Gregory Lane-Serff

Gregory Lane-Serff is a Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering and Management at the University of Manchester. He holds a BA and PhD from the University of Cambridge (1984 and 1990), specializing in applied mathematics and fluid dynamics. His research focuses on coastal engineering, built environment sustainability, and fluid dynamics, with notable contributions to natural ventilation of buildings, oceanographic flows, and sustainable development goals. He has led research on gravity currents, urban wind simulations, and materials science applications in construction.

Research interests include offshore energy systems, structural engineering, and fire engineering. Key projects involve field investigations of coastal erosion, laboratory experiments on fluid dynamics, and computational modeling of urban thermal performance. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in environmental sustainability and climate resilience.

Gregory has supervised 11 postgraduate research projects and secured grants in areas like marine outfalls and hydrothermal plumes. He is affiliated with Manchester Environmental Research Institute and contributes to the Sustainable Futures beacon at the university.