Fundamental research spanning material formulation, coupled hydration and carbonation processes, microstructure, transport behavior, and long-term infrastructure performance.
Examining how controlled early-age CO₂ exposure changes carbonate formation, hydration products, matrix development, strength, resistivity, and later carbonation response.
Studying metakaolin, slag, recycled fly ash, limestone-containing systems, and blended binders to understand dilution, pozzolanic reaction, phase evolution, and performance tradeoffs.
Evaluating electrical resistivity, moisture transport, carbonation, and high-temperature exposure to connect material design with performance under service and extreme conditions.
Using complementary methods to connect phase composition and microstructure with engineering behavior.
The research is organized around mechanisms, multi-scale performance, and implementation rather than isolated test outcomes.
Which coupled hydration and carbonation reactions control performance in reduced-clinker systems?
How do phase and pore-scale changes govern strength, transport, durability, and resilience?
Which testing, curing, and specification methods can translate promising material formulations into dependable practice?