Alternative binders, alkali-activated materials, carbon capture in concrete

Resilience under environmental exposure (freeze-thaw, sulfate, shrinkage, etc.)

RCA, stone wool, slag, mine tailings, and bio-based waste in engineered systems

Quantifying environmental impacts of materials and infrastructure solutions

Graphene, sensing composites, and electro-functional properties in concrete

Mechanisms and optimization of CO₂ uptake in cementitious systems, including both natural and accelerated carbonation processes. This work supports the development of carbon-sequestering construction materials and contributes to strategies for net-zero infrastructure.

We explore the use of renewable, plant-based, or biologically active inputs such as hemp fibers, bacterial self-healing agents, and bio-ash to reduce carbon intensity and enhance material performance. Nature-inspired solutions offer scalable paths to more sustainable building systems.

Experimental research with numerical modeling to evaluate how novel materials behave under real-world structural conditions. This includes performance-based design approaches for improving service life, load capacity, and system-level resilience.

Development and evaluation of materials designed to withstand extreme weather events, fluctuating moisture, temperature cycles, and other climate-induced stressors. This research supports the creation of infrastructure systems that maintain long-term performance under future climate conditions.