Darryl Newport

Professor Darryl Newport is a leading academic in sustainable materials engineering at the University of East London, affiliated with the School of Architecture Computing and Engineering. He currently works part-time and serves as Director of the Sustainability Research Institute (SRI), where he has united research centers like the Manufactured Aggregate Research Centre (MARC) and Resource Efficiency Research Centre. His expertise spans sustainable material development, resource efficiency, and urban resilience.

• BSc (Hons) Survey and Mapping Science, University of East London (1993)

His research explores the intersection of sustainable materials, urban climate adaptation, and industrial symbiosis. This includes applications in low-carbon cements, microplastic pollution monitoring, and green infrastructure performance. His work emphasizes applied research and commercial partnerships for scalable solutions.

The 15 most recent publications highlight his focus on climate-resilient construction, microplastic water pollution, and industrial waste valorization. Key journals include Buildings, Marine Pollution Bulletin, and Journal of Cleaner Production.

• International Green Apple Award for environmental best practice (2013)
• Times Higher Education Award Shortlist for Sustainable Development (2012)
• Archant London Awards - 'Highly commended' (2008)
• FRSA Fellowship (2014)

As a PhD mentor, he supervises five students directly and contributes to two more supervisory teams. His external roles include advisory positions for the UK Green Building Council, London and South East Waste Expert Panel, and co-authoring policy reports like the ICE's Infrastructure for London Manifesto 2016. He has led major projects such as the TURAS initiative (EU Framework 7, £5.7M funding) and C2C BIZZ at the London Sustainable Industry Park.