John Temitope Kolawole

John Temitope Kolawole is a researcher specializing in 3D concrete printing and sustainable construction materials. His work focuses on low-carbon materials, waste valorization, self-healing concrete, and rheology-driven defect prevention. He has led £250K+ research projects and published over 40 papers in top journals. Current roles include PI of the EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowship on 3D printed concrete anisotropy and PDRA in EPSRC-funded projects like DfM:3DCP and 3DCP:HCP.

Education: BSc (First Class Honours), MSc, and a TWAS-funded PhD investigating concrete rheology and cracking mechanisms. Professional involvement includes RILEM technical committees for construction standards. Awards include the EPSRC Doctoral Prize and NRF-TWAS Fellowships. His research integrates academic collaboration with industry impact through consultancy and knowledge transfer.

Research trends show focus on additive manufacturing sustainability, interlayer bonding in 3DCP, and material optimization via rheology. Articles highlight innovations in waste integration (e.g., recycled plastics), standardized testing protocols, and defect assessment theories. He consults for concrete firms and organizes international conferences/workshops to advance industry standards.

Grants include EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowship (PI) and PDRA roles in multimillion-pound projects. Advising activities include mentoring research students and supporting visiting scholars. Active in developing RILEM standards for 3D printed concrete mechanical properties and interlaboratory studies. Current lab work emphasizes hybrid manufacturing precision and environmental impact reduction.