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Alastair Cox is a Visiting Professor in Sport Surface Innovation with over 40 years of expertise in synthetic sports surfacing. He currently leads the Facilities and Quality Programme team at the International Hockey Federation (FIH), serves as Technical Director at the European Synthetic Turf Council, and acts as an artificial turf consultant for FIFA's FIFA Forward global development projects. Additionally, he is a member of UEFA's Stadium and Construction Experts Panel and chairs British and European Standards committees for sports surfacing.
- Key roles: FIH Facilities Lead, FIFA Consultant, UEFA Expert Panel Member
- Focus areas: Olympic/Commonwealth Games venue standards, synthetic turf certification, international sports infrastructure development
His work emphasizes setting global benchmarks for sports surfaces across football, hockey, and other sports, ensuring compliance with international governing body requirements. He has directly contributed to certification processes for major events like the World Cup and Commonwealth Games.
Professional service includes standards development through BSI (British Standards Institution) and CEN (European Committee for Standardization), ensuring safety and performance criteria for sports facilities worldwide.
