Circular Economy Solutions for Engineered Construction Materials

Dr Chamila Gunasekara is an ARC DECRA fellow and Senior Lecturer in the School of Engineering at RMIT University. He works on developing innovative solutions for construction materials through the integration of various waste materials and digital technologies. His research efforts are geared towards advancing sustainability in construction by establishing smart built environments utilizing information and communications technology

Professor Sujeeva Setunge leads the research portfolio of STEM college at RMIT as Associate Deputy Vice Chancellor (ADVC) for Research and Innovation

David Law is an expert in civil engineering, physical chemistry (including structural), chemical engineering, statistics, materials engineering, applied mathematics. his current research interests include condition assessment, predictive modelling of corrosion of reinforced concrete structures, geopolymer concrete, concrete durability, controlled permeability formwork, effect of corrosion on bond, electrochemical monitoring, electrochemical protection, leaching of freshly placed concrete, and whole life costing

Dr Priyan Mendis is a Professor in the Department of Infrastructure Engineering and the Director of the ARC Centre for Advanced Manufacturing of Prefabricated Modular Housing and the Leader of the Advanced Protective Technology of Engineering Structures Group. He is the Deputy Director of the ARC Industry Transformation Research Hub -Transformation of Reclaimed Waste Resources to Engineered Materials and Solutions for Circular Economy (TREMS), and the Convener of the ARC Research Network for a Secure Australia (RNSA) from 2004 to 2011. His research interests include innovative construction methods such as prefabricated structures, tall buildings, durability of concrete structures, advanced materials for construction including waste materials, protective technology of structures, wind, earthquakes and fire and blast