Professor Rebecca Lunn is a distinguished academic in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, holding the position of Professor within the Faculty of Engineering. Her research leadership spans geotechnical engineering, hydrogeology, and rock mechanics with significant contributions to sustainable ground engineering solutions. Her educational foundation includes a Master in Science in Engineering Hydrogeology and a Doctor of Engineering (PhD) in Civil Engineering from Newcastle University, complemented by a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from the University of Cambridge. This multidisciplinary background underpins her innovative research approach. Lunn's research focuses on cutting-edge ground engineering technologies, including bio-mediated mineral precipitation for soil stabilization, advanced grouting techniques using colloidal silica and detectable cementitious materials, and fault permeability analysis for nuclear waste disposal and carbon sequestration applications. Her work integrates field trials, laboratory experiments, and computational modeling to address critical environmental challenges in subsurface engineering. Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a clear trend toward biogeochemical ground improvement and automated inspection technologies , with significant emphasis on microbial soil stabilization, groundwater geochemistry fingerprinting, and nuclear infrastructure monitoring. These works bridge geotechnical engineering with environmental sustainability and digital innovation. Her exceptional contributions have been recognized through prestigious honors: Election as Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (2018) Member of the British Empire (MBE) for services to Engineering (2017) Outstanding Woman of Scotland award (2015) Fellowships of the Royal Society of Edinburgh and Institution of Civil Engineers (2014) Aberconway medallist from the Geological Society of London (2011) As Principal Investigator on major EPSRC-funded projects including the SATURN Centre for Doctoral Training in Nuclear Energy and MACO2 carbon capture initiative, Lunn has secured substantial research funding while mentoring the next generation of engineers. Her professional leadership includes chairing the Grout Group and speaking at international forums like the IGNITE Annual Event, where she advances sustainable engineering practices. Lunn actively leads research teams at Strathclyde utilizing specialized equipment for soil/rock mechanics testing and groundwater analysis. Current efforts focus on developing low-carbon ground engineering technologies, hydrogen storage solutions, and novel inspection methods for nuclear infrastructure, with direct applications to radioactive waste disposal and sustainable urban development.









