Weina Meng

Weina Meng is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology. She holds appointments since 2018, leading research in advanced construction materials and sustainable infrastructure. Her work focuses on ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), carbon sequestration, AI-driven material design, and waste utilization.

Educational Background

• PhD in Civil Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology (2017)
• Postdoctoral Research at Missouri S&T under Prof. Kamal H. Khayat (2013–2018)

Research Interests

Meng’s research emphasizes:

• Development of low-carbon UHPC and geopolymer composites
• Integration of AI for material optimization and characterization
• Utilization of industrial byproducts (fly ash, slag) in construction
• Microplastic detection and environmental impact mitigation

Awards & Recognition

• 2020 Educator of the Year, ASCE New Jersey Section
• First Place, 2nd International UHPC Symposium (2019)
• Women’s Transportation Seminar Helene M. Overly Memorial Scholarship (2016)

Grants & Collaborations

Active projects include:

• NSF CAREER Grant: Consecutive Assembly-and-Mineralization Processed C-S-H Nacre (2021–2026)
• NJDOT-funded NJ UHPC Development (2019–2023)
• National Academies Early-Career Fellowship in Offshore Energy Safety (2024–2026)

Labs & Teams

She directs the Advanced Concrete Technology (ACT) Lab, focusing on UHPC innovation and sustainable materials. Collaborations span academia and industry partners like ceEntek and CCDC.