Nonna Algourdin

Nonna Algourdin is a Lecturer in Civil Engineering and Materials at the National School of Engineers of Saint-Étienne (ENISE) since 2018, affiliated with the Laboratory of Tribology and Systems Dynamics (LTDS) at Centrale Lyon. Her work bridges academic research and practical sustainable construction applications through cross-institutional collaborations.

Her doctoral training in Civil Engineering was completed at CY Cergy Paris University, establishing her expertise in material science for infrastructure. Research interests focus on ecological material behavior under extreme conditions, with specific emphasis on recycled concrete systems, fire resilience, and carbon-negative construction technologies. Her methodology integrates experimental mechanics with computational modeling and machine learning for structural analysis.

Recent publications reveal a cohesive research trajectory centered on circular economy principles in construction, with dominant themes in recycled aggregate performance, accelerated carbonation processes, and AI-enhanced damage detection in composite materials. This work directly addresses industry challenges in sustainable infrastructure resilience.

Scientific awards: None documented in source materials.

Dr. Algourdin actively supervises research talent and secures competitive funding through regional and national programs:

• Primary supervisor for Junaid Khan's TRM composites research (AC2M2 project)
• Lead researcher for Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Region-funded initiatives: RECYFEU (fire behavior of recycled concrete) and carbon-negative materials valorization
• Project carrier for CNRS-funded CO2NCRETE initiative targeting CO2 emission recovery via recycled concrete

She operates within the LTDS research ecosystem at Centrale Lyon while maintaining ENISE's Saint-Étienne Campus presence, with active collaboration networks including the University of Sherbrooke for transnational sustainable construction research.