Research Disciplines

Environmental and Water Resource Engineering (EWRE)

Tackling key global challenges in environmental engineering, from flood protection and safe water supplies to sustainable waste management. We work with governments and global agencies to shape policy and advance water and waste solutions.

Fluid Mechanics

Covering all aspects of fluid mechanics, from coastal and offshore engineering to building ventilation and sediment transport, with real-world applications in energy, environment and infrastructure.

Geotechnics

Investigating the mechanics and behaviour of soils and soft rocks to solve real-world challenges in tunnelling, infrastructure, oil and gas, and road building, using advanced modelling, field monitoring and lab testing to drive practical solutions.

Materials

Studying the materials vital to sustainable infrastructure; concrete, metals, glass, plastics and more, and focusing on durability, circularity and low-carbon solutions to support resilient, long-lasting civil engineering worldwide.

Structures

Researching structural engineering from fundamentals to real-world application, such as new materials, improving resilience to extreme loads, and advancing durability, lifetime assessment, and design guidance for safer, longer-lasting structures.

Transport

Covering a wide range of topics, including intelligent transport systems, transport safety, logistics, air traffic management, railway operations, and urban engineering to improve efficiency, sustainability, and safety in transport systems.