Dr Ryan Hilditch

Ryan is responsible for leading our fire safety operations in Australia. With a diverse background in fire science research and over a decade of experience in the field, he brings a wealth of extensive knowledge and expertise to the role.

A champion for our strong, technical-focused national brand, Ryan is developing a trusted and like-minded client-base in Australia across the buildings, energy and infrastructure sectors. He’s involved with cutting-edge research, through strong partnership with the leading academic institutions, such as the University of Queensland, and is focused on delivering technical excellence on all projects.

Ryan holds a PhD in Fire Safety Engineering from the University of Edinburgh, where he conducted research on smoke management for modern infrastructure. Highlighting his commitment to excellence, Ryan also holds a a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Fire Risk Engineering, is a Chartered Professional Engineer and a member of The Institution of Fire Engineers and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation.

Ryan's career is marked by significant contributions to the field of performance-based fire engineering design for modern building infrastructure and high-hazard industries. His research and expertise in combustible cladding and external fire spread has set Hydrock apart in the Australian market. His strategy work and research at a national level has also covered topics such as fire-safe design of mass timber and electric vehicles.