Morteza Khorami

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Morteza Khorami is a civil engineer and materials scientist known for his contributions to construction materials, particularly in cement composites and asbestos replacement in fiber cement board production. He is a Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng, MICE) and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), with over two decades of experience in management, civil engineering projects, engineering research, and education.

Biography

Khorami received his BEng and MEng degrees in Civil Engineering with first-class honors, followed by a PhD in Cement Composites from Coventry University. He has held various academic and managerial positions in the UK, Oman, and Iran, including Head of Research at the Building and Housing Research Centre, Deputy Head of Estates Development at Azad University in Eslamshahr, Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Senior Researcher, Course Director, Link Tutor, and Senior Lecturer.

• In 2006, he was awarded the second prize for Distinguished Researcher of the Country by the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology in Iran.

• In 2011, he received the first prize at the Postgraduate Symposium for PhD students at Coventry University.

• In 2012, he received the first prize of Applied Research Competition 2012 for successful Applied Research titled “New materials and fibres as a replacement for asbestos fibres in cement boards”. Coventry, Worcester, and Buckinghamshire New Universities’ (E. Ganjian and M Khorami)

One of the most notable aspects of Dr. Khorami's research is his key contribution to replacing asbestos fibers in cement board production in Iran. His innovative use of cellulose fibers extracted from waste cardboard marked a significant breakthrough in the field. This research played a crucial role in shaping government policy, ultimately leading to the nationwide mandate for cement board factories in Iran to transition from asbestos-based to non-asbestos fiber cement boards. This achievement underscores the far-reaching impact of Dr. Khorami's work on both public health and industrial practices.

Research and contributions

Khorami has led multiple research projects on construction materials in Iran and the UK, focusing on concrete technology, sustainable construction materials, and cement composites. His work on replacing asbestos fibers in cement boards, developed through the Hatcheck process, contributed to a national asbestos ban in Iran. He supervised a PhD project at Cranfield University that applied his expertise internationally, particularly on asbestos replacement in fiber cement boards for African countries using natural cellulose fibers.

Selected publications

Khorami has authored and co-authored over 80 scientific publications, including books, patents, peer-reviewed journal articles, research reports, and conference presentations. He has also served as a Guest Editor for the Buildings journal, a Q1-ranked publication, where he contributed to a special issue on sustainable construction materials.

Notable article publications

• Cheng, X.W.; Khorami, M.; Shi, Y.; Liu, K.Q.; Guo, X.Y.; Austin, S.; Saidani, M. (2018). "A new approach to improve mechanical properties and durability of low-density oil well cement composite reinforced by cellulose fibres in microstructural scale". Construction and Building Materials. 177: 499–510. doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.05.134. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
• Goyal, A.; Pouya, H.S.; Ganjian, E.; Olubanwo, A.O.; Khorami, M. (2019). "Predicting the corrosion rate of steel in cathodically protected concrete using potential shift". Construction and Building Materials. 194: 344–349. doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.10.153. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
• Kamara, K.B.B.; Ganjian, E.; Khorami, M. (2021). "The effect of quarry waste dust and reclaimed asphalt filler in hydraulically bound mixtures containing plasterboard gypsum and GGBS". Journal of Cleaner Production. 279. Bibcode:2021JCPro.27923584B. doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123584. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
• Bature, A.S.; Khorami, M.; Ganjian, E.; Tyrer, M. (2021). "Influence of alkali activator type and proportion on strength performance of calcined clay geopolymer mortar". Construction and Building Materials. 267. doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.120446. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
• Kamara, K.B.B.; Ganjian, E.; Khorami, M. (2021). "Use of Waste Gypsum, Reclaimed Asphalt Filler, and GGBS as a Full Replacement of Cement in Road Base". Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering. 33 (6). doi:10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0003744. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
• Hashim, M.F.A.; Faris, M.A.; Mydin, M.A.O.; Ghazali, C.M.R.; Daud, Y.M.; Abdullah, M.M.A.B.; Zainal, F.F.; Mohd Tahir, M.F.; Yong, H.C.; Khorami, M. (2022). "Interaction of Geopolymer Filler and Alkali Molarity Concentration towards the Fire Properties of Glass-Reinforced Epoxy Composites Fabricated Using Filament Winding Technique". Materials. 15 (18): 6495. Bibcode:2022Mate...15.6495H. doi:10.3390/ma15186495. PMC 9502346 . PMID 36143805 .
• Saidani, M.; Olubanwo, A.; Khorami, M. (2022). "Characteristics of a novel lightweight concrete". Structural Concrete. 23 (5): 3050–3061. doi:10.1002/suco.202100314. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
• Boakye, K.; Khorami, M. (2023). "Impact of low-reactivity calcined clay on the performance of fly ash-based geopolymer mortar". Sustainability. 15 (18): 13556. doi:10.3390/su151813556.
• Boakye, K.; Khorami, M. (2023). "Mechanical and durability performance of ternary blended calcined clay and pulverized granite mortar composites". Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies: 1–20. doi:10.1080/2374068X.2023.2264590. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
• Boakye, K.; Khorami, M.; Saidani, M.; Ganjian, E.; Dunster, A.; Tyrer, M.; Ehsani, A. (2024). "Influence of Calcining Temperature on the Mineralogical and Mechanical Performance of Calcined Impure Kaolinitic Clays in Portland Cement Mortars". Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering. 36 (4). doi:10.1061/JMCEE7.MTENG-16128. Retrieved 20 October 2024.

In addition to publishing research papers, he has contributed as a primary author or co-author to the following books and research reports, published in Persian by the Road, Housing & Urban Development Research Center in Iran:

• Tasnimi, A., Khorami, M. Flexural and Shear Behaviour of Reinforced Concrete Beams Under Accelerated Corrosion. 2005. ISBN: 978-964-9903-27-9
• Khorami, M., Dehghnian, C. Feasibility of Scrap Tire in Concrete. 2006. ISBN: 964-9903-20-8
• Hosaini, A., Khorami, M. Determination of Damage Index of Corroded Reinforced Concrete Columns with Electrochemical Corrosion in Chloride Contaminated Environment. 2011. ISBN: 978-600-113-027-6
• Khorami, M., Ganjian, E., Khalili, T. Applying Cellulose and Polymeric Fibres in Producing Cement Boards. 2009. ISBN: 978-600-113-059-5
• Ganjian, E., Khorami, M. Research and Propositions of Some Suitable Mixes to Produce Non-Asbestos Fibre Cement Board Using the Hatcheck Process in the Factory. 2011. ISBN: 978-600-5392-43-2
• Chapter 6: The Lessons from Bam Earthquake (Group of authors). 2004. ISBN: 978-600-5296-41-2.
• Research and Investigation on Lightweight Steel Building System (LSF) (Group of authors). 2011. ISBN: 978-600-113-059-5

Innovations

In 2019, Dr. Khorami co-developed a non-Portland cement blend with reduced CO2 emissions, funded by ICURe (Innovation to Commercialisation of University Research). The project was recognized as one of the notable innovations in UK civil engineering. Additionally, his 2010 achievement in asbestos replacement technology was published in the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Academic involvement

Khorami teaches at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, leading courses in Structural Analysis and Design, Plastic Theory of Structures, and Engineering Materials. He has supervised over 80 undergraduate and postgraduate student dissertations, as well as five PhD students, between 2014 and 2024. His teaching excellence was recognized with the Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) award in 2019.

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