Max obtained his B.A.Sc. in Civil Engineering from the University of Waterloo in 2020. During his undergraduate studies he completed multiple co-ops in structural engineering while working for Arup, Rivard Engineering, and RJC. He also performed research for Dr. Lacroix and Dr. Kim, which led to his decision to pursue a Master’s degree.  

Max started his M.A.Sc. in the spring of 2020 under the supervision of Drs. Kim and Lacroix. He is primarily interested in tall wood structures and timber connection behavior and design. His research project focuses on determining the feasibility of using Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) dowels to develop self-centering connections for timber braced frames. As part of the research program, SMA dowelled wood-steel-wood connections will be tested under cyclic loading and results will be used to validate finite element models being developed. Additionally, residual strain, energy dissipation, and ductility of the connection will be determined during testing and compared to traditional steel and tight-fitting self-drilling titanium dowels currently being used in the industry. 

Away from school, Max enjoys travelling, reading, and playing baseball, hockey, and tennis