Philip Collins

Dr Philip Collins is Deputy Dean (Academic Affairs) and Senior Lecturer in Geology & Geotechnical Engineering at Brunel University London's College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences. His responsibilities include oversight of international partnerships, student recruitment, and equity & inclusivity initiatives, while maintaining active research in geological and geotechnical domains.

• College-level committee leadership: Senate, Education Committee (Chair), Postgraduate Research Directors Panel (Chair)
• Professional affiliations: Fellow of Geological Society of London, Royal Geographical Society; Graduate Member of Institution of Civil Engineers
• 25+ years of industry engagement with Engineering and industrial partners

Research focuses on soil mechanics, ice growth impacts on soil properties, Quaternary geology, sea level change, and engineering materials. His recent work explores heat and mass transfer in freezing soils, brittle rock failure modeling, and soil-structure interaction under extreme loads, with significant open-access publications since 2022.

As an active PhD supervisor, he has guided students through topics including alkali-activated concrete behavior, dam stability on problematic substrates, and geophysical assessments of coastal aquifers. He has also contributed to 40+ total publications and participated in media outreach regarding engineering and earth science issues like sinkholes and flooding.