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Dr. Matthew Frost is a Reader in Geotechnical Engineering at Loughborough University, serving as Associate Dean for Education & Student Experience and Director of Undergraduate Studies. He holds multiple professional certifications including CEng, FICE, FPWI, and SFHEA. With over 25 years of experience, he focuses on geotechnical and transport engineering, emphasizing industry-relevant research and applied solutions. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in infrastructure resilience, sustainability, and railway/highway systems.
Key research interests include transport infrastructure resilience to climate change, railway and highway material performance, non-destructive testing, and sustainable drainage systems. He has led over £1.5m in research grants, including projects like Futurenet (assessing UK transport network climate resilience) and HS2 earthworks performance assessment. Notable contributions include developing LCA frameworks for pavement materials and evaluating the Nottingham Workplace Parking Levy's impact on urban mobility.
His publications span geotechnical testing methodologies, railway vibration analysis, and sustainable infrastructure design. He has supervised over 15 doctoral students and pioneered tools for infrastructure maintenance management. Awards include an ICE Journal Award for work on Futurenet climate resilience studies. Current projects include geotechnical performance monitoring for high-speed rail and innovative drainage solutions for sports facilities.
Matthew Frost actively collaborates with industry partners such as Network Rail, HS2, and Balfour Beatty, ensuring research translates to real-world engineering solutions. His educational role emphasizes student experience innovation and curriculum development in civil engineering education.
