Sustainable construction materials research
Waste streams into tested building materials
We develop recycled and low-carbon construction materials through specimen preparation, durability testing, and structural validation.
Research workflow
The team connects waste sourcing, formulation, specimen preparation, and validation so sustainable materials can be judged by measurable engineering behavior.
Source materials prepared for testing
Demolished building waste is processed for cementitious sample preparation and laboratory comparison.
Repeatable cementitious samples
Laboratory-scale specimens support controlled performance checks across low-carbon material formulations.
New experimental images
Four recent photographs have been added to document beam exposure, surface deterioration, demolition-waste sourcing, and specimen preparation.
Current focus
Research themes stay close to laboratory evidence, from material design to structural response under demanding conditions.
Low-carbon binder systems
Formulations are evaluated for stability, strength, and reproducibility.
Aggressive exposure response
Strengthening systems and specimens are observed under challenging conditions.
Engineering-scale evidence
Testing links specimen behavior with practical construction relevance.
New team profile: Zerihun Mamo Asamenew
A new profile has been added for low-carbon construction materials research, molecular dynamics simulation, and geopolymer concrete systems.