The School of Civil Engineering and Surveying
Our Research in Environmental Technology and Management
The School has long been recognised for research in Environmental Technology and Management. This work has been characterised by multi-disciplinary studies involving collaboration with other Departments (including Biological Sciences, Geography, Architecture and Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences) as these interfaces often provide the most exciting areas of research.
Environmental Technology Research Group (ETRG)
People
Dr John Williams, Dr Brett Martinson, Dr Catherine Mant, Dr Mohammed Ali, Dr Steve Mitchell and Dr Muhammed Ali
Research Activities
The ETRG is a multi disciplinary group which includes engineers, microbiologists and chemists. It was one of pioneers in establishing Constructed Wetlands - a viable treatment technology for use in the UK and overseas. The interest in the use of ecological systems for environmental remediation has extended to the study of Sustainable Drainage (SUDs) and phytoremediation. The Group also investigates wastewater issues such as Fats, Oil and Grease in Sewers and the Fate. The scope of the work has extended into other areas such as rain water harvesting and sediment dynamics as new staff have joined the School.
The Group has modern chemistry and microbiology laboratories at Portsmouth and the Centre for Environmental Technology (CET) at Petersfield Sewage Works which is a shared facility with the School of Biological Sciences. The CET has a greenhouse and hard standing for experimental rigs. It also has pumped supply from various stages of the sewage works allowing full scale testing of pilot plant facilities. The ETRG also has a dedicated GC-MS and access to other analytical facilities such as ICP-MS, LC-MS and molecular biology laboratories.
Recent projects have included:
- Phytoremediation of Contaminated Soils and Sediments
- Investigations into Sustainable Drainage Systems
- Evaluation of Novel Package Sewage Treatment Systems
- Fate of Pharmaceuticals in Wastewater Processing
This Group also has collaborations with the following staff from the School of Biological Sciences: Dr Eric May, Dr Joy Watts, Dr Julian Mitchell, Dr Claire Helio and Dr Siobhan Watkins.
Environmental Management
People
Mr Tim Goodhead, Dr Steve Mitchell, Dr Isaac Boetang, Dr Brett Martinson, Dr Cleetus Moobela, Dr John Williams, Dr Tim Whitehead, Mr Lee Woods and Dr Ann Coats
Research Activities
Environmental Management research spans from ecotourism, through to sustainability appraisal and coastal zone management.
Recent projects have included:
- Sustainability Assessment of Waste Management
- Sediment Dynamics in Estuaries
- Sustainable Transport
- Mandatory Interpretation for Visitors to Nature Reserves