Research Interests
- Sustainable Construction Materials and Structures
Current Research Opportunities
- Microstructure and mechanical properties of an advanced metal matrix composite with ultrafine particle reinforcement for manufacturing aerospace components
- Improving the shrinkage behaviour and efflorescence formation of low carbon geopolymer concrete
- Babbitt/aluminium composite material with enhanced tribological and mechanical characteristics
- Electroless high entropy alloy coatings for energy storage applications
Research students
PhD title: Geopolymer concrete for sustainable construction
Naif Alotaibi
Years of Study: 2022-2025
Country: Saudi Arabia
PhD title: Impact resistance and modelling of ultra high performance fibre reinforced concrete (UHPFRC) plates
Yuanye He
Years of Study: 2017-2024
Country: China
Alumni: Where are they now
Alumni: Where are they now
PhD title: Effect of concrete heterogeneity on FRP-to-concrete bonded behaviour
Yaqi Li
Years of Study: 2015-2020
Country: China
Current position: Research Fellow at Wuhan University
PhD title: Durability of geopolymer materials in aggressive aqueous environments – acid attack, steel reinforcement corrosion and freeze-thaw attack
Timothy Aiken
Years of Study: 2014-2017
Country: Northern Ireland
Current position: Technical and Business Lead, British Board of Agrément
PhD title: Mix design, fresh and hardened properties and microstructural characterization of alkali-activated concrete based on PFA/GGBS blends
Ali Rafeet
Years of Study: 2012-2016
Country: Oman
Current position: Assistant Professor, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Salalah, Oman
PhD title: Microstructure, tribology and surface behaviour of electroless nickel composite coating with ceramic reinforcing particles on aluminium alloy substrate
Franco Mayanglambam
Years of Study: 2013-2016
Country: India
Current position: Project Scientist at Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati