I am a PhD candidate in Chemical Engineering at the Adelaide University, and my research focuses on the development of low-carbon cementitious materials through the upcycling of mine tailings as supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). My work investigates the influence of mineralogical composition, fineness, impurity level, and thermal activation on the mechanical performance, durability, shrinkage behaviour, and microstructural development of sustainable mortar and concrete systems.

My research combines experimental materials engineering with advanced analytical characterisation techniques including XRD, TGA, BET surface area analysis, porosity analysis, and microstructural evaluation to better understand hydration behaviour and optimise the performance of low-carbon binders. My broader research interests include sustainable construction materials, circular economy approaches, mining waste valorisation, cement hydration chemistry, and industrial decarbonisation.

Prior to commencing my PhD, I accumulated more than 11 years of industrial research and development experience within the upstream oil and gas sector across, where I worked in technical and supervisory roles focused on designing and developing chemical processes to produce sustainable green substitutes and engineering solutions to remove carbon emissions. My industry-based research activities resulted in several patents and technical conference publications, reflecting the successful translation of engineering research into industrial applications.

My current work aims to support the transition toward net-zero infrastructure by developing sustainable pathways for integrating mining by-products into construction materials while strengthening the link between the mining and construction industries through circular economy innovation.