This book presents a groundbreaking exploration of recent advancements that are reshaping the field of civil and environmental engineering. It explores the latest findings in eco-friendly building materials and cutting-edge construction techniques. The authors cover topics like low-carbon alternatives, recycled materials, and emerging innovations that enhance durability, efficiency, and sustainability in the built environment. This book also delves into the integration of technologies such as machine learning, bio-inspired materials, carbon capture systems, and nature-based solutions, all aimed at creating resilient and environmentally friendly infrastructure. centred on sustainability, it highlights practical applications, case studies, and innovative strategies to tackle contemporary challenges including climate change, resource scarcity, and rapid urbanization. Designed for engineers, researchers, and policymakers, the book fosters collaboration and inspires forward-thinking solutions for sustainable infrastructure development. Its core mission is to address modern challenges in civil and environmental systems while empowering professionals to navigate complex technologies and build a sustainable future.
AI-Driven Prediction and Optimization of Fresh Properties in
Self-Compacting Concrete .- 3D Concrete Printing: Mixture Design, Rheology,
and Structural Integration.- Self-Healing Concrete using Microbial and
Chemical Agents: Advances and Limitations.- Self-Healing Properties of
Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cement in Concrete: A Review.- Artificial Neural
Network-Based Prediction of High Strength Self-Compacting Concrete
Compressive Strength: A Machine Learning Perspective.- Ultra-High-Performance
geopolymer concrete: Material science, structural applications, and mix
design.- 3D-Printed versus Cast Concrete: Fresh and Hardened Properties.-
Technological Evolution of 3D Concrete Printing for Next-Generation
Sustainable Infrastructure.- Sustainable Pervious concrete: A review on
enhancing longevity through Material Optimization and Maintenance
Strategies.- Study of the response of reinforced concrete dapped end beams
under varying load: a critical review.- Breaking Down Microplastics: Advances
in Detection and Removal in Wastewater Treatment Plants.- Reactivity
Enhancement of Coal Bottom Ash: Mechanical Activation for Sustainable
Cementitious Applications.- An applicability-based review of geothermal
energy piles as a sustainable infrastructure solution.- BIM and AR- Enabled
Digital Twins for Sustainable Infrastructure Management.- GIS-Based
Vulnerability Index Approach for Groundwater Risk Assessment: A Case Study of
Jeypore, Odisha, India.- Leveraging Digital Twin Technology for Smart
Construction Materials Monitoring and Management: A Framework for Emerging
Economies.- Scalable Digital Twin Framework for Residential Re-Construction:
Advancing Smart Asset Management for Small-Scale Projects.- Sustainability
enabled conflict resolution in transportation projects through
principle-based evaluation.- Remote Sensing Strategies for Hydrothermal
Mineral Exploration to Support Resilient Infrastructure in the RSH, Northeast
Sudan.- In-Situ Load Testing and Settlement Response of Stone Columns beneath
Railway Embankments: A Case Study from WDFCCIL.
Dr. Peerzada Danish received his Ph.D. in Structural Engineering (Civil Engineering) from Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, with research focused on self-compacting concrete incorporating mineral admixtures as supplementary materials. He is currently a Postdoctoral Research Associate III at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, working on the development of low-carbon alternative materials for dam construction and rehabilitation under projects supported by the Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS, GOI), Central Water Commission, Government of India, and the World Bank. He has authored more than 20 Scopus-indexed publications, along with books and book chapters. Dr. Danish previously served as an Assistant Professor at several universities and institutes, teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses and supervising student research. His research interests include sustainable construction materials, alkali-activated binders, and durable infrastructure systems.
Dr. Jasir Mushtaq is a Saudi Aramco Approved Environmental Engineer with over six years of professional experience in environmental management across the Gulf region and India. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil & Environmental Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Srinagar, India. His expertise includes solid waste management, environmental monitoring, carbon footprint assessment, and sustainable infrastructure development. Dr. Mushtaq has authored several international journal publications and book chapters focusing on climate change, waste management, and environmental sustainability. He is actively involved in implementing international environmental standards and promoting sustainable engineering practices.
Dr. Imen Ben Salem is an Associate Professor in the Department of Natural Sciences and Sustainability at Zayed University. Her multidisciplinary research spans carbon capture and sequestration, sustainable materials, clean-energy technologies, CFD modeling, optical diagnostics, and remote sensing, with applications in both Earth and planetary sciences. Her work supports several UN Sustainable Development Goals, including SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 15 (Life on Land). Her recent research focuses on developing cost-effective and environmentally friendly mineralization pathways using agricultural-waste biochar to enhance CO capture and long-term storage. In addition, she explores sustainable construction materials, including biochar-enhanced concrete systems aimed at reducing carbon footprint while improving environmental performance. Her work combines experimental investigations with modeling approaches to assess scalable negative-emission strategies and sustainable deployment frameworks. She previously worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the Masdar Institute in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), studying CO behavior in saline aquifers using integrated experimental and CFD modeling techniques. At Zayed University, Dr. Ben Salem contributes to establishing a specialized research laboratory dedicated to carbon sequestration and environmental sensing. She has also supported the advancement of innovative research tools developed through collaborative efforts, including a spectrogoniometer and a Mars environmental chamber, contributing to UAE space research objectives and Earth observation applications.
