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AMBER Lab of New York University Abu Dhabi at ACI Middle East Conference 2025: From Gray to Green! Proud to have represented New York University Abu Dhabi as an academic partner at the ACI Middle East Conference 2025 in Dubai. A highlight of the event was ACI Vice President Scott Anderson presenting a memento to Padmaja Krishnan, recognizing NYUAD’s role in advancing research and education in construction materials. At the AMBER Lab booth, our team—Padmaja Krishnan, Nouran E., Amna Al Mheiri, and Kemal Celik—engaged with visitors on low-carbon cement technologies, circular economy solutions, and novel construction materials. Kudos to ACI Foundation and ACI UAE Chapter for an excellent conference!

Excited to share our latest contributions to advancing materials science and engineering through two impactful publications! 1. 3D Shape Reconstruction and Generation of Natural Pozzolan Particles Authors: Bo Peng, Prabu Thannasi, and Kemal Celik Published in Powder Technology (2025) This work explores innovative methods for 3D shape reconstruction and particle generation of natural pozzolans, providing critical insights for optimizing their use in sustainable construction materials. 🔗 Read the paper here: https://lnkd.in/djPe353Y 2. Development and Characterization of a Regional Lunar Soil Simulant for Emirates Lunar Missions Authors: Bo Peng, Prabu Thannasi, Waleed El-Sekelly, PhD, PE, Tarek Abdoun, and Kemal Celik Published in International Journal of Mining Science and Technology (2024) This study focuses on the development of a regional lunar soil simulant tailored for the Emirates Lunar Missions, paving the way for groundbreaking research in extraterrestrial construction materials. 🔗 Read the paper here: https://lnkd.in/dC2CUJJm Both studies highlight the power of collaboration and innovation in addressing global challenges, from sustainability on Earth to exploration beyond our planet. #SustainableMaterials #LunarExploration #ConstructionTechnology #Pozzolans #ResearchInnovation #PowderTechnology #MaterialsScience

Exciting Global PhD Student Fellowship Opportunity in Civil Engineering! (https://lnkd.in/d5cHx8qP)

AMBER Lab had a strong presence at the EMI IC 2024 in Vienna, Austria! We are proud of our team members—Inderjeet Singh, Padmaja Krishnan, Xiangyu Wang, and Nouran E.—for presenting their groundbreaking research and representing New York University Abu Dhabi on an international stage. Special thanks to our director, Dr. Kemal Celik, for chairing two sessions focused on advancing knowledge in cement and concrete decarbonization. Congratulations to everyone involved in making this a successful event! #EMI2024 #AMBERLab #NYUAD #TUWien #Engineering #ResearchExcellence #ConcreteDecarbonization

🎉 Exciting news from AMBER Lab! We're excited to share two recent publications in sustainable construction materials. 1️⃣ 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗥𝗠𝗖)-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝟯𝗗 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀 This study investigates the potential of cenospheres as a lightweight filler in RMC composites, enhancing both carbonation and thermal insulation. By incorporating cenospheres, we achieved a 16% reduction in density and a 59% reduction in thermal conductivity, paving the way for more sustainable 3D printing applications. Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/dbmu8e6J (Free access till June 15, 2024) 2️⃣ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗣𝗖 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗖𝟯-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 This paper explores the durability of LC3 and OPC in environments with high CO2 and chloride, crucial for understanding materials' behavior in harsh conditions. Our findings highlight LC3's superior performance over OPC, offering insights into corrosion behavior under cyclic conditions. URL: https://lnkd.in/d_VEnUQh (Free access till June 23, 2024) Join us in congratulating the teams, including Xiangyu Wang, Rotana Hay, Padmaja Krishnan, and Kemal Celik on their incredible work and contributions! #sustainability #constructionmaterials #research #NYUAD #AMBERLab #academicpublishing #3Dprinting

🌍✨ AMBER Lab presents ECO Materials 2024: Emerging Construction Materials - Towards Sustainable and Resilient Cities 🏗️ We are thrilled to share the success of our recent conference, ECO Materials 2024, dedicated to the exploration of sustainable construction materials. This groundbreaking event brought together leading minds from academia and industry to discuss the latest advancements and innovations in the field.   🔍 Highlights of ECO Materials 2024: - 👥 100+ attendees - 📍 New York University Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE - 🗓️ Feb 1-2, 2024 - 🏗️ Tribute to Professor Povindar Kumar (PK) Mehta - 🗣️ Opening Keynote by Professor Surendra Shah - 🎓 Inaugural Monteiro Lecture by Professor Paulo Monteiro - 🌎 Distinguished Speakers from 10+ countries We honored the legacy of Professor PK Mehta, a true legend in concrete science, and gained insights from Professor Surendra Shah and Professor Paulo Monteiro, eminent figures in engineering mechanics and material science. In addition, we enjoyed a variety of knowledge-enriching talks by top-notch speakers from around the world. 🙌 Special thanks to our sponsor NYUAD Institute, and co-sponsors SHORES [https://lnkd.in/dcYzQ-Ss], CITIES Center for Interacting Urban Networks, CSEM [https://lnkd.in/dtD-cHy6], ACI Abu Dhabi Chapter, and American Concrete Institute for their invaluable support in making ECO Materials 2024 a resounding success! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the director of AMBER LAB, Kemal Celik, for organizing such an insightful gathering. A big shout out to the incredible AMBER LAB team in the organizing committee for their dedicated efforts behind the scenes to make ECO Materials 2024 a success: Padmaja Krishnan, Nouran E., Aktham Alchaar, Xiangyu Wang, Inderjeet Singh, Amarteja Kocherla, and Prabu Thannasi! Special thanks to the student volunteers Mawadda Abdan, Rawan Habashy, and Sheena Chiang and the external volunteers Yakout A. and Zuleyha Celik. Your hard work ensured seamless coordination and a memorable experience for all participants! #ECOMaterials2024 #Sustainability #Cement #Concrete #Science #Engineering #Innovation #AMBERLab #Conference #CarbonNeutrality