Graham Griffiths

Background

Graham is a Chartered Materials Engineer specialising in construction materials across both contemporary and historic environments. With nearly two decades of experience, his career spans academia, historic building conservation, aggregate supply, and consulting engineering.

He graduated from the University of Bristol with a bachelor’s degree in physics before completing a master’s degree in mechanical engineering and subsequently a PhD in Materials Science. His doctoral research focused on historic lime mortars, developing a rigorous scientific understanding of their composition, performance and long-term behaviour. This research provided a strong technical foundation that dovetails directly with practical conservation work and established best practice within the heritage sector.

Areas of Practice

Following a period working within modern infrastructure, Graham has returned to heritage materials science and has recently joined the team at H+R SOCOTEC.

His principal areas of expertise include material durability and building physics, with particular emphasis on vapour permeability, moisture movement, and hygrothermal performance within the fabric of historic buildings. He applies a science-led approach to diagnosing material decay and developing compatible, sustainable repair strategies.