Dr Salim Barbhuiya
Senior Lecturer
Concrete and concrete making materials
Department of Engineering & Construction , School Of Architecture, Computing And Engineering
I joined UEL in September 2021 as a senior lecturer in civil engineering. Before this, I was at the University of Leeds where I worked as a lecturer for three years.
Areas Of Interest
- Cement and concrete science
- Biomaterials in construction
- LC3 concrete
OVERVIEW
Dr Salim Barbhuiya obtained his PhD in 2009 on Structural Materials from Queen’s University Belfast.
From October 2008 to September 2012, he worked as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at three different UK universities (Queen’s University Belfast, University of the West of Scotland and Loughborough University). During this period, he completed three projects on cement-based materials (one EU and two EPSRC-funded) involving partners from both the industry and the academia.
He was a Lecturer in Civil Engineering at Curtin University from 2012 to 2018. While working at Curtin University Australia he was successful in securing AUS $35,000 from industry to support his research (BHP Billiton Iron Ore Ltd. and Water Corporation of Western Australia).
During his lectureship position at the University of Leeds (2028-2021), he was successful in securing funding from the Royal Academy of Engineering (£50,000) for a project on “Collaborative research and capacity building on climate resilient concrete for the marine environment”.
His current research at UEL is on cement and concrete science, biomaterials in construction, and LC3 concrete.
CURRENT RESEARCH
My main area of research: cement and concrete science with a key emphasis on the use of nanotechnology to characterise and improve their physical and durability properties. In particular, studying the mechanisms of concrete deterioration at the nanoscale level and relating this to the micro and macro level for engineering applications.
SELECTED RESEARCH GRANTS/FUNDING
| yEAR | pROJECT | ROLE | FUNDING SOURCE | AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-21 | Collaborative research and capacity building on climate resilient concrete for marine environment | PI | Royal Academy of Engineering, UK | £50k |
| 2016-17 | Performance of a Geopolymer mortar lining in concrete sewer structures | PI | Water Corporation of Western Australia | AU$25k |
| 2015-16 | Durability properties of concrete in ammonium nitrate environment | PI | BHP Billiton Iron Ore Ltd Australia | AU$10k |
MODULES
- EG4014 - Engineering Materials
- EG4010 - Analytical Skills in Built Environment
- EG4019 - Mental Wealth: Professional Life 1
- EG7068 - Leadership, Stakeholders and Data Analytics
Publications
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Full publications list
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- Carbon Capture Efficiency of Ultrafine Cementitious Substituents and Fine Aggregate Alternatives Subjected to Accelerated CO2 Curing Journal of Building Engineering. 99 (Art. 111655). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2024.111655
- Energy storage potential of cementitious materials: Advances, challenges and future Directions Energy and Buildings. 327 (Art. 115063). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2024.115063
- Phase Change Materials in Buildings: Fundamentals, Applications, and Future Perspectives in: González-Lezcano, R. (ed.) Innovations in Energy Efficient Construction Through Sustainable Materials. IGI Global, pp.207-262
- Crumb Rubber as an Eco-Friendly Aggregate in Sustainable Concrete: Properties, Integration and Future Perspectives in: Khan, A. H., Akhtar, M. N. and Bani-Hani, K. A. (ed.) Recent Developments and Innovations in the Sustainable Production of Concrete. Elsevier, pp.257-331
- Performance of construction and demolition waste as recycled aggregates in concrete – review Construction Materials. p. In Press. https://doi.org/10.1680/jcoma.23.00030
- Enhancing mechanical strength and microstructural properties of alkali-activated systems through nano graphene oxide dispersion and polycarboxylate ether admixture Construction and Building Materials. 453 (Art. 139004). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.139004
- A comprehensive review of radiation shielding concrete: Properties, design, evaluation, and applications Structural Concrete. p. In Press. https://doi.org/10.1002/suco.202400519
- A comprehensive review on integrating sustainable practices and circular economy principles in concrete industry Journal of Environmental Management. 370 (Art. 122702). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.122702
- Resistance to acid, alkali, chloride, and carbonation in ternary blended high-volume mineral admixed concrete Journal of Sustainable Cement-Based Materials. p. In Press. https://doi.org/10.1080/21650373.2024.2405979
- Advances and perspectives in engineered cementitious composites: a comprehensive review Magazine of Concrete Research. In Press. https://doi.org/10.1680/jmacr.24.00047
- Roadmap to a net-zero carbon cement sector: Strategies, innovations and policy imperatives Journal of Environmental Management. 359 (Art. 121052). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121052
- Combined Effect of Multistage Processing and Treatment Methods on the Physical, Chemical, and Microstructure Properties of Recycled Concrete Aggregates Journal of Testing and Evaluation. 52 (4). https://doi.org/10.1520/JTE20230511
- Effect of Iron Ore and Copper Ore Tailings on Engineering Properties and Hydration Products of Sustainable Cement Mortar Advances in Civil Engineering Materials. 13 (1), pp. 50-75. https://doi.org/10.1520/ACEM20230031
- Influence of Multi-Stage Processing and Mechano-Chemical Treatments on the Hydration and Microstructure Properties of Recycled Aggregate Concrete Construction and Building Materials. 409 (Art. 133993). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.133993
- Synergistic effect of nano silica on carbonation resistance of multi-blended cementitious mortar Cement and Concrete Composites. 141 (Art. 105125). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2023.105125
- Molecular dynamics simulation in concrete research: A systematic review of techniques, models and future directions Journal of Building Engineering. 76 (Art. 107267). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.107267
- Nanoindentation and nano-scratch testing on cement paste Construction Materials. 177 (2), pp. 78-86. https://doi.org/10.1680/jcoma.22.00054
- Water-soluble polymers in cementitious materials: A comprehensive review of roles, mechanisms and applications Case Studies in Construction Materials. 19 (Art. e02312). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2023.e02312
- Influence of Geopolymerization Factors on Sustainable Production of Pelletized Fly Ash–Based Aggregates Admixed with Bentonite, Lime, and GGBS Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering. 35 (11), p. 04023423. https://doi.org/10.1061/JMCEE7.MTENG-15200
- A review of multi-scale modelling of concrete deterioration: Fundamentals, techniques and perspectives Construction and Building Materials. 496 (Art. 133472). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.133472
- Properties, compatibility, environmental benefits and future directions of limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) concrete: A review Journal of Building Engineering. 79 (Ar. 107794). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.107794
- Life Cycle Assessment of construction materials: Methodologies, applications and future directions for sustainable decision-making Case Studies in Construction Materials. 19 (Art. e02326). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2023.e02326
- A comprehensive review towards sustainable approaches on the processing and treatment of construction and demolition waste Construction and Building Materials. 393 (Art. 132125). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.132125
- Strength and Microstructure of Geopolymer Based on Fly Ash and Metakaolin Materials. 15 (Art. 3732). https://doi.org/10.3390/ma15103732
- A comprehensive review on the use of hemp in concrete Construction and Building Materials. 341 (Art. 127857). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.127857
- Influence of aggressive exposure on the degradation of nano-silica admixed cementitious mortar integrated with phase change materials Construction and Building Materials. 335 (Art. 127467). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.127467