Dr L Ottenhaus
Senior Lecturer
School of Civil Engineering
+61 7 344 31399
Room: 542:1
Advanced Engineering Building (49)
Advanced Engineering Building (49)
Researcher biography
Dr Ottenhaus is a structural engineer and senior lecturer, with expertise in design of timber connections. Their research interests encompass the theory, analysis, design and performance of timber connections, including detailing for timber durability. Dr Ottenhaus and their team research offsite timber construction using both engineered wood products and light timber framing, design for adaptability, disassembly and reuse, and reversible timber joints.
As part of the ARC Advance Timber Hub, Dr Ottenhaus co-leads Node 3 on Extending Building Life, and project 1.2 on timber connections. They serve as a committee member of TM-010 (Australian Standards technical committee on Timber Structures and Framing), and a steering committee member of the Australian Timber Construction Educator Network.
Dr Ottenhaus has been an invited speaker at the prefabAUS Offsite conference, the Brisbane Architecture and Design Festival, the International Holzbau Forum (Innsbruck, Austria) and has been interviewed by the Guardian, ABC Radio, Built Offsite, and the Holzmagazin.
Publications
Book Chapters
Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Hernández-Alda, Marta, Davies, Anna and Cabrero, José Manuel (2025). Evaluating the disassembly potential of timber buildings: development of calculation tool and proof of concept. Holistic design of taller timber buildings. (pp. 350-354) edited by Gerhard Fink, Robert Jockwer and José Manuel Cabrero. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature. doi: 10.1007/978-3-032-02098-7_28
Cabrero, José Manuel, Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Palma, Pedro and Attia, Shady (2025). Disassembly and reuse in tall timber buildings: advancing circular construction practices. Holistic design of taller timber buildings. (pp. 341-349) edited by Gerhard Fink, Robert Jockwer and José Manuel Cabrero. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature. doi: 10.1007/978-3-032-02098-7_27
Passarelli, R. N., Chiletto, T. O., Brandner, R. and Ottenhaus, L. M. (2025). Circulation of Structural Timber: A Review of Opportunities and Challenges. Springer Tracts in Civil Engineering. (pp. 377-380) Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland. doi: 10.1007/978-3-032-02098-7_31
Journal Articles
Gattas, Joseph M., Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Liu, Hongjia and Xie, Yi Min (2025). Design and optimisation of timber-framed structures using a stock of reclaimed elements. Automation in Construction, 180 106527, 106527. doi: 10.1016/j.autcon.2025.106527
Ottenhaus, L.-M., Hernández-Aldaz, M., Davies, A. and Cabrero, J. M. (2025). Evaluating the disassembly potential of timber buildings: development of calculation tool and proof of concept. Wood Material Science and Engineering, ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print), 1-29. doi: 10.1080/17480272.2025.2510562
Novais Passarelli, Rafael, Chiletto, Tatiana De Oliveira, Brandner, Reinhard and Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike (2025). Circulation of structural timber for structural purposes: a review of opportunities and challenges. Wood Material Science and Engineering, 20 (4), 778-799. doi: 10.1080/17480272.2025.2493711
Yan, Zidi, Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Yermán, Luis and Scheibenreiter, Johann (2023). Influence of wet-dry cycles on the withdrawal capacity and corrosion of zinc electroplated self-tapping screws in CCA-treated and untreated Southern pine. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 19 e02429, e02429. doi: 10.1016/j.cscm.2023.e02429
Yermán, Luis, Vargas, Juan and Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike (2023). Effect of wetting and fungal degradation on the withdrawal capacity of stainless-steel screws in radiata pine. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products, 82 (1), 15-22. doi: 10.1007/s00107-023-01988-7
Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Yan, Zidi, Brandner, Reinhard, Leardini, Paola, Fink, Gerhard and Jockwer, Robert (2023). Design for adaptability, disassembly and reuse – a review of reversible timber connection systems. Construction and Building Materials, 400 132823, 1-16. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.132823
Jiang, Jian, Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike and Gattas, Joseph M. (2023). A parametric design framework for timber framing span tables. Australian Journal of Civil Engineering, 23 (1), 63-78. doi: 10.1080/14488353.2023.2227432
Yan, Zidi, Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Leardini, Paola and Jockwer, Robert (2022). Performance of reversible timber connections in Australian light timber framed panelised construction. Journal of Building Engineering, 61 105244, 1-16. doi: 10.1016/j.jobe.2022.105244
Yermán, Luis, Zhang, Yuhao, He, Jiangwan, Xiao, Martin, Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike and Morrell, Jeffrey J. (2022). Effect of wetting and fungal degradation on performance of nailed timber connections. Construction and Building Materials, 353 129113, 129113. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.129113
Snow, Stephen, Danam, Royce, Leardini, Paola, Glencross, Mashhuda, Beeson, Brett, Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike and Boden, Marie (2022). Human factors affecting ventilation in Australian classrooms during the COVID-19 pandemic: Toward insourcing occupants' proficiency in ventilation management. Frontiers in Computer Science, 4 888688. doi: 10.3389/fcomp.2022.888688
Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Li, Zancong and Crews, Keith (2022). Half hole and full hole dowel embedment Strength: A review of international developments and recommendations for Australian softwoods. Construction and Building Materials, 344 128130, 1-16. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.128130
Yermán, Luis, Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Zhang, Yuhao and Morrell, Jeffrey J. (2021). Effect of thermal modification of slash pine with linseed oil on water repellency and performance of mechanical connections. Construction and Building Materials, 305 124776, 124776. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.124776
Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Jockwer, Robert, van Drimmelen, David and Crews, Keith (2021). Designing timber connections for ductility – a review and discussion. Construction and Building Materials, 304 124621, 124621. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.124621
Yermán, Luis, Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Montoya, Camilo and Morrell, Jeffrey J. (2021). Effect of repeated wetting and drying on withdrawal capacity and corrosion of nails in treated and untreated timber. Construction and Building Materials, 284 122878, 122878. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.122878
El Houjeyri, I., Thi, V. D., Oudjene, M., Ottenhaus, L.-M., Khelifa, M. and Rogaume, Y. (2020). Coupled nonlinear-damage finite element analysis and design of novel engineered wood products made of oak hardwood. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products, 79 (1), 29-47. doi: 10.1007/s00107-020-01617-7
Dong, Wenchen, Li, Minghao, Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike and Lim, Hyungsuk (2020). Ductility and overstrength of nailed CLT hold-down connections. Engineering Structures, 215 110667, 110667. doi: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.110667
Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Li, Minghao and Smith, Tobias (2020). Analytical derivation and experimental verification of overstrength factors of dowel-type timber connections for capacity design. Journal of Earthquake Engineering, 26 (6), 1-15. doi: 10.1080/13632469.2020.1781711
Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Li, Minghao, Nokes, Roger, Cammock, Peter and McInnes, Braeden (2019). Use of particle tracking velocimetry in timber material and connection testing. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products, 77 (2), 195-209. doi: 10.1007/s00107-018-1376-y
Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Li, Minghao and Smith, Tobias (2018). Structural performance of large-scale dowelled CLT connections under monotonic and cyclic loading. Engineering Structures, 176, 41-48. doi: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.09.002
Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Li, Minghao, Smith, Tobias and Quenneville, Pierre (2018). Mode cross-over and ductility of dowelled LVL and CLT connections under monotonic and cyclic loading. Journal of Structural Engineering, 144 (7) 04018074, 04018074. doi: 10.1061/(asce)st.1943-541x.0002074
Ottenhaus, L.-M. and Li, M. (2018). Embedment strength of New Zealand Cross laminated timber. New Zealand Timber Design Journal, 26 (1), 12-16.
Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Li, Minghao, Smith, Tobias and Quenneville, Pierre (2017). Overstrength of dowelled CLT connections under monotonic and cyclic loading. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 16 (2), 753-773. doi: 10.1007/s10518-017-0221-8
Conference Papers
Rigo, Pietro, Nicolussi, Valentino, Polastri, Andrea, Casagrande, Daniele, Pozza, Luca, Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Sestigiani, Luca and Callegari, Ernesto (2025). Multi-parametric evaluation of innovative CLT connections developed for DfMA and DfD. 14th World Conference on Timber Engineering 2025 (WCTE 2025), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 22-26 June 2025. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: World Conference On Timber Engineering 2025. doi: 10.52202/080513-0568
Maeda, Masaki, Goto, Yutaka, Matsumoto, Naoyuki, Ottenhaus, Lisa, Jockwer, Robert, Alwashali, Hamood, Brandt, Clarissa and Stephens, Michael (2025). Urban transition with wood for enhanced resilience of cities and forest – global vision and pathway. 14th World Conference on Timber Engineering 2025 (WCTE 2025), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 22-26 June 2025. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: World Conference On Timber Engineering 2025. doi: 10.52202/080513-0645
Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Keys, Catherine and Baber, Kim (2025). Building bridges between architecture and engineering - timber education at the University of Queensland. 14th World Conference on Timber Engineering: Advancing Timber for the Future Built Environment, WCTE 2025, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 22 - 26 June 2025. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: World Conference On Timber Engineering 2025. doi: 10.52202/080513-0232
Hossy, Duncan, Manshadi, Sadaf, Gattas, Joe and Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike (2025). Mechanical properties of recycled versus new high-density australian hardwoods. 14th World Conference on Timber Engineering 2025 (WCTE 2025), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 22-26 June 2025. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: World Conference On Timber Engineering 2025. doi: 10.52202/080513-0416
Yan, Zidi, Strang, Marcus, Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Leardini, Paola, Adams, Paul and Crews, Keith (2025). Implementation of adaptable design principles for high-performance light timber framed panelised buildings: an Australian case study. 14th World Conference on Timber Engineering 2025 (WCTE 2025), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 22-26 June 2025. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: World Conference On Timber Engineering. doi: 10.52202/080513-0156
Montoya, Camilo, Ottenhaus, Lisa, Singh, Tripti, Morrell, Jeffrey J. and Yermán, Luis (2025). Effect of fungal decay on withdrawal capacity of timber nail connections in radiata pine. 14th World Conference on Timber Engineering 2025 (WCTE 2025), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 22-26 June 2025. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: World Conference On Timber Engineering 2025. doi: 10.52202/080513-0363
Zhang, Yuhao, Ottenhaus, Lisa M., Morrell, Jeffrey J., Singh, Tripti and Yermán, Luis (2025). Effect of wood relaxation on nail withdrawal capacity. 14th World Conference on Timber Engineering 2025 (WCTE 2025), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 22-26 June 2025. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: World Conference On Timber Engineering 2025. doi: 10.52202/080513-0204
Bagley, Dylan and Ottenhaus, Lisa (2025). Impact of timber origin on screw withdrawal capacity. 14th World Conference on Timber Engineering 2025 (WCTE 2025), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 22-26 June 2025. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE). doi: 10.52202/080513-0474
Ottenhaus, Lisa (2023). Rückbaubare Verbindungen für den Ingenieurholzbau. Internationales Holzbau Forum, Innsbruck, Austria, 29 November-2 December 2023.
Jockwer, Robert, Öberg, Vera, Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Leardini, Paola and Goto, Yutaka (2023). Towards adaptability and circularity of timber buildings. 13th World Conference on Timber Engineering: Timber for a Livable Future, WCTE 2023, Oslo, Norway, 19-22 June 2023. As, Norway: World Conference on Timber Engineering. doi: 10.52202/069179-0203
Yan, Zidi, Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Lin, Jingyuan, Jockwer, Robert and Ringhofer, Andreas (2023). The impacts of screw tip, inclination angles, and number of penetration layers on screw withdrawal capacity of Australian machine graded pine. World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE), Oslo, Norway, 17-21 June 2023. As, Norway: World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE). doi: 10.52202/069179-0185
Yermán, Luis, Abudi, Mal, Yan, Zidi and Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike (2023). Effect of moisture cycles and LOSP treatment on screwed timber connections. IUFRO Div 5 2023, Cairns, QLD Australia, 4-8 June 2023.
Yermán, Luis, Xiao, Martin, Yan, Zidi and Ottenhaus, Lisa-Marieke (2023). Effect of moisture cycles and timber treatment on the performance of screwed connections. IRG 54, Cairns, QLD Australia, 28 May - 1 June 2023. The International Research Group on Wood Protection.
Yermán, Luis, Yan, Zidi, Feng, Wen and Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike (2023). Impact of moisture cycling on screw withdrawal capacity of treated and untreated radiata pine. World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE 2023), Oslo, Norway, 19-22 June 2023. Ås, Norway: World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE 2023). doi: 10.52202/069179-0164
Yan, Zidi, Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike and Yermán, Luis (2022). Effect of repeated wetting and drying on withdrawal capacity and corrosion of european screws in treated and untreated australian sawn timber. Society of Wood Science and Technology (SWST), Kingscliff, NSW Australia, 10-15 July 2022. Society of Wood Science and Technology.
Yermán, Luis, Qiao, Yankang, Vargas, Juan and Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike (2022). Effect of wood decay at early stages on screw withdrawal capacity. SWST 2022, Kingscliff, NSW, Australia, 10-15 July 2022.
Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike and Li, Minghao (2019). Nailed hold-downs in the context of timber strength classes proposed in the revision of NZS / AS1720.1. 5th Pacific Timber Engineering Conference 2019, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 10-12 July 2019. St Lucia, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland.
Brown, Justin, Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Ravn, Chris and Scott, Ben (2019). Ductility of dowelled New Zealand Douglas-Fir CLT connections under monotonic and cyclic loading. 11th Pacific Conference on Earthquake Engineering (PCEE), Auckland, New Zealand, 4-6 April 2019. McKinnon, VIC Australia: New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering (NZSEE) and Australian Earthquake Engineering Society.
Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Li, Minghao and Smith, Tobias (2018). Overstrength of large-scale dowelled connections in CLT. 2018 NZSEE Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, 13-15 April 2018.
Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Li, Minghao and Nokes, Roger (2018). Application of particle tracking in large scale timber connection testing. 2018 World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE 2018), Seoul, South Korea, 20-23 August 2018. World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE).
Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Li, Minghao and Smith, Tobias (2018). Analytical method to derive overstrength of dowel-type connections overstrength components. International Network on Timber Engineering Research (INTER 2018), Tallinn, Estonia, 13-16 August 2018. Karlsruhe, Germany: Timber Scientific Publishing.
Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Li, Minghao and Smith, Tobias (2017). Ductility of large-scale dowelled CLT connections under monotonic and cyclic loading. Australian Earthquake Engineering Society (AEES) 2017 Conference, Canberra, ACT, Australia, 24-26 November 2017.
Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Li, Minghao, Smith, Tobias and Quenneville, Pierre (2016). Ductility of dowelled and nailed CLT and LVL connections under monotonic and cyclic loading. Australian Earthquake Engineering Society (AEES) 2016 Conference, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 24-27 November 2016.
Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike, Li, Minghao, Smith, Tobias and Quenneville, Pierre (2016). Ductility and overstrength of dowelled LVL and CLT connections under cyclic loading. 2016 World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE 2016), Vienna, Austria, 22-25 August 2016. Vienna, Austria: Vienna University of Technology.
Data Collection
Jiang, Jian, Gattas, Joe and Ottenhaus, Lisa (2023). Timber wall frame span table datasets. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/64163b4
Generic Documents
Davies, Anna, Hernández-Aldaz, Marta, Ottenhaus, Lisa and Cabrero, José Manuel (2025). Disassembly potential calculation tool. The University of Queensland, University of Navarra.
Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike and Leardini, Paola (2022). "Designing for disassembly and reuse". Design for robustness, adaptability, disassembly and reuse, and repairability of taller timber buildings: a state of the art report. COST Action CA 20139. Holistic design of taller timber buildings (HELEN).
Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike and Leardini, Paola (2022). "Circular material flows for timber buildings". Design for robustness, adaptability, disassembly and reuse, and repairability of taller timber buildings: a state of the art report. COST Action CA 20139. Holistic design of taller timber buildings (HELEN).
Kuiri, Lisa, Leardini, Paola and Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike (2022). "Working definitions of ‘adaptability’ and ‘flexibility’ for use in research on buildings designed for change". Design for robustness, adaptability, disassembly and reuse, and repairability of taller timber buildings: a state of the art report. COST Action CA 20139. Holistic design of taller timber buildings (HELEN).
Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike and Leardini, Paola (2022). "Designing timber buildings for adaptability". Design for robustness, adaptability, disassembly and reuse, and repairability of taller timber buildings: a state of the art report. COST Action CA 20139. Holistic design of taller timber buildings (HELEN).
Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike (2019). Offsite insight: Dr Lisa Ottenhaus. Built Offsite.
Newspaper Articles
Ottenhaus, Lisa-Mareike (2019, 10 01). UQ: timber engineering innovations 37.