Adam graduated from the University of Manchester in 2012 with a degree with honours in Biomedical Sciences and a master’s degree in Biomechanics. Since then, he has gained over 13 years’ experience in collision investigation and road safety research, publishing peer-reviewed papers and reports throughout his career.

After graduating from university, Adam joined the UK’s Transport Research Laboratory as a collision investigator and injury biomechanics researcher before progressing to Head of Collision Research. His work included attending live collision scenes and using forensic investigation techniques to identify the root cause of the collision and injuries sustained. Adam is experienced with collision reconstructions and investigating vehicle crashworthiness, occupant and vulnerable road user protection, injury biomechanics, safe-system failure analysis and network operational safety.

Adam has used his expertise to lead research into active and passive safety technologies, develop road safety strategies and contribute to international vehicle safety regulations. This included leading the National Highways Fatality Research Programme which was awarded the Prince Michael of Kent International Road Safety Award in 2016.

In 2021, Adam joined WSP as an Associate Consultant, focusing on safety in the design and operation of national engineering programmes. These included operational technology and upgrade scheme designs on the Strategic Road Network and Smart Motorway Network.

Adam joined Hawkins in September 2024 as an Associate based in our London office.

With an academic background and over thirty years of experience in civil and environmental engineering, Andrew began studying at the University of Bath, where he earned degrees in Mathematics. This led him to obtain a PhD in 1996, specialising in computational mechanics applied to acoustic scattering from roadside noise barriers.

Andrew has been engaged in the understanding of computational dynamics, environmental noise, and vibration control. His early work on the Boundary Element Method (BEM) for acoustic and elastic wave propagation set the stage for contributions in the field. Andrew’s expertise has been further enriched through collaboration with institutions such as KTH in Stockholm, TUM Munich and Aalborg University in Denmark. Supported by a Royal Academy of Engineering and EU Marie Curie grant, his joint research on the Waveguide Finite Element Method (FEM) and Exact FEM/BEM modelling has advanced the understanding of wave propagation in periodic and waveguide structures.

Andrew is an enthusiastic and experienced researcher and presenter in acoustics and computational methods organising summer schools in Europe and special sessions at international conferences since 1996. His research has produced over 60 high-impact publications and ongoing international partnerships while supervising MSc and PhD candidates.

Andrew has provided his expertise on topics applied to advise and solve complex challenges in railway vibration, structural and building vibration prediction, and environmental noise control. He has been instructed as technical expert for industries ranging from heavy plant operations to large-scale HVDC stations and wind farms.

Andrew joined Hawkins in September 2024 as an Principal Consultant based in our Cambridge office.

Marie is an acoustics and vibration consultant, who relocated from France in 2016, and brings a wealth of experience across various sectors. She holds a Master’s degree in Engineering from Nice, completing her studies through an apprenticeship. Marie’s placement at a research lab saw her specialising in acoustic porous materials where she focused her thesis on developing an auralisation module with existing software that evaluates the sound absorption and transmission properties of complex multi-layer systems. This innovation allows listeners to understand how acoustic treatment would sound within a simulated room, which has proven to be valuable in explaining acoustic concepts to clients and manufacturers in the construction industry.

Marie is dedicated to continuous learning and has recently enhanced her skill set by acquiring coding abilities. This has sparked a keen interest in sound propagation and room acoustics modelling, which she has applied to numerous prestigious projects across Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Each project has presented unique acoustic challenges, requiring a blend of technical expertise, creativity, and collaboration with architects, mechanical engineers, and construction teams throughout the RIBA Stages 0 to 7. Her goal is always to ensure that the acoustic design is seamlessly integrated into the overall project, whether for residential, healthcare, educational, cultural, or governmental premises.

In her free time, Marie enjoys creating soundscapes for festivals. She has also been playing the piano since the age of six.