Matthew Roberts, Doctor
About
My interest in fluids began at the University of Leeds where I studied Mathematics and Geography, combining fluid mechanics theory and fluvial geomorphology. This naturally evolved into the numerical solution of hydrodynamics using computers, including model verification and validation, data collection techniques and flow visualisation, culminating in a Ph.D. on 3D Fluvial Hydrodymanics Modelling and a Post Graduate research post investigating Submarine Channel Flow.Following my academic career, I became a consultant in the flood risk and water management industry, developing numerical solutions to predict flooding from all sources and the risks and hazards to people and property. At Capita Symonds I provided technical expertise on numerous UK and international projects for private and public sector clients, ranging from detailed site specific NPPF Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Coastal Breach Analysis and Standard of Protection (SoP) investigations, through to broad scale Strategic Flood Risk Assessments (SFRA), Catchment Flood Management (CFMP), Surface Water Management Plans (SWMP) and National Reservoir Inundation Modelling and Mapping.
More recent ventures include, Emergency Exercising, Marine Renewable Energy and the wide-ranging application of CFD in the fields of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Conjugate Heat Transfer (CHT), Fire Safety and Multi-Phase open channel flow.
I am a strong advocate of collaborative working and strive to develop successful relationships between government, academic and industry practitioners.
Information
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Industry experience
Education: PhD
Seniority: VP, Exec VP, MD, Dean, General Manager, Business Unit Manager
Years of experience: 10 to 20 years
Work experience
Director (Water and Environment)
2012 - Present
Taxonomy
- Innovation
- Business Development
- Engineering
- Risk Mitigation Strategy
- Water Risk Tools
- Flood Management
- Flood Modeling
- Flood management
- Flood damage
- Flood prediction
- Flood Risk Management
- Flood