Ross brings 37 years of expertise in tunnelling, specializing in sprayed concrete linings for urban underground infrastructure. He actively influences industry standards and best practices in tunnelling and mining, particularly on new technologies. With deep technical knowledge, Ross focuses on balancing risk management and value engineering in underground rock support and soft ground lining design. Currently, he leads a key project on battery electric vehicle (BEV) fire safety in underground settings with the SubSpace Energy Hub, an international initiative addressing emerging underground low carbon challenges.