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This PhD project aims to develop low-carbon, high-performance cementitious materials to combat marine corrosion and reduce global COâ‚‚ emissions. Using advanced material characterisation techniques, this project explores microstructure evolution and long-term durability for sustainable ocean infrastructure.
This project offers an opportunity to pioneer low-carbon concrete solutions for marine environments, addressing the urgent need for durable, sustainable infrastructure. It aims to create resilient, eco-friendly concrete technologies.
You will:
- design and optimize novel cementitious materials with reduced carbon footprints and superior corrosion resistance, addressing concrete’s significant contribution to global carbon emissions
- investigate the hydration mechanisms and microstructure evolution of these materials using advanced multiscale characterization techniques
- assess the durability of the developed materials through rigorous laboratory testing and real-world marine environment trials, enabling data-driven material optimization
You will have access to world-class facilities at Southampton’s Boldrewood Innovation Campus and collaborate with global partners such as or . You will gain expertise in advanced experimental and numerical methods and publish in high-impact journals. Finally, you will develop transferable skills through workshops, grant writing, and industry engagement.
