Elizabeth Laycock

Professor Elizabeth Laycock is a Professor in Stone Conservation at Sheffield Hallam University, serving as Module Leader for Research Methods and Undergraduate Dissertation Modules. She teaches Construction Project Management, Building Surveying, and Quantity Surveying courses, with contributions to Geography and Environment programs. Her qualifications include BEng, MEd, HNC, PhD, FGSL, and FHEA.

• BEng (Bachelor of Engineering)
• MEd (Master of Education)
• HNC (Higher National Certificate)
• PhD
• FGSL (Fellow of the Geological Society)
• FHEA (Fellow of the Higher Education Academy)

Her research focuses on frost degradation mechanisms in geomaterials, conservation of historic masonry, and sustainable material applications. Recent projects include feasibility studies on stone roofing slate production and frost resistance of recycled bricks. She represents the UK on the European CEN technical committee for conservation standards and serves as Editor-in-Chief for the Built Environment Research Transactions journal.