Katrin Schollbach

Katrin Schollbach is an Assistant Professor in the Building Materials department at Eindhoven University of Technology's School of Built Environment. Her research focuses on sustainable utilization of industrial by-products in construction materials, particularly steel slags from fossil-free steelmaking processes.

• Expertise: BOF slag activation, carbonation resistance, heavy metal immobilization, eco-friendly binders
• Projects: Leading the SLAK project (2023-2029) on future slags from fossil-free steelmaking
• Collaborations: Active international collaborations in construction materials research

Schollbach's work explores the chemical and mineralogical properties of industrial waste materials, optimizing their performance in building applications. Key research themes include chemical activation techniques, carbonation processes, and material characterization using scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction.

Recent publications highlight her innovative approaches to BOF slag activation, sewage sludge-based sealing materials, and marine infrastructure applications. Her research output demonstrates consistent growth with 89 total publications and collaborations across multiple disciplines.

She contributes to education through courses like Climate-responsive Building Design and Masterproject BPS Research, and maintains active research partnerships with institutions worldwide.