Karen Scrivener

Dr. Karen Scrivener is a Full Professor at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), leading the Construction Materials Laboratory within the School of Engineering. She serves on the STI Academic Evaluation Committee and the Doctoral Program Committee in Materials Science and Engineering.

• Developed μic modeling platform for cement hydration
• Specializes in concrete microstructure and durability
• Research focus on sustainable cementitious materials
• Teaches advanced courses in cement chemistry and construction materials

Her research spans cement hydration kinetics, alkali-silica reaction, and microstructural analysis of cementitious systems. Publications reveal expertise in limestone incorporation, thaumasite formation, and alkali-activated slag characterization.

As a supervisor, she has guided over 30 PhD students in topics ranging from cementitious composites to alkali-activated materials. Her work integrates computational modeling with experimental validation, particularly for sustainable construction solutions.