We ARE Innovation
Engineering built on applied research.
Engineering, applied research and innovative materials for a more sustainable built environment. Based in Devon, United Kingdom, we work with infrastructure owners, contractors, universities and research partners in the UK and internationally.
What we do
ARE Innovation focuses on engineering, applied research and materials innovation. We welcome enquiries from infrastructure organisations, engineering and construction companies, universities and research partners in the UK and internationally.
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Geotechnical and civil engineering
Engineering advice on foundations, slopes, retaining structures, earthworks and ground improvement, including interpretation of ground investigation data and independent technical review.
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Dam safety and water infrastructure
Technical input on the safety of dams, reservoirs and water infrastructure, including seepage and stability considerations and advice on remediation options.
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Environmental engineering
Engineering input on environmental aspects of ground and infrastructure projects, including the reuse of industrial by-products and circular-economy approaches to waste and resources.
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Applied research and materials innovation
Applied research on construction materials, soil improvement and resource recovery, carried out with industrial and academic partners.
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Low-carbon materials
Research into and assessment of lower-carbon material options for construction and ground engineering.
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Funded R&D and research partnerships
Developing collaborations with universities and industry, and contributing to proposals and projects under research and innovation funding programmes in the UK and internationally.
Where we work
Based in Devon, United Kingdom, with an international outlook. Our experience spans public infrastructure and private development in the UK, Türkiye and internationally.
- Dams and reservoirs
- Water and irrigation networks
- Transport infrastructure
- Buildings and foundations
- Construction materials
- Waste and resource recovery
Led by research and practice
Dr Ali Riza Erson
Founder and Director
Ali is a PhD geotechnical engineer who has worked across academia and industry for more than fifteen years. Since 2009 he has held associate professor posts in geotechnical engineering alongside senior industry roles, and he is currently a visiting researcher at the University of Exeter.
He has advised on dams, water infrastructure and foundation projects, and recently led a multidisciplinary consortium of eight industrial and academic partners on a green transformation programme for recovering metals from electronic waste.
- 50+ peer-reviewed journal articles and 36 conference papers
- Member of ICOLD, the International Commission on Large Dams
- Consortium leadership on publicly funded green transformation R&D
- Professional society leadership as Secretary General and Technical Committee Chair of a national geotechnical society
Have a technical problem or a research idea?
Tell us about your project. We aim to reply to enquiries within two working days.
- Email: info@areinnovation.co.uk
- LinkedIn: ARE Innovation (opens in a new tab)
- Based in Devon, United Kingdom