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Liza O'Moore
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# Liza O'Moore

**Source**: https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/710
**Parent**: https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/579

Associate Professor

# Liza O'Moore

Email:
:   [l.omoore@uq.edu.au](mailto:l.omoore@uq.edu.au)

Phone:
:   [+61 7 336 53899](tel:+61 7 336 53899)

## Positions

Associate Professor and Associate Dean (Academic)
:   Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

Associate Professor
:   School of Civil Engineering
:   Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

## Overview

### Background

A/Prof Liza O'Moore's research interests are in: reinforced and prestressed concrete design, concrete technology, time-dependent properties of concrete and durability of concrete structures.

Liza has over 30 years experience in structural and concrete design. After graduation Liza joined a local consulting firm and worked mainly in the areas of industrial and commercial structural design. Upon completion of her postgraduate research, she joined the Civil Structures group in the Brisbane office of Arup. During her time with Arup as a senior engineer and then associate, she was involved in a number of reinforced concrete design projects undertaken both locally and overseas. In January 2001, Liza joined the academic staff in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Queensland. She is currently teaching in the areas of reinforced concrete and concrete design and applied mechanics. Her research interests are in the areas of creep and shrinkage of concrete structures, durability, high performance concretes, the performance of industrial slabs and pavements and geopolymer concretes. She is a Life Member of the Concrete Institute of Australia and was a member of the National Council (2007-2015) and National Executive (2009-2015). Liza served as the first female National President of the Concrete Institute of Australia (2011-2013).

Liza is also active in the area of **Engineering Education**. She teaches into first and second year engineering and leads the final year capstone design project. Liza has research interests in the areas of transition and preparedness for first year, graduate competencies and large class teaching. Liza has been awarded School of Engineering Teaching Excellence Awards in 2005 and 2006, EAIT Faculty Teaching Award 2007, and a special EAIT Faculty Award for Sustained Excellence in Teaching (2012). In 2010 Liza was awarded a UQ Award for Teaching Excellence, which was followed in 2011 by an Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning. She was a project team member on the OLT funded “Get set for success: using online self-assessments to motivate first year engineering students”. Liza has undertaken interdisciplinary research in the areas of competence assurance and the use of simulators for CRC – Rail.

Liza has also provided advice on accreditation of VET sector Associate Degrees, and in the curriculum development for new BE (Civil) programs at tertiary level. In 2014 Liza was part of the expert team of national and international experts in Civil Engineering Education advising Charles Sturt University on the development of Australia’s first graduate entry five year Engineering Master’s program commencing in 2016.

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### Availability

Associate Professor Liza O'Moore is:
:   Not available for supervision

### Fields of research

[Civil engineering](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4851)
[Construction materials](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=5455)
[Education](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4762)
[Engineering](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4758)
[Environmental engineering](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4793)
[Structural engineering](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=5312)

### Qualifications

- Bachelor (Honours) of Engineering, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
- Graduate Certificate, The University of Queensland

### Research interests

- #### Engineering Education

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- #### Sustainable Concrete

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- #### Concrete technology

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- #### Reinforced and prestressed concrete design

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- #### Time-dependent properties of concrete and durability of concrete structures

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## Works

[Search Professor Liza O'Moore’s works on UQ eSpace](http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/list/author_id/1244)

[All
(46)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/710/all)
[Journal Article
(13)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/710/4748)
[Other Outputs
(2)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/710/4749)
[Conference Publication
(27)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/710/4751)
[Book Chapter
(4)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/710/4752)

2022

Journal Article

##### Corrosion mitigation by nitrite spray on corroded concrete in a real sewer system

Li, Xuan, Johnson, Ian, Mueller, Kara, Wilkie, Simeon, Hanzic, Lucija, Bond, Philip L., O'Moore, Liza, Yuan, Zhiguo and Jiang, Guangming (2022). Corrosion mitigation by nitrite spray on corroded concrete in a real sewer system. Science of the Total Environment, 806 (Pt 3) 151328, 151328. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.151328

[Corrosion mitigation by nitrite spray on corroded concrete in a real sewer system](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:39033cd)

2021

Journal Article

##### A novel granular sludge-based and highly corrosion-resistant bio-concrete in sewers

Song, Yarong, Chetty, Kirthi, Garbe, Ulf, Wei, Jing, Bu, Hao, O'Moore, Liza, Li, Xuan, Yuan, Zhiguo, McCarthy, Timothy and Jiang, Guangming (2021). A novel granular sludge-based and highly corrosion-resistant bio-concrete in sewers. Science of the Total Environment, 791 148270, 148270. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.148270

[A novel granular sludge-based and highly corrosion-resistant bio-concrete in sewers](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:d58fe2d)

2021

Journal Article

##### Synergistic effect on concrete corrosion control in sewer environment achieved by applying surface washing on calcium nitrite admixed concrete

Li, Xuan, Kulandaivelu, Jagadeeshkumar, O'Moore, Liza, Wilkie, Simeon, Hanzic, Lucija, Bond, Philip L., Yuan, Zhiguo and Jiang, Guangming (2021). Synergistic effect on concrete corrosion control in sewer environment achieved by applying surface washing on calcium nitrite admixed concrete. Construction and Building Materials, 302 124184, 124184. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.124184

[Synergistic effect on concrete corrosion control in sewer environment achieved by applying surface washing on calcium nitrite admixed concrete](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:eb40109)

2020

Journal Article

##### Increased resistance of nitrite-admixed concrete to microbially induced corrosion in real sewers

Li, Xuan, Bond, Philip L., O’Moore, Liza, Wilkie, Simeon, Hanzic, Lucija, Johnson, Ian, Mueller, Kara, Yuan, Zhiguo and Jiang, Guangming (2020). Increased resistance of nitrite-admixed concrete to microbially induced corrosion in real sewers. Environmental Science and Technology, 54 (4) acs.est.9b06680, 2323-2333. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.9b06680

[Increased resistance of nitrite-admixed concrete to microbially induced corrosion in real sewers](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:c746972)

2020

Journal Article

##### Nitrite admixed concrete for wastewater structures: mechanical properties, leaching behavior and biofilm development

Li, Xuan, O'Moore, Liza, Wilkie, Simeon, Song, Yarong, Wei, Jing, Bond, Philip L., Yuan, Zhiguo, Hanzic, Lucija and Jiang, Guangming (2020). Nitrite admixed concrete for wastewater structures: mechanical properties, leaching behavior and biofilm development. Construction and Building Materials, 233 117341, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.117341

[Nitrite admixed concrete for wastewater structures: mechanical properties, leaching behavior and biofilm development](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:1b47927)

2020

Conference Publication

##### Evolution of coefficient of thermal expansion of concrete at early ages

Li, Liang, O’Moore, Liza, Dux, Peter, Lura, Pietro and Dao, Vinh (2020). Evolution of coefficient of thermal expansion of concrete at early ages. ACMSM25, Brisbane, Australia, 4-7 December, 2018. Singapore: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-981-13-7603-0\_30

[Evolution of coefficient of thermal expansion of concrete at early ages](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:6445c60)

2019

Journal Article

##### The rapid chemically induced corrosion of concrete sewers at high H2S concentration

Li, Xuan, O'Moore, Liza, Song, Yarong, Bond, Philp. L., Yuan, Zhiguo, Wilkie, Simeon, Hanzic, Lucija and Jiang, Guangming (2019). The rapid chemically induced corrosion of concrete sewers at high H2S concentration. Water Research, 162, 95-104. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2019.06.062

[The rapid chemically induced corrosion of concrete sewers at high H2S concentration](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:460b1c3)

2018

Conference Publication

##### Assessment and behaviour of prestressed concrete bridge beams in shear with less than minimum shear reinforcement

Hourigan, Matthew, Heywood, Rob, Shaw, Peter and O'Moore, Liza (2018). Assessment and behaviour of prestressed concrete bridge beams in shear with less than minimum shear reinforcement. The International Federation for Structural Concrete 5th International FIB Congress FIB 2018 Better Smarter Stronger, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 7-11 October 2018. Melbourne, Australia: Arinex.

[Assessment and behaviour of prestressed concrete bridge beams in shear with less than minimum shear reinforcement](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:96f0a22)

2017

Other Outputs

##### Supporting staff and students on the autism spectrum in tertiary settings: the development of an interactive website

Sofronoff, Kate, Kavanaugh, Lydia, O’Moore, Liza, Attwood, Tony, Richdale, Amanda, Whelan, Michael, Evans, Stefanie, McCartney, David, Hinton, Sharon and Day, Jamin (2017). Supporting staff and students on the autism spectrum in tertiary settings: the development of an interactive website. St Lucia, QLD Australia: Autism CRC.

[Supporting staff and students on the autism spectrum in tertiary settings: the development of an interactive website](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:65a7a78)

2016

Journal Article

##### Fire performance of concrete using novel fire testing

Dao, Vinh, Torero, José, Ho, Johnny, O'Moore, Liza, Maluk, Cristian and Bisby, Luke (2016). Fire performance of concrete using novel fire testing. Concrete in Australia, 42 (1), 58-59.

[Fire performance of concrete using novel fire testing](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:387427)

2016

Journal Article

##### Early-age properties of micro-fibre concrete

Nguyen, Duy H., Dao, Vinh T. N., O'Moore, Liza and Dux, Peter (2016). Early-age properties of micro-fibre concrete. Concrete in Australia, 42 (1), 36-44.

[Early-age properties of micro-fibre concrete](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:387426)

2016

Book Chapter

##### What to do with a threshold concept: a case study

Meyer, Jan H. F., Knight, David B, Baldock, Thomas E., Callaghan, David P., McCredden, Julie and O'Moore, Liza (2016). What to do with a threshold concept: a case study. Threshold concepts in practice. (pp. 195-209) edited by Ray Land, Jan H. F. Meyer and Michael T. Flanagan. Rotterdam, Netherlands: Sense Publishers. doi: 10.1007/978-94-6300-512-8\_15

[What to do with a threshold concept: a case study](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:494098)

2015

Conference Publication

##### Effects of micro-fibres on early-age properties of concrete

Nguyen, Duy H., Dao, Vinh T. N., O'Moore, Liza and Dux, Peter (2015). Effects of micro-fibres on early-age properties of concrete. International Conference on Performance-based and Life-cycle Structural Engineering, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 9-11 December 2015. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: School of Civil Engineering, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2016.406

[Effects of micro-fibres on early-age properties of concrete](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:376055)

2015

Conference Publication

##### Helping academics manage students with “invisible disabilities”

O'Moore, Liza, Kavanagh, Liza, Sofronoff, Kate and Day, Jamin (2015). Helping academics manage students with “invisible disabilities”. 26th Annual Conference of the Australian Association for Engineering Education, Geelong, VIC Australia, 6-9 December 2015. Geelong, VIC Australia: School of Engineering, Deakin University.

[Helping academics manage students with “invisible disabilities”](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:399658)

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2014

Book Chapter

##### Simulating work: can simulators help develop a workforce?

Kavanagh, Lydia, Jolly, Lesley, O'Moore, Liza and Tibbits, Gregory (2014). Simulating work: can simulators help develop a workforce?. Workforce Development: Perspectives and Issues. (pp. 283-299) edited by Roger Harris and Tom Short. New York, United States: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-981-4560-58-0\_16

[Simulating work: can simulators help develop a workforce?](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:321748)

2014

Conference Publication

##### Training tutors for undergraduate courses in engineering: the importance of context

Kavanagh, Lydia, Papinczak, Tracey and O’Moore, Liza (2014). Training tutors for undergraduate courses in engineering: the importance of context. 25th Annual Conference of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education, Wellington, New Zealand, 8-10 December 2014. Palmerston North, New Zealand: Massey University.

[Training tutors for undergraduate courses in engineering: the importance of context](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:409701)

2014

Book Chapter

##### Educational technologies and the training curriculum

Jolly, Lesley, Tibbits, Gregory, Kavanagh, Lydia and O'Moore, Lisa (2014). Educational technologies and the training curriculum. Workforce development: strategies and practices. (pp. 115-133) edited by Tom Short and Roger Harris. Singapore, Republic of Singapore: Springer Singapore. doi: 10.1007/978-981-287-068-1\_8

[Educational technologies and the training curriculum](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:356239)

2014

Book Chapter

##### The development role of competence assurance

O'Moore, Liza, Jolly, Lesley and Kavanagh, Lydia (2014). The development role of competence assurance. Workforce Development: Perspectives and Issues. (pp. 173-192) edited by Roger Harris and Tom Short. New York, United States: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-981-4560-58-0\_10

[The development role of competence assurance](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:321747)

2013

Conference Publication

##### Do as I say, not as I do: professional development of academics lacks contextualisation and sensitivity to discipline

Papinczak, Tracey, Kavanagh, Lydia, O'Moore, Liza, Reidsema, Carl and Crosthwaite, Caroline (2013). Do as I say, not as I do: professional development of academics lacks contextualisation and sensitivity to discipline. AAEE 2013: 24th Annual Conference of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 8-11 December 2013. Nathan, QLD, Australia: Griffith School of Engineering, Griffith University.

[Do as I say, not as I do: professional development of academics lacks contextualisation and sensitivity to discipline](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:326091)

2013

Conference Publication

##### Graduate teaching assistant program: a pilot study in EAIT Faculty

Kavanagh, Lydia, O'Moore, Liza, Papinczak, Tracey and Delaney, Maria (2013). Graduate teaching assistant program: a pilot study in EAIT Faculty. AAEE 2013: 24th Annual Conference of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 8-11 December 2013. Nathan, QLD, Australia: Griffith School of Engineering, Griffith University.

[Graduate teaching assistant program: a pilot study in EAIT Faculty](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:326092)

## Funding

### Past funding

- 2016 - 2017

  Supporting staff and students with HFA in STEM programs

  CRC for Living with Autism Spectrum Disorders (Autism CRC Limited)

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/28598)
- 2015 - 2018

  Controlling alkali-silica reaction in concrete for road pavements and bridge using graphene oxide and dune sand (ARC Linkage Project led by Monash University)

  Monash University

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/26565)
- 2015 - 2019

  Fire performance of concrete using novel fire testing

  ARC Discovery Projects

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/23336)
- 2015

  From prototype to practice: applying 3-dimensional laser scanning to the built environment

  UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund - Seed Research Grant

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/44353)
- 2012 - 2013

  Get set for success: Using online self-assessments to motivate first year engineering students to engage in and manage their learning

  University of Southern Queensland

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/14582)
- 2011 - 2013

  Get set for success: using online self-assessments to motivate first year engineering students to engage in and manage their learning

  ALTC Innovation and Development Grants

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/17298)
- 2011 - 2012

  Creep and Shrinkage of Geopolymer Concrete

  Cement Australia Ltd

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/13383)
- 2009 - 2010

  Development of a New and Sustainable Practical Geopolymer Concrete for Building and Infrastructure Applications

  UQ FirstLink Scheme

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/11549)
- 2009 - 2013

  Evaluation of simulators in train driver training

  CRC for Rail Innovation

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/11287)
- 2009 - 2010

  National Competence Assurance for Train Drivers

  CRC for Railway Engineering and Technologies

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/11313)
- 2007 - 2009

  Peer Assessment Learning Sessions: An innovative feedback techniques for large engineering classes

  UQ Teaching & Learning Strategic Grants

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/45792)
- 2005

  Sustainable Procurement Project

  Brisbane City Council

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/7693)
- 2004 - 2005

  Shortening prediction of concrete column and core elements in tall buildings. Readymix Research Project RD814

  Readymix Holdings Pty Ltd

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/7125)
- 2002 - 2003

  Prediction of Joint Movement of Large Post-Tensioned Slabs-on-Grade

  CSR Limited

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/6133)
- 2002 - 2003

  Durability of Self-Compacting Concrete

  Queensland Department of Main Roads

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/5883)
- 2001

  Time-dependent properties of High Performance Concrete

  UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/43710)

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## Supervision

### Availability

Associate Professor Liza O'Moore is:
:   Not available for supervision

### Supervision history

#### Current supervision

- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Coupled effects of stress and temperature changes on concrete structures

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Vinh Dao](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2148)

#### Completed supervision

- 2021

  Master Philosophy

  ##### [The Effect of Self-Consolidating Concrete on the Shear Behaviour of Concrete Beam Elements](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:8b0d1b5)

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Johnny Ho](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/8052)
- 2009

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [An Investigation into the Performance of Diamond-shaped Dowel Joints in Concrete Slabs on Ground](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:183735)

  Principal Advisor
- 2007

  Master Philosophy

  ##### AN INVESTIGATION OF HIGH-VOLUME FLY ASH CONCRETE FOR PAVEMENTS

  Principal Advisor
- 2022

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Early-age Cracking in Concrete Structures: Mechanisms and Control](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:6b40595)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Vinh Dao](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2148)
- 2021

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Deformational and Mechanical Early-age Properties of High-Performance Concrete with and without Superabsorbent Polymers](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:086588b)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Vinh Dao](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2148)
- 2017

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [EARLY-AGE CRACKING IN CONCRETE STRUCTURES: MECHANISMS AND CONTROL](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:681062)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Vinh Dao](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2148)
- 2013

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Simulators derailed: Technology compatibility and social systems](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:319402)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Lydia Kavanagh](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/579)
- 2005

  Master Philosophy

  ##### THERMOMECHANICAL DENSIFICATION OF TIMBER

  Associate Advisor

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