Martin Crapper

Martin Crapper is a Professor at Northumbria University, specializing in Civil Engineering hydraulics and historical infrastructure analysis. His research bridges modern engineering with ancient systems, focusing on the longevity and sustainability of civil engineering assets.

• Principal Investigator for 'Life Stories of Infrastructure' (Leverhulme Trust 2023-2026)
• Northumbria's PI for 'Water in Istanbul: Rising to the Challenge'
• Collaborator on Roman/Pompeii hydraulic studies

Research interests include:

• Hydraulic performance of Roman water pipes
• Long-term value of civil engineering infrastructure
• Agent-based modeling for sustainable sludge systems
• Geobag revetment applications in rivers
• Byzantine water supply systems
• Thermal properties of self-propelled nanofluids

His work trends across historical engineering, hydraulic modeling, and sustainable infrastructure, with a focus on cross-disciplinary collaborations. Awards include:

• Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (FICE)
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
• Member of the Permanent Way Institution (MPWI)

Notable projects involve analyzing the Valens Aqueduct, Roman Pompeii water systems, and geobag revetment performance. Outside academia, he engages with heritage railways and cricket.