John Provis

Dr. John Provis is the Group Leader for Cement Systems at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in the Laboratory for Waste Management (LES). He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Melbourne, Australia, and was previously the Professor of Cement Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Sheffield, UK (2012–2023). His research focuses on cement chemistry, sustainable construction materials, and nuclear waste management, with a strong emphasis on standardization and beamline analysis.

Provis has authored over 300 journal articles and secured major grants, including an ERC Starting Grant. He is a Fellow of multiple prestigious societies and has received awards such as the RILEM Robert L'Hermite Medal and a Doctor Honoris Causa from Universiteit Hasselt. He has supervised over 100 PhD/postdoc researchers and serves as an editorial board member for journals like Cement and Concrete Research and Materials and Structures.

His research interests span cement durability, geopolymer development, and the environmental impact of construction materials. Provis also advises governments and agencies globally on funding and policy, contributing to projects like the Hanford Nuclear Reservation review. His work bridges academic research with industrial applications, emphasizing innovation in low-carbon materials and waste management solutions.