In 1977 the University of Southampton trialled the first four-year civil engineering course in the country; offering students a more complete experience, it allowed our graduates to compete with engineers around the world. Eighteen years later the course was accepted as the national model, and it is this kind of forward thinking the University strives to achieve throughout its teaching.
The Industrial Advisory Board is a key part of this process and comprises of a team of leading civil engineering professionals who work with our academic staff to ensure our courses are tailored to the needs of industry. Working in areas from highway design to oil and gas exploration, the board not only provides a wealth of experience but helps ensure our students are unrivalled in their preparation for an increasingly dynamic industry.
The Board currently comprises 22 members, 10 from a selection of engineering companies/local authorities and 12 key members of the University's staff.
Adrian Campbell – Founder and Director, changebuilding
John Armitage - Structural Design Team Leader, Ramboll
Dr Nigel Last – ex Research and Development Manager, BP Exploration
Hugh Jones - Chief Executive Officer, Steer
Toby Roberts – Executive Chairman, WJ UK
Perikles Karageorgopolous, Fisheries Scientist, Environment Agency
Alastair Muir Wood, Founder and Managing Director, Wood Thilsted Partners
Stuart Hardy, Technical Leader - Geotechnical, Laing O’Rourke
Emily Duncombe, Associate, Arup
Jonathan New, Project Manager, Hampshire County Council
Dr Joel Smethurst - Civil and Environmental Engineering Programme Director
Professor Simon Blainey - Head of Transportation Research Group
Professor Mark Young - CEE Employability Officer and SUCCESS scholarship Scheme Co-Ordinator
Professor Yannis Ieropoulos - Head of Water and Environmental Engineering Group
Professor AbuBakr Bahaj - Head of Energy and Climate Change Group
Professor David White - Head of Infrastructure Group
Professor Stephen Turnock - Head of School of Engineering
Dr Benjamin Cerfontaine - CEE UG Admissions Tutor
Dr Ioannis Kaparias - Programme Lead, BEng/MEng Civil Engineering
Dr Ben Waterson - Programme Lead, MSc Transportation Planning and Engineering
Dr Sheida Afshan - Programme Lead, MSc Civil Engineering
Professor Patrick James – Programme Lead, MSc Energy and Sustainability