Research
Our research explores new materials and solutions that optimize the use of concrete structures for a large range of civil engineering applications.
We integrate environmental sustainability, structural engineering and design, and materials science with the goal of enhancing the sustainability, performance and functionality of the built environment towards Net Zero.
Our work contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the design, integration, use and disposal of innovative, sustainable and functional building components over their life cycles.
The main products of our research are smart and sustainable construction products that incorporate the synergistic combination of components with complementing capabilities ranging from novel binders, waste materials, industrial by-products, and fully recycled components to smart technologies that involve carbon sequestration, recycling, self-healing and 3D printing processes.
We adopt an interdisciplinary engineering approach that incorporates a combination of experimental and analytical techniques from different disciplines; and facilitate interaction between academia and industry. Our 10 main focus areas are listed below:
Our work targets and forms a crucial bridge between different UN Sustainable Development Goals.
These include:
SDG9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure) on building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive, sustainable industrialization and innovation;
SDG11 (Sustainable cities and communities) on inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and human settlements;
SDG12 (Responsible consumption and production) on sustainable consumption and production patterns; and
SDG14 (Life below water) on conserving oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.
Please see further details on the 10 main research areas we are currently working on below.
Large scale demonstration of our work: Sustainable pavement at BCA Zero Energy Building
3D printing of sustainable building panels
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