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Juan Pablo Gevaudan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Architectural Engineering at Pennsylvania State University within the College of Engineering. His research is centered on advancing the understanding of degradation mechanisms in modern cementitious materials, with a focus on durability, mechanical performance, and environmental sustainability. He employs advanced characterization techniques such as atomic-scale spectroscopy, quantitative X-ray diffraction, 4D X-ray imaging, and surface chemistry to bridge gaps across scales from nano to macro.
His research interests span sustainable construction materials, including low-carbon and CO₂-negative cements, alkali-activated systems (geopolymers), magnesium-based cements, 3D concrete printing, and life cycle assessment. He investigates how intrinsic material properties and extrinsic environmental factors affect the long-term performance of alternative binders, contributing to resilient and eco-friendly infrastructure.
The recent trend in his publications (2021–2025) emphasizes novel cement chemistries (e.g., MgO-Al₂O₃-SiO₂-P₂O₅ systems), structural performance of printed concrete, chloride binding, acid resistance, and digital datasets for environmental product declarations. His work integrates experimental and computational approaches to model early-age behavior and degradation pathways.
Dr. Gevaudan is actively involved in interdisciplinary research initiatives, including projects funded by Penn State’s Institute for Energy and the Environment (IEE) seed grants, focusing on CO₂-negative bioproducts from crop residues and sustainable cement solutions. He collaborates with leading researchers in the field, such as W. V. Srubar III and J. P. Duarte.
He has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text. However, his work has been featured in high-impact journals like Science, Cement and Concrete Research, and Journal of the American Ceramic Society, indicating strong scholarly recognition.
Dr. Gevaudan advises students in materials science and sustainable construction, though specific names of advisees are not listed. He leads research efforts in advanced material testing and characterization, contributing to labs focused on next-generation construction materials and decarbonized cement production.
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