Role
Richard is involved in every level of the civil engineering undergraduate programmes and is prgramme manager for the masters courses. He is module leader for Engineering Materials (Year One) and Construction Practice (Year Two) and Research Practice (MSc) modules.
In addition he is responsible for first year induction, and tutors final year and masters projects. His active support of the professional engineering institutions within the region helps to support and inform his teaching.
Research areas
NTU Pedagogy Group
Richard has the following teaching, scholarly and professional interests:
- Engineering project management
- Construction and contract practice
- Engineering materials
- Engineering education and pedagogy
- The role and influence of engineers and infrastructure in society
Experience and interest in design, management and delivery of infrastructure projects worldwide.
External activity
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
CEng MICE, MCGI, MInstRE
June 2011 - Joined the HEA Engineer Subject Centre Learning and Teaching Special Interest Group.