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We are actively recruiting undergraduate and graduate students with interests and backgrounds in AI-driven design and analysis of concrete, concrete durability, concrete sustainability, data analysis, and life cycle assessment of concrete structures.

Main Research Interests

  • Sustainable construction materials
  • AI-driven analysis and optimization of concrete
  • Novel supplementary cementitious materials
  • Concrete durability
  • Cement-free concrete

Recent News
Future Professor of America (FPA) Fellowship for Three Years

Pawan has been awarded the FPA Fellowship, which supports his Ph.D. studies for three years. Special thanks to Jerome J Lohr College of Engineering for their support. 

Pawan is from Nepal and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã State University. His passion for concrete began in Nepal, where he conducted pioneering research identifying the presence of Alkali-Silica Reaction (ASR) in Nepali aggregates. Through his research, he aims to make the world a better place. Outside of his research, he enjoys watching series and playing table tennis.

Recent Publications
  • 2024- Beneficial Reuse of Landfilled Fly Ash in Transportation Infrastructure, 
  • 2024- Chloride Binding and Desorption Mechanism in Blended Cement, 
  • 2024- Evaluating the performance of thermomechanically beneficiated fly ash blended mortar, 
  • 2023- Effect of pH on Desorption of Bound Chlorides in Cement Pastes, 
  • 2023- Enhancing Physiochemical Properties and Reactivity of Landfilled Fly Ash, 
  • 2023- Optimum Pretreatment of Corn Stover Ash as an Alternative Supplementary Cementitious Material, 
  • 2023- Impacts of conifer leaves and pine ashes on concrete thermal properties, 
  • 2023- Chloride Desorption Mechanisms of Cement Pastes Containing Fly Ash, 
  • 2023- Corrosion Resistance of Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cementitious Systems, 
  • 2022- Effect of Mixture Proportion on the Performance of Alkali-Activated Slag Concrete Subjected to Sulfuric Acid, 
  • 2022- Drying shrinkage of one-part alkali-activated slag concrete, .
  • 2021- pH-dependent chloride desorption isotherms of Portland cement paste, 
  • 2021- Mix design effects on the durability of alkali-activated slag concrete in a hydrochloric acid environment, 
  • 2021- Seismic vulnerability assessment and strengthening of heritage timber buildings: a review, 

Our Team

Ph.D., Assistant Professor | South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã State University

Dr. Mohammad Teymouri is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Construction and Concrete Industry Management at South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã State University (SDSU). His research interests focus on both methodological and empirical studies, aiming to promote the durability and sustainable development of civil and construction materials. 

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Pawan Acharya - Civil
Research Title: Sustainable Concrete with Industrial Wastes
  • Class: 2028
  • Current Position: GRA - PhD Student
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Levi Minion - CM
Research Title: Low Carbon Concrete Using Type IL
  • Class: 2026
  • Current Position: Undergrad Student