Damian Grant is a highly experienced professional in Earthquake Engineering with a career at Arup since September 2005, where current roles include Global Seismic Skills Leader, Associate Director, and Associate within the Advanced Technology + Research division. Prior contributions at Arup also include positions as Senior Engineer and Engineer, all focusing on earthquake engineering. Damian's academic background includes a PhD and MSc in Earthquake Engineering from the ROSE School at the University of Pavia, along with a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Civil Engineering from the University of Canterbury. Additionally, Damian served as a Lecturer in Earthquake Engineering at University College London, managing a MSc program during maternity cover for a Reader in the field from November 2010 to October 2011.