Nura Isa

Nura Isa is a Lecturer in the School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering at the University of Brighton, affiliated with the Built Environment, Architecture and Construction (BEACON) Research Excellence Group. Her work bridges digital fabrication and advanced construction materials, particularly in the domain of 3D concrete printing (3DCP).

Her research focuses on the mechanical properties of 3D printed concrete, including compressive strength, flexural strength, tensile strength, and modulus of elasticity. She is actively involved in RILEM TC 304-ADC interlaboratory studies, contributing to the standardization and understanding of material behavior in digital construction. Her work integrates material science with automation, sustainability, and structural performance.

The recent publications highlight a strong trend in digital fabrication, material anisotropy, and sustainable production in 3D concrete printing. Her research emphasizes both fundamental material behavior and practical challenges such as waste quantification and automated manufacturing processes.

Scientific Contributions:

• Active participant in RILEM interlaboratory studies on 3D printed concrete
• Co-author of key publications in Materials and Structures, Cement and Concrete Research, and Journal of Building Engineering
• Researcher in hybrid 3D concrete printing and digital manufacturing automation

Nura Isa collaborates with an international network of researchers in the field of digital concrete. While no formal advising or grant information is available, her co-authorship on multiple peer-reviewed articles indicates active research engagement and contribution to large-scale collaborative projects in advanced construction technologies.

She is part of the BEACON research group, which focuses on innovation in built environment technologies, suggesting involvement in interdisciplinary research teams working on next-generation construction methods.