Payam Sadrolodabaee

Dr. Payam Sadrolodabaee is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Aston University (UK) and KTP Associate in Civil Engineering. He holds a PhD in Construction Engineering from UPC-BarcelonaTECH and an MSc in Building Engineering from Politecnico di Milano. His research focuses on innovative uses of recycled materials in cement-based composites and sustainability assessments. He has held roles including Postdoctoral Researcher at UPC-BarcelonaTECH and Visiting Researcher at the University of Naples Parthenope.

Education:

• PhD in Construction Engineering, UPC-BarcelonaTECH (2022)
• MSc in Building and Architectural Engineering, Politecnico di Milano (2015)
• BSc in Civil Engineering (2010)

Research Interests: Cementitious materials, eco-friendly concrete, waste valorization, pavement engineering, and sustainable construction. His work emphasizes recycling industrial byproducts and textiles to enhance material performance while reducing environmental impact.

Awards:

• Special Doctoral Award 2024 (UPC-BarcelonaTECH, Best Thesis)
• Surendra P. Shah Award (YRS 2023, Best Presentation)
• Postdoc-UPC 2022 Grant (Santander Scholarships)

Grants & Collaborations: Includes Erasmus+ Traineeship Grant (2021) and collaborations across Spain, Italy, and the UK. His articles (14 total) focus on textile waste integration, lightweight concretes, and sustainability metrics.

Labs & Teams: Engaged with Aston University’s Infrastructure and Sustainable Engineering group, focusing on eco-friendly construction materials.