Juliana Calabria-Holley

Dr. Juliana Calabria-Holley is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering at the University of Bath. She holds multiple affiliations with research centers including the Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Centre for Regenerative Design & Engineering, and Centre for Integrated Materials, Processes & Structures. Her research focuses on nanotechnology applications for sustainable construction materials.

Education:

• Doctor of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Brazil & Imperial College London
• Master of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais
• Bachelor of Architecture, Federal University of Minas Gerais

Research Interests:
Dr. Calabria-Holley specializes in nanotechnology-enhanced cementitious systems, sol-gel surface engineering, adsorption processes, and micro/nanostructure design of sustainable building materials. Her interdisciplinary work bridges architecture and materials science, focusing on low-carbon solutions and functional interfaces in construction materials, with applications in heritage conservation and modern sustainable design.

Publications:
Her 52 research outputs demonstrate consistent focus on nanotechnology applications in construction materials, with recent emphasis on bamboo composites, lime mortar optimization, and pozzolanic activation. Trend analysis reveals progression from fundamental nanostructure studies to applied sustainable material solutions.

Projects & Activities:

• Principal Investigator for 'Pioneering Engineered MYCOmposites' and AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Project on lime-based substrates
• Co-Investigator for 'REECO-SOIL' (regenerative retrofitting) and 'Scaled-up mechanochemical activation' projects
• Organizer for 'The Elephant Game – Beyond Bricks and Mortars' seminar (2025)