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Ilda Tole is a Researcher at the Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, University of Bath, affiliated with the Centre for Climate Adaptation & Environment Research (CAER). She holds a PhD in Building Materials from Luleå University of Technology (2022) and a Master’s in Materials Engineering from Polytechnic University of Tirana (2016). Her research focuses on sustainable construction materials, including mechanochemical activation of clays for cement replacements and energy-efficient building solutions. She has contributed to projects like the Scaled-up Mechanochemical Activation of Clay Minerals at the University of Manchester (2024–2025).
- Education:
- PhD in Building Materials, Luleå University of Technology (2017–2022)
- MSc Materials Engineering, Polytechnic University of Tirana (2014–2016)
- Professional Memberships:
- American Concrete Institute (ACI) since 2018
- RILEM Technical Committees (EBD, TES) since 2020
Her research interests span sustainable cement alternatives, nanomaterial integration, and thermal energy storage in composites. She has been recognized with awards like the 'TOP Stars 2018 – Innovando Challenge Award' and 'Materials and Structures: Best Reviewer of 2023'. She actively reviews for journals such as Materials and Structures and Cement & Concrete Composites.
Collaborations include leading roles in global projects and organizing conferences like the 1st International Conference on Smart Materials for Sustainable Construction (2019).
