My research has primarily focused on traditional and advanced civil engineering cementitious materials, with a recent emphasis on developing concretes with low embodied carbon, reduced clinker content, and carbon capture technologies, reflecting the growing importance of sustainability in construction.  This work spans both conventional and emerging construction methods such as 3D printing.

I have a particular interest in using electrical property measurements as a testing methodology to evaluate concrete performance during curing and post-curing stages, as well as its long-term durability.  Building on this, my recent research explores the integration of IoT technologies for in-situ smart sensing and long-term condition monitoring of reinforced concrete structures.

I also have extensive expertise in damage monitoring and nonlinear finite element analysis of reinforced concrete structures, with a strong focus on understanding the relationship between material deterioration and structural performance.

Current research projects include:

• Development of testing methodologies for assessing concrete performance and durability
• Low-carbon concrete technologies, including clinker reduction and carbon capture
• Performance of concrete in marine environments
• Moisture movement within the cover zone of concrete
• Bond and anchorage of steel reinforcement in concrete
• Forensic and nonlinear finite element analysis of deteriorated structures
• Application of digital image correlation for material and structural testing
• Integration of IoT-based sensing for early-age and long-term monitoring