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  • Comment: There has been no attempt to improve the article since the first declination -- in fact it has more peacock. I suggest rejection. Ldm1954 (talk) 03:09, 16 November 2024 (UTC)
  • Comment: Please read carefully WP:NPROF. At present his publication record is good, but not high enough -- the bar is high. He does not yet have any major awards. Ldm1954 (talk) 12:02, 30 October 2024 (UTC)

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

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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.[1]
  • In 2011, he received the first prize at the Postgraduate Symposium for PhD students at Coventry University.[1]
  • 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)[1]

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

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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.[2][3] 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.[4][5]

Selected publications

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Khorami has authored and co-authored over 80 scientific publications, including books, patents, peer-reviewed journal articles, research reports, and conference presentations.[6] 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.[7]

Notable article publications

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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

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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.[8] Additionally, his 2010 achievement in asbestos replacement technology was published in the United States Patent and Trademark Office.[9]

Academic involvement

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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.[10]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Coventry University Profile". Coventry University. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  2. ^ "Research Publication on Civilica". Civilica. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Development of Asbestos Replacement in Fiber Cement Boards" (PDF). Coventry University PurePortal. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  4. ^ Taiwo, Anuoluwapo S.; Ayre, David S.; Khorami, Morteza; Rahatekar, Sameer S. (2024). "Eco-Friendly Fiber Cement Boards for Asbestos Replacement". Buildings. 14 (9): 2725. doi:10.3390/buildings14092725.
  5. ^ Taiwo, Anuoluwapo S.; Ayre, David S.; Khorami, Morteza; Rahatekar, Sameer S. (2023). "Properties of Natural Cellulose Fibers for Sustainable Construction". Materials. 17 (3): 646. doi:10.3390/ma17030646. PMID 38591442.
  6. ^ "Google Scholar Profile". Google Scholar. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  7. ^ "Sustainable Construction Materials Special Issue". Buildings. 2023.
  8. ^ "Civil Engineering Project of the Year". Physicist Particle. 15 October 2024. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  9. ^ "Patent for Asbestos Replacement in Fiber Cement Board Production". USPTO. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  10. ^ "Coventry University PurePortal". Coventry University. Retrieved 20 October 2024.