Dr Hammad Khalid

Assistant Professor

School: Engineering, Physics and Mathematics

Dr. Khalid's expertise lies in sustainable construction materials and structural engineering. He earned his Ph.D. from KAIST (South Korea) in 2018 and has extensive academic experience across leading institutions in the Middle East and the UK.

His research focuses on developing low-carbon construction materials, including supplementary cementitious materials, limestone calcined clay cement (LC3), and alkali-activated binders. He addresses critical challenges in CO₂ sequestration in cementitious materials, concrete structure retrofitting, ultra-high performance concrete, and functional cementitious composites for applications ranging from self-heating systems to water treatment adsorbents.

His work has established a strong publication record in high-impact journals with significant citation impact. He has secured substantial research funding and successfully supervised multiple graduate students to completion. His interdisciplinary approach combines materials science with nanotechnology applications in polymeric and cementitious composites.

His contributions extend to editorial roles, patent development, and entrepreneurship, with his startup ConboMix winning the International TONOMUS Venture Competition in 2024. He actively promotes sustainable construction practices through research-led teaching and international collaborations.

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Key Publications

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Adsorption of Pb(II) and brilliant green dye onto geopolymer/zeolite hybrid composites, Khalid, H. 9 Jan 2026, In: Frontiers in Nuclear Engineering
Effects of varying grades of silicomanganese fume on hydration attributes of cementitious composites, Rashid, S., Siddique, S., Khalid, H., Wong, H., Hanif, A. 22 Jan 2026, In: European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering
Efficient utilisation of spent pot lining, aluminium dross and red mud as supplementary cementing materials: a comprehensive review, Ansari, K., Siddique, S., Shahzad, S., Khalid, H., Hanif, A. 10 Feb 2026, In: European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering
Leaching characteristics of alkali-activated materials incorporated with different by-products, Mohamed, S., Hanif, A., Khalid, H., Ali, U. 1 May 2026, In: Procedia Structural Integrity
Role of MgO/Cl 2 and H 2 O/Cl 2 Molar Ratios on Microstructure and Strength Degradation of Magnesium Oxychloride Cement When Exposed to Water, Haq, I., Bae, J., Kim, N., Nawaz, A., Park, J., Khalid, H., Lee, H. 19 Jun 2026, In: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials
Axial Compressive and Buckling Behavior of Concrete-Filled Steel Tubes Incorporating Recycled Coarse Aggregate, Plastic Waste, and Silica Fume, Musa, A., Ahmed, A., Ahmad, S., Khalid, H., Al-Osta, M., Ahmad, S. 1 Jun 2025, In: Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering
Calcined clay–substituted sustainable cement binders: a holistic review, Haq, I., Bibi, T., Nawaz, A., Khalid, H., Elahi, A. 12 Apr 2025, In: Environmental Science and Pollution Research
Concrete incorporating plastic waste: Challenges and possible solutions, Ahmed, A., Musa, A., Khalid, H., Ahmad, S. 25 Feb 2025, Civil and Environmental Engineering for Resilient, Smart and Sustainable Solutions, Association of American Publishers
Effects of Water-to-Binder Ratios on the Workability, Durability and Strength Development of In-Situ Carbonated Concrete, Seifu, M., Adem, J., Khalid, H., Kim, G., Park, S. 16 Oct 2025, In: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials
Experimental Study on High-Strength Concrete with Hybrid Limestone Calcined Clay Cement Blends, Shaqraa, A., Abdali, A., Ahmad, S., Al-Osta, M., Khalid, H., Adekunle, S. 1 Oct 2025, In: Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering