Fire Safety Engineering Group
Europe’s largest university-based fire/evacuation modelling research team, FSEG specialises in computational fire engineering, particularly fire and evacuation modelling, urban-scale evacuation dynamics and pedestrian dynamics. FSEG expertise and modelling tools are used all over the world to solve safety, security and pedestrian dynamics problems.
Our experts
Darren Blackshields
Research Fellow (Evacuation Modelling)
David Cooney
Research Fellow
Dr Steven Deere
Lecturer in Evacuation and Circulation Modelling
Dr John Ewer
Associate Professor in Applied Fire Safety Engineering
Lazaros Filippidis
Senior Lecturer in Evacuation Modelling
Dr Angus Grandison
Senior Lecturer
Dr Lynn Hulse
Senior Research Fellow in Human Behaviour
Dr Fuchen Jia
Senior Lecturer
Peter Lawrence
Reader
Professor Mayur Patel
Head of School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences
Dr Asim Siddiqui
Research Fellow
Dr Zhaozhi Wang
Lecturer in Mathematical Modeling
FSEG was established in 1985 is one of the largest research groups in the world dedicated to the development and application of mathematical modelling tools suitable for the simulation of fire related phenomena. In co-operation with these organisations such as Airbus, Boeing British Aerospace, Daimler-Chrysler, European Space Agency and GEC-MARCONI, members of the group have pioneered the application of fire field models in novel environments such as air- and space-craft, the development of two-phase sprinkler/spray models for the building and aviation industry, the use of rule-based systems for evacuation simulation, the development of adaptive behaviour models for evacuation simulation and the application of parallel computing techniques to fire field modelling.
Research and Consultancy
Since 1991, FSEG has generated over £6 million worth of research and consultancy funding and published over 200 research papers.
FSEG Products
FSEG research has lead to the development of the CFE tools: buildingEXODUS, airEXODUS, maritimeEXODUS and SMARTFIRE. These products are distributed world-wide.
Training
Short courses in fire evacuation and modelling
Recent publications
Article
Kotzen, Benzion , Galea, Edwin, Mosco, Shelley, Wang, Zhaozhi , Ewer, John , Jia, Fuchen (2023), Fire safety risks of external living walls and implications for regulatory guidance in England. Elsevier. In: , , , . Elsevier, Fire Safety Journal, 139: 103816 . pp. 1-14 ISSN: 0379-7112 (Print), (doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.firesaf.2023.103816).
Azizpour, Hooshyar , Galea, Edwin R., Erlanda, Sveinung, Batalden, Bjørn-Morten , Deere, Steven , Oltedal, Helle (2023), Factors influencing the time required to don thermal protective immersion suits correctly. Elsevier. In: , , , . Elsevier, Safety Science, 164: 106064 ISSN: 0925-7535 (Print), (doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2023.106064) NB Item availability restricted.
Yakhou, Nazim , Thompson, Peter, Siddiqui, Asim Ahmed, Abualdenian, Jimmy , Ronchi, Enrico (2023), The integration of building information modelling and fire evacuation models. Elsevier. In: , , , . Elsevier, Journal of Building Engineering, 63: 105557 (Part B) . pp. 1-19 2352-7102 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2022.105557).
Hulse, Lynn and , (2022), Pedestrians’ perceived vulnerability and observed behaviours relating to crossing and passing interactions with autonomous vehicles. Elsevier - International Association of Applied Psychology. In: , , , . Elsevier - International Association of Applied Psychology, Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 93 . pp. 34-54 ISSN: 1369-8478 (Print), 1873-5517 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trf.2022.12.007).
Vaiciulyte, Sandra , Hulse, Lynn M., Galea, Edwin R., Veeraswamy, Anand (2022), Exploring ‘wait and see’ responses in French and Australian WUI wildfire emergencies. Elsevier. In: , , , . Elsevier, Safety Science, 155: 105866 ISSN: 0925-7535 (Print), (doi: https://10.1016/j.ssci.2022.105866).
Stettler, Marc E. J. , Nishida, Robert T., de Oliveira, Pedro M., Mesquita, Léo C. C. , Johnson, Tyler J. , Galea, Edwin , Grandison, Angus , Ewer, John , Carruthers-Jones, David , Sykes, David (2022), Source terms for benchmarking models of SARS-CoV-2 transmission via aerosols and droplets. The Royal Society - Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). In: , , , . The Royal Society - Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Royal Society Open Science, 9: 212022 (5) 2054-5703 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.212022).
Azizpour, Hooshyar , Galea, Edwin R., Erland, Sveinung, Batalden, Bjorn Morten , Deere, Steven , Oltedal, Helle (2022), An experimental analysis of the impact of thermal protective immersion suit and angle of heel on individual walking speeds. Elsevier. In: , , , . Elsevier, Safety Science, 152: 105621 ISSN: 0925-7535 (Print), (doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2021.105621).
Wang, Zhaozhi , Galea, Edwin R., Grandison, Angus, Ewer, John , Jia, Fuchen (2021), A coupled computational fluid dynamics and Wells-Riley model to predict COVID-19 infection probability for passengers on long-distance trains. Elsevier. In: , , , . Elsevier, Safety Science, 147: 105572 ISSN: 0925-7535 (Print), (doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2021.105572).
Xie, Hui and , Galea, Edwin R. (2021), A survey‐based study concerning public comprehension of two‐component EXIT / NO‐EXIT signage concepts. Wiley. In: , , , . Wiley, Fire and Materials, 46 (6) . pp. 876-887 ISSN: 0308-0501 (Print), 1099-1018 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/fam.3035).
Hulse, Lynn M. , Deere, Steven, Galea, Edwin R. (2021), Fire safety in construction: site evacuation and self-reported worker behaviour. Elsevier. In: , , , . Elsevier, Safety Science, 145: 105482 ISSN: 0925-7535 (Print), (doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2021.105482).
Siddiqui, Asim A. , Ewer, John A., Lawrence, Peter J., Galea, Edwin R. , Frost, Ian R. (2021), Building information modelling for performance-based fire safety engineering analysis – a strategy for data sharing. Elsevier. In: , , , . Elsevier, Journal of Building Engineering, 42: 102794 2352-7102 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2021.102794).
Wang, Zhaozhi , Galea, Edwin R., Grandison, Angus, Ewer, John , Jia, Fuchen (2021), Inflight transmission of COVID-19 based on experimental aerosol dispersion data. Oxford University Press. In: , , , Inflight Transmission of COVID-19 Based on Aerosol Dispersion Dat. Oxford University Press, Journal of Travel Medicine, 28: taab023 (4) ISSN: 1195-1982 (Print), 1708-8305 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1093/jtm/taab023).
Vaiciulyte, Sandra , Hulse, Lynn M., Veeraswamy, Anand, Galea, Edwin R. (2020), Cross-cultural comparison of behavioural itinerary actions and times in wildfire evacuations. Elsevier. In: , , , . Elsevier, Safety Science, 135: 105122 . pp. 1-11 ISSN: 0925-7535 (Print), (doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2020.105122).
Joyce, Michael S. , Lawrence, Peter J., Galea, Edwin R. (2020), Hospital evacuation planning tool for assistance devices (HEPTAD). Wiley. In: , , , . Wiley, Fire and Materials, 45 (4) . pp. 564-582 ISSN: 0308-0501 (Print), 1099-1018 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/fam.2856).
Deere, Steven , Hui, Xie, Galea, Edwin R., Cooney, David , Lawrence, Peter J. (2020), An evacuation model validation data-set for high-rise construction sites. Elsevier. In: , , , . Elsevier, Fire Safety Journal, 120: 103118 ISSN: 0379-7112 (Print), 1873-7226 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.firesaf.2020.103118).
Woolley, Anthony , Ewer, John, Lawrence, Peter, Deere, Steven , Travers, Anthony , Whitehouse, Tom , Galea, Edwin Richard (2020), A naval damage incident recoverability toolset: Assessing naval platform recoverability after a fire event. Elsevier. In: , , , . Elsevier, Ocean Engineering, 207: 107351 ISSN: 0029-8018 (Print), (doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2020.107351) NB Item availability restricted.
Hunt, Aoife L. E. , Galea, Edwin R., Lawrence, Peter J., Frost, Ian R. , Gwynne, Steve M. V. (2020), Simulating movement devices used in hospital evacuation. Springer. In: , , , . Springer, Fire Technology, 56 (5) . pp. 2209-2240 ISSN: 0015-2684 (Print), 1572-8099 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10694-020-00971-5).
Grandison, Angus and , (2020), Determining confidence intervals, and convergence, for parameters in stochastic evacuation models. Springer Nature. In: , , , . Springer Nature, Fire Technology, 56 . pp. 2137-2177 ISSN: 0015-2684 (Print), 1572-8099 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10694-020-00968-0).
Hulse, Lynn M. , Galea, Edwin R., Thompson, Owain F., Wales, David (2019), Perception and recollection of fire hazards in dwelling fires. Elsevier. In: , , , . Elsevier, Safety Science, 122: 104518 ISSN: 0925-7535 (Print), (doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2019.104518) NB Item availability restricted.
McNamee, Margaret , Meacham, Brian, van Hees, Patrick, Bisby, Luke , Chow, W.K. , Coppalle, Alexis , Dobashi, Ritsu , Dlugogorski, Bogdan , Fahy, Rita , Fleischmann, Charles (2019), IAFSS agenda 2030 for a fire safe world. Elsevier. In: , , , . Elsevier, Fire Safety Journal, 110: 102889 ISSN: 0379-7112 (Print), 1873-7226 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.firesaf.2019.102889).
Vaiciulyte, Sandra , Galea, Edwin R., Veeraswamy, Anand, Hulse, Lynn M. (2019), Island vulnerability and resilience to wildfires: A case study of Corsica. Elsevier. In: , , , . Elsevier, International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 40: 101272 ISSN: 2212-4209 (Print), 2212-4209 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2019.101272) NB Item availability restricted.
Ronchi, Enrico , Corbetta, Alessandro, Galea, Edwin R., Kinateder, Max , Kuligowski, Erica , McGrath, Denise , Pel, Adam , Shiban, Youssef , Thompson, Peter , Toschi, Federico (2019), New approaches to evacuation modelling for fire safety engineering applications. Elsevier. In: , , , . Elsevier, Fire Safety Journal, 106 . pp. 197-209 ISSN: 0379-7112 (Print), 1873-7226 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.firesaf.2019.05.002).
Filippidis, Lazaros , Ferrucci, Fabrizio, Hirn, B, Marzoli, Marcello , Punzo, F , Schiano Lo Moriello, S , Veeraswamy, Anand (2019), Integration of Earth observation, aerosol and people evacuation modelling for preparedness and emergency response. IN-PREP Publications - Ιnstitute of Communication and Computer Systems (ICCS). In: , , , . IN-PREP Publications - Ιnstitute of Communication and Computer Systems (ICCS), IN-PREP . pp. 1-4 (doi: https://www.in-prep.eu/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Ferrucci-et-al_complex-disaster-scenario.pdf).
Book section
Filippidis, Lazaros , Lawrence, Peter, Blackshields, Darren, Ewer, John (2023), Trapped on the seashore, seaborne evacuation, impact of exposure to PM2.5: demonstration of the urbanEXODUS evacuation model. Nova Science Publishers. In: , , In: Michail Chalaris (ed.), The Challenges of Disaster Planning Management, and Resilienc. Nova Science Publishers, New York (1st) . pp. 339-457 . ISBN: 9798886972290 (doi: https://doi.org/10.52305/QURT7964) NB Item availability restricted.
Conference item
Filippidis, Lazaros , Lawrence, Peter, Blackshields, Darren, Ewer, John (2022), Trapped on the seashore, seaborne evacuation, and impact of exposure to PM2.5: Live demonstration of the urbanEXODUS large-scale evacuation model. Department of Chemistry, Research Division on Risk, Hazards, Crises, and Safety at “Hephaestus” Advanced research Laboratory School of Science, International Hellenic University. In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Planning, Challenges of Disaster Management and Resilience (ICPCDMR), 11th - 13th February 2022, Athens and online In: Michail Chalaris (ed.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Planning, Challenges of Disaster Management and Resilience(ICPCDMR. Department of Chemistry, Research Division on Risk, Hazards, Crises, and Safety at “Hephaestus” Advanced research Laboratory School of Science, International Hellenic University, Kavala, Greece INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PLANNING, CHALLENGES OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND RESILIENCE (ICPCDMR) (1st) . pp. 59-59 . ISBN: 9786185630089 (doi: https://www.idafk.com/icpcdmr-2022/indexEN.html).
Filippidis, Lazaros , Lawrence, Peter, Hulse, Lynn, Veeraswamy, Anand , Blackshields, Darren (2021), Large-scale evacuations: they worked last time. Will they work again?. SafeGreece. In: SafeGreece 2021: 8th International Conference on Civil Protection & New Technologies, 24th - 26th November 2021, Greece and online In: Katerina – Navsika Katsetsiadou (ed.), SafeGreece 2021 – 8th International Conference on Civil Protection & New Technologie. SafeGreece, Greece, online SafeGreece 2021 (1st) . pp. 85-88 2654-1823 (Online) (doi: https://safegreece.org/safegreece2021/images/docs/safegreece2021_proceedings.pdf) NB Item availability restricted.
Conference proceedings
Lawrence, Peter , Pellacini, Veronica, Filippidis, Lazaros, Blackshields, Darren (2022), The development of pedestrian gap acceptance and midblock pedestrian road crossing behavior utilizing SUMO. TIB Open Publishing (Technische Informationsbibliothek) - DLR Institute of Transportation Systems. In: SUMO User Conference 2021, 13th to 15th September 2021, online In: Pablo Alvarez Lopez, Olaf Angelo Banse Bueno, Maria Giuliana Armellini, Michael Behrisch, Laura Bieker-Walz, Erdmann Jacob, Yun-Pang Flötteröd, Robert Hilbrich, Ronald Nippold, Johannes Rummel (eds.), SUMO User Conference 2021. 13 – 15 September 2021, Virtual Even. TIB Open Publishing (Technische Informationsbibliothek) - DLR Institute of Transportation Systems, Hannover, Germany , 2 (1st) . pp. 33-51 2750-4425 (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.52825/scp.v2i.90).
Brünig, R. , Galea, E. R., Batalden, B. M., Oltedal, H. A. (2021), A methodology for collecting donning times of thermal protective immersion suits intended to be worn by passengers on vessels operating in cold environments. IOP Publishing. In: , , , IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (MSE. IOP Publishing, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), 1201: 12056 (1) . pp. 1-15 ISSN: 1757-8981 (Print), 1757-899X (Online) (doi: https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/1201/1/012056).
Lawrence, Peter , Pellacini, Veronica, Galea, Edwin (2020), The modelling of pedestrian vehicle interaction for post-exiting behaviour. Central Library, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH. In: , , , Proceedings of Pedestrian and Evacuation Dynamics 201. Central Library, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, , 5 . pp. 271-279 ISSN: 2366-8539 (Print), (doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.17815/CD.2020.60).
Monograph
Siddiqui, Asim Ahmed , Lawrence, Peter, Kneidl, Angelika, Abualdenien, Jimmy , Thompson, Peter , Könnecke, Rainer (2023), OpenBIM for Occupant Movement Analysis industry report: a perspective from the Building Room. buildingSMART International Ltd.. In: , , , . buildingSMART International Ltd., Hertfordshire (1st) (doi: https://app.box.com/s/3ehxb7yhqa0p0m46p4mtev4rww44t4k2).
Galea, Ed and , (2019), Interim Phase 1 Recommendations for the Grenfell Inquiry. Grenfell Tower Inquiry. In: , , , . Grenfell Tower Inquiry, (doi: https://www.grenfelltowerinquiry.org.uk/evidence/professor-ed-galeas-report-interim-recommendations).
Galea, E. R. , Deere, S., Xie, H., Hulse, L. , Cooney, D. (2019), Construction site evacuation safety: Evacuation strategies for tall construction sites: Research report. IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health). In: , , , . IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health), Wigston, Leicestershire (doi: https://www.iosh.com/constructionevacuation).
Galea, E. R. , Deere, S., Xie, H., Hulse, L. , Cooney, D. (2019), Construction site evacuation safety: Evacuation strategies for tall construction sites: Research summary. IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health). In: , , , . IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health), Wigston, Leicestershire (doi: https://www.iosh.com/constructionevacuation).