Salim Barbhuiya

Dr. Salim Barbhuiya is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Engineering & Construction, School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering, University of East London (UEL). He joined UEL in 2021 after serving as a Lecturer at the University of Leeds (2018-2021) and Curtin University Australia (2012-2018), where he secured industry funding from BHP Billiton Iron Ore Ltd. and Water Corporation.

• Current Focus: Cement and concrete science, biomaterials in construction, and LC3 concrete
• Expertise: Nanotechnology for material characterization, durability assessment, and sustainable construction solutions

Research Interests

Dr. Barbhuiya specializes in cementitious materials with emphasis on nanoscale analysis of concrete deterioration mechanisms. His work bridges multi-scale modeling with practical applications for climate-resilient infrastructure. Key subfields include:

• Nanoindentation/nano-scratch testing of cement paste
• CO2 curing and carbon capture efficiency
• 3D concrete printing technology
• Machine learning for concrete property prediction
• Life Cycle Assessment of construction materials
• Engineered Cementitious Composites development

Publications & Research Trends

His 2025-2023 publications reveal:

• Systematic focus on low-carbon concrete and nano-engineered materials
• Increasing integration of AI/ML in mix design and damage detection
• Pioneering work on waste valorization (biomedical ash, incinerated waste)
• Development of bio-based composites (hempcrete, biochar-concrete)
• Advances in alkali-activated systems through graphene oxide modification
• Comprehensive reviews on circular economy applications in concrete industry

Grants & Collaborations

• £50,000 Royal Academy of Engineering grant for Climate Resilient Concrete (2019-21)
• AU$35,000 industry funding from BHP Billiton and Water Corporation (2016-17)
• Collaborations across three UK universities during postdoctoral research (2008-2012)