Dr. Morteza Khorami is a Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng, MICE) and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) under the UK Professional Standards Framework for teaching and learning support. With over two decades of experience, he has made significant contributions to engineering research, the construction industry, academic activities, and management in the UK and abroad.

Dr. Khorami has extensive expertise in civil engineering and materials science, particularly in construction materials innovation, cement composites, and asbestos replacement. He has led multiple research projects in the UK and internationally, focusing on construction materials, concrete technology, and sustainable cement composites. Notably, he served as the Principal Investigator for two major research projects in Iran, where he developed alternative materials to replace asbestos fibres in the production of fibre cement boards using the Hatschek process—the primary manufacturing method for fibre cement products. This breakthrough contributed to a national ban on asbestos production in Iran, preventing health hazards and saving countless lives.

His scientific contributions include over 80 publications, covering books, patents, peer-reviewed journal articles, research reports, and international conference presentations. He has also served as a Guest Editor for several peer-reviewed journals. In recognition of his research excellence, he has received multiple prizes and awards for his outstanding contributions to the field. Additionally, he was awarded an ICURe (Innovation to Commercialisation of University Research) grant for developing an innovative non-Portland cement blend with significantly reduced CO₂ emissions and lower production costs.

In addition to his academic and managerial roles, Dr. Khorami has extensive industry experience, having worked as a Principal Engineer, Structural Design Engineer, and Site Engineer/Inspector. He has been actively involved in the design, performance and inspection of many commercial, educational, and residential building projects.

Area of Expertise:

Geopolymer concrete,  Cement Composites, Cement Alternatives, Corrosion in Reinforced Concrete,  Structural Design Optimization Techniques.

Email:

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