Helen Mitrani
Lecturer in Civil Engineering
Dr Helen Mitrani is a Lecturer in Civil Engineering in the School of Engineering at Newcastle University and a Chartered Civil Engineer. Her current research crosses between structural and geotechnical engineering and is in two main areas: application in the built environment of (i) microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation and (ii) organic, responsive materials. Helen is also interested in circular economy principles and promoting sustainable and circular design.
February 13, 2026
We are seeking a motivated Biodesign Research Assistant to join a BBSRC Engineering Biology Mission Award project focused on translating bacterial cellulose based leather alternatives into real-world prototypes. […]
August 29, 2025
Woven Breathing Façade: Hygroscopic Responsive Textile Architecture was created by HBBE members Ye Sul E. Cho, Jane Scott and Ben Bridgens as part of the RESPIRE project, and […]
August 6, 2025
The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape at Newcastle University is seeking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Architecture: Ethical Design, Construction and Practice on an […]