Research background
Dr Darshil Shah is a senior researcher within the Centre for Natural Material Innovation, working to combine sustainability with performance and functionality in natural materials. He collaborates with scientists across disciplines on developing biomaterials, such as engineered wood, bamboo and natural fibre composites, as light-weight, sustainable and structural alternatives to conventional materials for diverse application sectors, including wind energy, construction, transport, health care, and consumer products.
CDBB projects involved with
Precision Engineered Timber - digital design and delivery of healthier schools
Research ambitions for CDBB
By integrating design, technology, engineering and fabrication through research we will:
- develop a range of school designs and the digital means of fabricating them,
- develop the basis for manufacturing that can take design input using our research from multiple architects, engineers, and contractors, and
- influence policymakers and procurement to ensure the adoption of timber more broadly.
