Dr. Morteza Khorami | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Morteza Khorami, Coventry University, United Kingdom
Dr. Morteza Khorami is a Chartered Civil Engineer and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy with over 20 years of experience in civil engineering and academia. He has held leadership and teaching roles across multiple countries and has significantly contributed to sustainable construction research. Dr. Khorami is widely recognized for his innovation in cement composites and his commitment to excellence in education and industry.
Educational Details
Dr. Morteza Khorami holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) and Master of Engineering (MEng) in Civil Engineering, graduating with first-class honors in both degrees. He later earned his PhD in Cement Composites from Coventry University, where he received the first prize at the 2011 Postgraduate Research Symposium for his outstanding work.
Professional Experience
With over two decades of professional and academic experience, Dr. Khorami has held various roles across the UK, Oman, and Iran. His positions have included Senior Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Head of Research Department at the Building and Housing Research Centre, Deputy Head of Estates Development at a university, Course Director, Link Tutor, and Principal Investigator for research projects. As a Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng, MICE), he has made significant contributions to the construction industry, serving as a Principal Engineer, Structural Design Engineer, and Site Engineer/Inspector for building regulations. Dr. Khorami’s work encompasses a wide range of projects in commercial, residential, and educational sectors. He has also supervised six successful PhD students.
Research Interest
Dr. Khorami’s research primarily focuses on cement composites, sustainable construction materials, structural design, and low-carbon construction technologies. His notable projects include the development of a non-Portland cement blend, which reduces CO2 emissions and production costs, a groundbreaking innovation funded by the ICURe program. He has authored over 80 scientific publications, including peer-reviewed articles, books, patents, and research reports.
Top Notable Publications
Assessment of the Mechanical and Microstructural Performance of Waste Kraft Fibre Reinforced Cement Composite Incorporating Sustainable Eco-Friendly Additives
Journal: Buildings
Published: 2024-08-30
DOI: 10.3390/buildings14092725
Source: Crossref
Enhancing Sustainability in Construction: Investigating the Thermal Advantages of Fly Ash-Coated Expanded Polystyrene Lightweight Concrete
Journal: Journal of Composites Science
Published: 2024-04-21
DOI: 10.3390/jcs8040157
Source: Crossref
Influence of Calcining Temperature on the Mineralogical and Mechanical Performance of Calcined Impure Kaolinitic Clays in Portland Cement Mortars
Journal: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Published: 2024-04
DOI: 10.1061/JMCEE7.MTENG-16128
Source: Crossref
Properties of Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) Prepared with Binary and Ternary Blended Calcined Clay and Steel Slag
Journal: Infrastructures
Published: 2024-03-01
DOI: 10.3390/infrastructures9030046
Source: Crossref
Optimizing the Mechanical Properties of Cement Composite Boards Reinforced with Cellulose Pulp and Bamboo Fibers for Building Applications in Low-Cost Housing Estates
Journal: Materials
Published: 2024-01-29
DOI: 10.3390/ma17030646
Source: Crossref
Performance of a Single Source of Low-Grade Clay in a Limestone Calcined Clay Cement Mortar
Journal: Buildings
Published: 2023-12-29
DOI: 10.3390/buildings14010093
Source: Crossref
Hydration, Reactivity and Durability Performance of Low-Grade Calcined Clay-Silica Fume Hybrid Mortar
Journal: Applied Sciences
Published: 2023-10-31
DOI: 10.3390/app132111906
Source: Crossref
Optimizing Polymer-Stabilized Raw Earth Composites with Plant Fibers Reinforcement for Historic Building Rehabilitation
Journal: Buildings
Published: 2023-10-24
DOI: 10.3390/buildings13112681
Source: Crossref
Mechanical and Durability Performance of Ternary Blended Calcined Clay and Pulverized Granite Mortar Composites
Journal: Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies
Published: 2023-10-09
DOI: 10.1080/2374068X.2023.2264590
Source: Coventry University
Impact of Low-Reactivity Calcined Clay on the Performance of Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Mortar
Journal: Sustainability
Published: 2023-09-11
DOI: 10.3390/su151813556
Source: Crossref
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) in Concrete
Conference: AIP Conference Proceedings
Published: 2023-06-15
DOI: 10.1063/5.0117082
Source: Coventry University
Dr. Morteza Khorami’s comprehensive academic background, innovative research, significant industry contributions, and commitment to education make him a standout candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work in reducing CO2 emissions through innovative cement blends and his leadership in mentoring future engineers align perfectly with the award’s focus on research excellence, innovation, and impact.