Dr. Hassan Tharwat

Position: Research Associate (KTP)
Areas of expertise: Geopolymer synthesis and characterization; High and Low-temperature Geochemistry; Minerals Chemistry; Petrography; Materials Characterization; Fluid-Mineral Interactions; Water Purification.
Email: T.Hassan1@leeds.ac.uk

Profile

I am a Research Associate in the School of Civil Engineering with a focus on geopolymers technology for construction purposes. I am part of the research group of Prof. Susan Bernal Lopez, working on the formulation of geopolymeric materials from natural alumino-silicate precursors.

Prior to joinig the University of Leeds, I undertook PhD research at the University of Nottingham in the School of Chemistry. My PhD project focused on the synthesis of non-conventional geopolymers from natural heterogeneous materials for environmental applications.

Research interests

My research interests include:

The use of natural and industrial materials in geopolymer synthesis.
Characterization of the novel low-carbon cementitious materials.
Surface and structural modification of geopolymers and minerals.
Smart geopolymer composites for energy, construction, and environmental applications.

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Qualifications

PhD in Chemistry (Materials)
MSc in Geosciences (Geochemistry & Minerals Chemistry)
BSc in Geosciences (Hons)

Research groups and institutes

Materials and Structures