Nazanin LOVE

Dr. Nazanin LOVE is a guest volunteer scientific researcher affiliated with Hasselt University, specifically within the Faculty of Business Economics and Department of Economics. She contributes to the Environmental Economics Research Group and Center for Environmental Sciences, focusing on sustainable material utilization in construction.

• Email: [Not explicitly provided]
• Location: Campus Diepenbeek, Building D, Office UNITS AB 112

Research Interests: Her work bridges economics and environmental sustainability, concentrating on:

• Recycling of industrial by-products (e.g., phosphogypsum, NORM-containing materials)
• Overcoming adoption barriers for sustainable cementitious binders
• Cross-country stakeholder analysis of eco-innovations
• Policy frameworks for industrial waste valorization
• Material substitution in construction
• Risk perception and regulatory challenges for radioactive waste reuse

Recent Publications examine sustainable cement production using naturally occurring radioactive materials, with a focus on industry acceptance, end-user perspectives, and enabling circular economy practices through alternative binders.