Associate Professor David Lange

David Lange is a leading expert in fire safety engineering, with a strong focus on the design and performance of fire-resistant structures, particularly in the context of mass timber construction. He has made significant contributions to the field through his research, publications, and involvement in industry standards and codes. His work often addresses the challenges of fire safety in modern building materials and systems, including ventilated façades, open-plan compartments, and large-scale compartment fires. Lange has also contributed to the development of risk assessment frameworks and tools for fire safety engineering, such as the Causal Network Topology Analysis (CaNeTA). He is actively involved in academic and industry collaborations, and his research has been published in leading journals such as *Fire Safety Journal*, *Structure and Infrastructure Engineering*, and *Risk Analysis*. His work is highly regarded for its practical relevance and theoretical depth, and he continues to influence the direction of fire safety engineering through his teaching, research, and professional engagement.

David Lange is an Associate Professor specializing in Fire Safety engineering and Infrastructure and community resilience. His research focuses on the performance of structural materials under extreme conditions, including fire and seismic events. He investigates design methodologies for fire-resistant structures, probabilistic risk assessments, and resilience management in critical infrastructure. His work addresses challenges in fire safety engineering, such as the behavior of glass and timber under fire exposure, and the development of frameworks for assessing fire performance and resilience. Lange's research contributes to improving safety standards and design practices in fire protection engineering.