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Prof Cise Unluer
Prof Cise Unluer
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator
Dr Ning Li
Dr Ning Li
Postdoctoral studies (April 2021–present) on the integration of permanent storage of CO2 and industrial wastes in construction materials
Postdoctoral studies (July 2020–March 2021) on the rheology of alkali-activated materials
PhD (2020) on reactivity evaluation of raw materials and composition design for alkali-activated slag cements and concretes, Hunan University, China
BEng (2015) in Materials Science and Engineering, Shenyang Jianzhu University, China
Dr Lorena Skevi
Dr Lorena Skevi
Postdoctoral studies (Oct 2024 - present) on integration of industrial wastes and permanent storage of CO2 in construction materials
Postdoctoral studies (Jul 2022 – Jul 2024) on geopolymer composites for thermochemical energy storage, University of Bath, UK.
PhD (2023) on bacteria-based self-healing concrete for cold and temperate climates, University of Bath, UK.
MSc in Materials Physics and Technology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), Greece
BEng and MEng in Civil Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), Greece
Dr Sundar Rathnarajan
Dr Sundar Rathnarajan
Postdoctoral studies (Nov 2024 - present) on carbon capture in incinerated bottom ash based construction materials.
Postdoctoral studies (Oct 2022 - Sep 2024) on sustainable nano-modified seawater-mixed concrete with enhanced service life.
PhD (2022) on modelling carbonation in concretes made with fly ash, slag, or limestone calcined clay and corrosion assessment of embedded steel, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, India.
MEng (2014) in Structural Engineering, Anna University, Chennai, India
BEng (2011) in Civil Engineering, Anna University, Chennai, India
Dr Carla Comadran Casas
Dr Carla Comadran Casas
Postdoctoral studies (2022- present) on carbon sequestration working on bioremediation of vacant and derelict urban soils through microbial-induced calcite precipitation.
PhD (2022) on microbial-induced calcite precipitation: use of alternative products and analysis of environmental implications, Abertay University, United Kingdom
MSc Erasmus Mundus in Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology, Istituto Universitario di Studi Superiori, Italy, and University of Patras, Greece.
BEng in Civil Engineering, Polytechnical University of Catalonia, Spain
Based in University of Glasgow, UK (co-supervision)
Dr Elmira Khaksar Najafi
Dr Elmira Khaksar Najafi
Postdoctoral studies (2022 - present) on carbon sequestration and immobilization of heavy metals in vacant and derelict urban soils through carbonation.
Postdoctoral studies (July 2022 – May 2023) on new eco-in materials for mining with reference ERA-MIN.
PhD (2021) on alkali-activated cements: Investigation of physical and chemical performance of a landfill liner constructed with clay-fly ash geopolymer, University of Guilan, Iran.
Based in University of Glasgow, UK (co-supervision)
Yiming Peng
Yiming Peng
PhD student
Research title: Study on the performance of 3D printing magnesium-silicate-hydrate cement mixes
PhD: January 2021-January 2025
Zhongyuan Du
Zhongyuan Du
PhD student
Research title: Synthesis of magnesium hydroxide and magnesium oxide from reject brine and their use as a cementitious binder
PhD: October 2021 - September 2025
Bharati
Bharati
PhD student
Research title: Durability investigation of MgO-SiO2-H2O systems
PhD: January 2023 - March 2026
Yichuan Tian
Yichuan Tian
PhD student
Research title: Use of carbonated alkaline solid wastes in developing novel cementitious binders
PhD: October 2024 - September 2028
Hasan Yildirim
Hasan Yildirim
PhD student
Research title: Understanding deformation of 3D printed cement-based composites involving alternative binders
PhD: October 2024 -January 2028
Xiaoning Zhuang
Xiaoning Zhuang
PhD student
Research title: Analysis of the evolution of cementitious materials
PhD: October 2024 – December 2028
Kanwal Shahid
Kanwal Shahid
PhD student
Research title: Development of plaster-like materials of magnesium carbonates
PhD: June 2022 - May 2026
Based in University of Oulu, Finland (co-supervision)
Prudence W Mhlophe
Prudence W Mhlophe
PhD student
Research title: Stabilisation of heavy metal contaminated Scottish urban soils using pristine/ modified spent coffee grounds biochar.
PhD: October 2022 - 2026
Based in University of Glasgow, UK (co-supervision)
Nurul Haris
Nurul Haris
PhD student
Research title: Granite ash-GGBS modified concrete
PhD: October 2020 - 2024
Based in University of Manchester, UK (co-supervision)
Suyang Zhang
Suyang Zhang
PhD student
Research title: Developing net-zero high performance cement by using carbonated recycle concrete powder and graphene
PhD: September 2024 - February 2028
Based in University of Manchester, UK (co-supervision)
Alumni (Postdocs & PhDs)
Alumni (Postdocs & PhDs)
Dr Tangwei Mi
Producing MgO cement from waste reject brine obtained from desalination plants and investigating its durability issues by Raman spectroscopy, July 2021 – May 2024
Dr Anderson SH Chu
Carbon-neutral concrete products from waste resources, April 2021 – December 2022
Dr Shiju Joseph
Enhancement of alkali activated binder reactions for 3D printing, October 2021 – December 2022
Dr Lei Gu
Self-healing mechanisms of alternative binders, May 2019 – June 2022
Dr Dung Nguyen Tien
Dr Dung Nguyen Tien
Hydration and carbonation mechanisms of alternative binders, July 2015 – Dec 2020
Dr Sanjeev Kumar
Durability of MgO mixes with the ability to sequester CO2, March 2018 – February 2020
Dr Murugan Muthu
Performance of sustainable binders in different conditions, December 2018 – Jan 2020
Dr G.V.P. Bhagath Singh
Use of seeding to enhance the performance of novel mixes, March – August 2018
Xiao Xi
Development of bacteria-based microcapsules for self-healing concrete, July 2018 – 2022 (co-supervisor)
Cem Sonat
Mechanical performance and microstructural development of MgO-SiO2-H2O systems, January 2014-2018 (main supervisor)
Shaoqin Ruan
Development of reactive magnesia cement-based formulations with improved performance and sustainability, August 2014-2018 (main supervisor)
Liyun Pu
Strength and microstructure of reactive magnesia blocks, Aug 2014-2018 (main supervisor)
Haoliang Dong
Synthesis of reactive magnesia from reject brine, January 2014-2018 (co-supervisor)
Biranchi Panda
Investigation of binder effect for 3D concrete printing, August 2015-2019, (co-supervisor)
Kumaran Coopamootoo
Low-CO2 geopolymer cements, August 2017-2020, (co-supervisor)
Exchange PhD Students and Research Fellows
Exchange PhD Students and Research Fellows
Dr Cavit Cagatay Kiziltepe: Development of one-part new type geopolymer binder from boron mine wastes (Bursa Technical University), research associate, January-October 2025 ResearchGate profile
Dr Gurkan Yildirim: Use of construction and demolition wastes in alkali-activation technology and demountable structural elements (Marie-Curie Individual Fellow, University of Bradford), research associate, January-December 2025 ResearchGate profile
Mr Shuai Ding: Deformation Mechanisms and Multi-Driving Force Coupling Models of Cementitious Materials Containing MgO Expansion Agents (Southeast University), PhD exchange (CSC), January-December 2025 ResearchGate profile
Ms Ziyan Hang: Properties of functionally graded graphene nanoplatelet reinforced cement composites (Nanjing Tech University), PhD exchange (CSC), March 2024 – March 2025 ResearchGate profile
Ms Yin Duan: Durability and CO2 sequestration of M-S-H materials formed with different precursors (Zhejiang University), PhD exchange (CSC), March 2024 – March 2025 ResearchGate profile
Dr Adriano Galvão de Souza Azevedo: Cement composite panels with 3D textile reinforcement and multiscale (University of São Paulo), postdoctoral exchange, October 2023 – March 2024 ResearchGate profile
Ms Taís Oliveira Gonçalves Freitas: Cement composite panels with 3D textile reinforcement and multiscale (University of São Paulo), PhD exchange, July – October 2023 ResearchGate profile
Undergraduate/MSc/MEng students
Undergraduate/MSc/MEng students
2023/24 (Manchester): BEng: Shengzhi Fan, Jade Felicien-Brown, Hanzhe Cao; MSc: Mr Ziyu Guo
2021/22 (Glasgow): BEng (4110P): Mr Kevin Gunawan, Mr Volkan Kandemir; MSc (ENG5059P): Ms Binghui Jin, Mr Sai Vineeth Kanchetti, Mr Robert Lombard, Ms Briana Pina, Ms Pavani Prathapaneni, Ms Xinyi Xue, Mr Yanbo Zhang; MEng (ENG5041P): Mr Sean Allan, Ms Lisa Lewis, Ms Sasha Seno-Docherty, Mr Angus Calum Mohun
2020/21 (Glasgow): BEng (4110P): Mr Hao Chen (The preparation of novel self-healing, self-cleaning and thermal self-adaptive concrete for the fabrication of façade system using digital formworks), Ms Thet Su Khin (Life cycle analysis of sustainable binder systems), Mr Shamsul Fahim (Use of carbon capture and storage in building applications), Mr Scott Magee (co-sup), Mr Hammad Khalid (co-sup); MSc (ENG5059P): Mr Bo Hu (Development of Magnesia Based Binders for Sustainable Building Products); MSc (ENG5088): Mr Mengmeng Wang, CO2 sequestration in concrete mixes; MEng (ENG5041P): Mr Alasdair Howie (co-sup), Mr Euan Freeman (co-sup), Mr Masarah Kenan (co-sup), Mr Ryan Ferguson (co-sup)
2019/20 (NTU): Ms Liu Luyao, Ms Lim Bee Ting, Mr Johnathon Chng Wenjun, Mr Yong Shun Kai
2018/19 (NTU): Mr Shi Feng, Mr Douglas Kieo Yong Qiang
2017/18 (NTU): Mr Lim Chong Han, Ms Sumirati Bte Misti, Mr Tan Herh Kai, Mr Tye Wenkai, Mr Yong Kim Wui
2016/17 (NTU): Mr Sai Kaung Thura, Ms Ong Xi Chun, Mr Lee Kong Jian, Mr Lim Eng Hui, Ms Lim Suet Min Sophia, Mr Lin Shiyi, Ms Teo Wen Wei
2015/16 (NTU): Mr Lim Chin Haow (received the Guocoland Green Technology Book Prize due to his highest marks in his Final Year Project based on green technology and sustainable engineering), Mr Pham Viet Hoang, Mr Sean Teo Zhe Wei, Ms Aswini Raveendran, Ms Zhan Wang Yi Ru, Mr Ong Jacon, Ms Ong Shi Qi Nicole, Ms Shermeen Fones Si Ying
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