Dr David Rush is a Lecturer in Structural Engineering at University of Edinburgh, having graduated from his PhD from Edinburgh in 2013. His two principal research interests are; the resilient design of structures to fire including the probabilistic design of concrete structures for fire, with particular focus on the post-fire performance of concrete structure and elements; and the design and performance of intumescent fire protection coatings for real fires. His other research interests are the fire performance of concrete filled structural hollow sections and the communication of research through theatrical productions.