Principal investigator:
Carlos Moro, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Concrete Industry Management (CIM)
Department of Engineering Technology
Texas State University
E-mail: carlosmoro@txstate.edu
Office: RFM 4219
Phone: (512) 245-1538
Education:
Ph.D., Civil Engineering, Purdue University,2021
MS, Civil Engineering, University of A Coruña, A Coruña (Spain),2017
BS, Civil Engineering, University of A Coruña, A Coruña (Spain),2015
Experience:
Jan. 2022 – Present, Assistant Professor, Texas State University
Jan. 2020 – Dec. 2021, Graduate TA, Purdue University
Aug. 2018 – Jan. 2020, Graduate RA, Purdue University
May 2017 – Jul. 2018, CE, K2 Ingenieria S.L., (Consulting firm)
Jul. 2016 – Sep. 2016, CE, K2 Ingenieria S.L., (Consulting firm)
Current students:
Graduate Researchers:
Muhammad Usama Salim
usama.salim@txstate.edu
“Sustainability is part and parcel of modern life and is a key element to just about every industry, particularly the construction industry, which is a significant contributor to greenhouse gases (> 8% CO2 emissions). The harvesting of sustainable materials leads to far less waste than other materials, such as plastics, meaning less landfill waste, less energy consumption, and less impact on the environment as a whole. This instigated me to explore the opportunities for materials that are long-lasting, adaptable to sustainable design, and generate minimum waste.”
Education:
Ph.D., M.S.E.C. program, Texas State University, 2025 (Expected)
MS, Civil Engineering, Cyprus International University, Nicosia (Turkey), 2020
BS, Civil Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila (Pakistan), 2018
Research interests:
- 3D concrete printing
- Alkali aggregate reaction
- Civil engineering materials
- Geopolymer
- High-performance cementitious materials
- Sustainable concrete materials
Ghazal Gholami Hossein Abadi
eya16@txstate.edu
“I am fascinated by the durability and performance of concrete structures, and I aim to develop innovative solutions for enhancing their corrosion resistance and service life.”
Education:
Ph.D., M.S.E.C. program, Texas State University, 2026 (Expected)
MS, Civil Engineering-Structure, Ale Taha Institute of Higher Education, Tehran (Iran), 2020
BS, Civil Engineering, Ale Taha Institute of Higher Education, Tehran (Iran), 2018
Research interests:
- Performance-Based Earthquake Engineering
- Seismic fragility analysis
- Finite element modeling
- Sustainable structural concretes
Kehinde Adewale
k.adewale@txstate.edu
“In the pursuit of urbanization and industrialization, especially in the developing part of the world, the crux of our conversation will continually revolve around sustainability, given that the concrete industry stands as the primary catalyst for this advancement. The fact that Cement is the second most used substance on earth is no coincidence. This impetus directed my attention towards creating a cementitious system that will be both efficient and environmentally friendly.”
Education:
MS, Construction Management, Texas State University, 2025 (Expected)
BS, Civil Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Osun State (Nigeria), 2017
Research interests:
- Supplementary Cementitious Materials
- Concrete Material Characterisation
- Nano-modification of Cementitious Systems
Travis J. Blake
tjb83@txstate.edu
“I’m a construction professional with an interest in building materials – their supply chains, applications, and environmental impacts. Over time, my focus has shifted towards minimizing negative effects and maximizing positive environmental outcomes in material selection. While it’s unlikely I will revolutionize the construction industry, I none the less believe it’s my responsibility to understand and consider these impacts in my decision-making process. I hope that my research will allow others in my position to do the same”
Education:
MS, Sustainability Studies, Texas State University, 2024 (Expected)
Research interests:
- Sustainable building materials and embodied carbon
Undergraduate Researchers:
Joseph Grout
qde10@txstate.edu
“Sustainability is an issue that all industries are grappling with. The concrete industry is in a partially interesting position to contribute to this effort because of the many avenues available to the industry. Concrete has been a big part of the CO2 problem, but there is a lot of potential for it to be a big part of the solution.”
Education:
BS, Concrete Industry Management, Texas State University, 2025 (Expected)
Research interests:
- 3D Concrete Printing
- Increased Concrete Sustainability
Alumni:
Undergraduate Researchers:
Baxter Gonzalez
bcg65@txstate.edu
“Many industries rely on non-sustainable materials and processes simply because there is not a better option that meets their requirements. Creating materials that are both viable in industry and sustainable is critical to large scale adoption. For this reason, the development of viable and sustainable materials is one of the most promising avenues towards reducing the environmental impact of industry.”
Education:
BS, Engineering Technology, Texas State University, 2024 (Expected)
Research interests:
- Robotics
- Computer Vision
- Robotics for rehabilitation
- Localization and Mapping algorithms
- In-situ lunar resource gathering
- In-situ lunar construction
- Industrial CO2 emissions reduction
Carter Killion
fix1@txstate.edu
“Building the future should mean setting the future up for success, creating a new way to build for what lies ahead in a greener way and to help keep sustainability at our top sights to allow for a cleaner world for all future generations to come. Concrete is a vital key in most, if not all, construction projects. I hope to be a part of the research that makes our construction projects more sustainable for many generations to come.”
Education:
BS, Engineering Technology, Texas State University, 2026 (Expected)
Research interests:
- CO2 Emissions
- 3-D Printing
- High-Performance Cementitious Materials