Shima Pilehvar

Shima Pilehvar is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, Østfold University College, Norway. Her research focuses on geopolymer and cementitious materials for construction, energy efficiency, and lunar applications. She leads projects like Mycobuild (bio-based building materials) and lunar regolith geopolymers for space construction.

• PhD (2018): Chemical Engineering from Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena and Østfold University College
• M.Sc. (2012): Chemical Engineering from Iran University of Science and Technology
• B.Sc. (2008): Chemical Engineering from University of Tehran

Research Interests
Her work integrates advanced materials science with sustainable engineering, emphasizing:

• Geopolymer concrete for lunar habitats
• Phase change materials (PCMs) for thermal regulation
• 3D-printable construction materials
• Utilization of astronaut urine as a lunar superplasticizer

Key Projects
- Basalt fiber-reinforced lunar geopolymers
- Mycobuild (bio-based thermal storage materials)
- ESA collaboration on lunar construction

Awards
- Dissemination Award (2020)
- PhD Excellence Award (2018)

Grants
- Research stays at University of Catania (2024) and Østfold University College (2023)