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Biography
Payam is a Research Fellow at Uiversity of Birmingham and a Casual Lectuere at Aston University. Previously, he was a KTP Reserach Associate (at Aston University), Postdoctoral Researcher (at UPC-BarcelonaTECH) and a visiting researcher (at the University of Naples-Parthenope).
With a PhD in Construction Engineering from UPC and an MSc in Building Engineering from Polimi, his research is focused on the innovative use of recycled/by-product substances (including fibers, aggregates, and SCMs) in cementitious materials and on analyzing the sustainability index of developed materials through multi-criteria decision-making methods.
Research Interests
Membership of Professional Bodies
- ICT Associate Member (AMICT): Institute of Concrete Technology.
- IOM3 Member (MIMMM): Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.
- RILEM Member: International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems, and Structures.
- Iran Construction Engineering Organization Member
Scholarship and Fellowship
Postdoc-UPC 2022 Grant (Santander Research Scholarships | Research staff FPI and Postdoctoral UPC 2022).
Awards
- Winner of Special Doctoral Awards 2024 at UPC-BarcelonaTECH for best Ph.D. Thesis of 2021-2022.
- Surendra P. Shah Award for the best presentation on Technologies for Low-Carbon and Lean Construction at the Young Researchers' Symposium at IIT Madras: YRS 2023 Winner (January 2023, Chennai, India).
- Postdoc-UPC 2022 Grant (Santander Research Scholarships | Research staff FPI and Postdoctoral UPC 2022).
- KA131 Erasmus+ traineeship Grant for doctoral students: Call 2021-2022 (Mobility ID: 006663-MOB-282541).
Employment
- Reserach Fellow at University of Birmingham (Oct 2025 –Present)
- Causal Lecturer at Aston University (Oct 2025 –Present)
- Research Associate at Aston University-Birmingham-UK (Jan 2024 – Oct 2025)
- Postdoctoral Researcher at UPC-BarcelonaTECH-Spain (Dec 2022 – Jan 2024)
- Visiting Researcher at the University of Naples Parthenope-Italy (March 2022 – Nov 2022)
- Adjunct University Lecturer (Azad University and Binaloud Institute of Higher Education) in Mashhad-Iran (Feb 2016 – June 2017)
Qualifications
- CMI Level 5 Certification in Management & Leadership; issued by Ashorne Hill Management College; Jul 2024.
- Professional Work License as Certified Civil Engineer (Supervisor, Contractor, and Designer); issued by Ministry of Roads and Urban Development of Iran - Nov 2015.
Contact Details
School of Infrastructure and Sustainable Engineering
Aston University- MB242
Birmingham, UK, B4 7ET
+44-7827844741
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Construction Engineering, Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC)
Award Date: 11 Jul 2022
MSc, Building and Architectural Engineering, Politecnico di Milano
Award Date: 2 Oct 2015
BSc, Civil Engineering, Islamic Azad University of Mashhad
Award Date: 1 Sept 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 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Pinewood Biochar in Low-Clinker Cementitious Grouts: Synergistic Effects with Fly Ash and Ladle Furnace Slag under Different Curing Regimes
Sadrolodabaee, P., Rahman, M., El-Aradi, A., Nowakowski, D. J., Mehravar, M. & Adu-Amankwah, S., Jul 2026, In: Case Studies in Construction Materials. 24, e06025.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Developing Textile Reinforced LC3 Mortar Panels with Recycled Textile Waste Fibers and Residue Fillers
Sadrolodabaee, P., Fuente, A. D. L., Ardanuy, M. & Claramunt, J., 7 Jun 2025, Bio-Based Building Materials - Proceedings of ICBBM 2025. p. 595-603 (RILEM Bookseries; vol. 60).Research output: Chapter in Book/Published conference output › Chapter
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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., 1 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., 12 Jun 2025, Bio-Based Building Materials - Proceedings of ICBBM 2025. p. 404-413 10 p. (RILEM Bookseries; vol. 61).Research output: Chapter in Book/Published conference output › Chapter
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