Sir John Holland Civil Engineer of the Year, at a celebration marking the centenary of Engineers Australia.
The Sir John Holland Civil Engineer of the Year award is presented to a leading civil engineer who has made a major contribution to the sector, including service to the community, involvement in major projects and the development of new technology and research.
According to a University of Sydney statement, Prof. Uy has played a central role in building Australia’s civil engineering capacity.
Contributions include large infrastructure works such as The Star Casino, and offshore structures in the Bass Strait.
“Prof. Uy has developed a recruitment model which has lifted the calibre of researchers and students pursuing civil engineering,” the statement reads.
“This model has also increased Australian universities’ research and teaching capabilities, through the implementation of innovative technology and new campus infrastructure.”
Prof. Uy said he was humbled to receive the award, and thanked both the board of Engineers Australia’s College of Civil Engineers, and the Sir John Holland Group.
“This award recognises the significant contributions made by all the teams I have worked with for over thirty years in academia, consulting engineering, research assessment and standards development,” Prof. Uy said.
“I also acknowledge the tremendous encouragement of my family in supporting me to pursue my career over many decades.”
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