Noor Zainab Habib

Noor Zainab Habib is an Assistant Professor at Heriot-Watt University's School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society. Her research focuses on sustainable infrastructure materials, particularly in asphalt technology and recycled waste utilization. She has contributed significantly to the development of eco-friendly construction practices through innovative material applications.

Key research areas include optimizing asphalt mixtures with recycled materials like reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), palm oil clinker, and biochar. Her work emphasizes data-driven techniques such as response surface methodology and machine learning for material performance prediction and optimization. Habib has also explored circular economy models for palm oil waste integration in road construction.

She has received notable awards including the Gold Medal at ITEX 2017, Malaysia, and has actively participated in industry-relevant events such as the Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport. Her contributions span over 39 peer-reviewed publications and include collaborations on global sustainable development goals related to infrastructure and environmental protection.