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Biography
Payam holds a PhD in Construction Engineering (Excellent Cum Laude, 2022) from UPC-BarcelonaTECH. With over eight years of research experience across Europe and an h-index of 11+, he has established a strong track record in advancing low-carbon solutions and bridging the gap between academic research and industrial practice.
Before joining the University of Birmingham, he was a KTP Research Associate at Aston University, a Postdoctoral Researcher at UPC, and a Visiting Researcher at the University of Naples Parthenope. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA, 2025) and a member of several professional bodies, including the Institute of Concrete Technology (AMICT, 2024), the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (MIMMM, 2024), and RILEM (since 2022).
His work has been recognised through multiple awards, including the Special Doctoral Award (UPC-BarcelonaTECH, 2024) and the Surendra P. Shah Award at the Young Researchers’ Symposium (IIT Madras, India, 2023). He also contributes to the academic community as a peer reviewer and guest editor.
Research interests
Payam is a Research Fellow in the School of Engineering at the University of Birmingham, working on the development of low-carbon cementitious materials. His expertise lies in sustainable construction materials, fiber- and textile-reinforced cementitious composites, sustainability assessment, and applications in the circular economy.
Qualifications
- PhD in Construction Engineering, UPC-BarcelonaTECH, 2022
- MSc in Building Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, 2015
- BSc in Civil Engineering, Azad University of Mashhad, 2010
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Developing Textile Reinforced LC3 Mortar Panels with Recycled Textile Waste Fibers and Residue Fillers
Sadrolodabaee, P., de la Fuente, A., Ardanuy, M. & Claramunt, J., 7 Jun 2025, Bio-Based Building Materials - Proceedings of ICBBM 2025: Volume 1. Amziane, S., Toledo Filho, R. D., Rajiv da Gloria, M. Y. & Page, J. (eds.). 1 ed. Springer Nature, p. 595–603 9 p. (RILEM Bookseries).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Effect of metakaolin and biochar addition on the performance of 3D concrete printing: A meta-analysis approach
Iqbal, I., Kasim, T., Inqiad, W. B., Besklubova, S., Sadrolodabaee, P., Nowakowski, D. J. & Rahman, M., Dec 2025, In: Sustainability. 17, 23, 30 p., 10725.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Limestone calcined clay cementitious (LC3) paving flags with textile waste fibers and fine recycled aggregates: Mechanical, durability and multi-criteria sustainability analysis
Sadrolodabaee, P., de La Fuente, A., Ardanuy, M. & Claramunt, J., 28 Nov 2025, In: Construction and Building Materials. 501, 19 p., 144241.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Long-Term Properties of Ternary Cementitious Grout Systems Incorporating Wood-Based Biochar and Fly Ash
Sadrolodabaee, P., Adu-Amankwah, S., Nowakowski, D. J., Mehravar, M. & Rahman, M. M., 12 Jun 2025, Bio-Based Building Materials - Proceedings of ICBBM 2025: Volume 2. Amziane, S., Toledo Filho, R. D., Rajiv da Gloria, M. Y. & Page, J. (eds.). 1 ed. Springer, p. 404–413 10 p. (RILEM Bookseries).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Low-carbon cementitious paving systems with ladle furnace slag and fine recycled aggregate: A multi-scale experimental study
Sadrolodabaee, P., Claramunt, J., Monserrat-López, A., Aguado, A. & de la Fuente, A., 5 Sept 2025, In: Construction and Building Materials. 490, 14 p., 142547.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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