Rahil Khoshnazar, University of Calgary

Research

durability mechanical properties alkali activated binders concrete greenhouse gas emissions life cycle assessment microstructure nanoparticles

Latest papers

The role of performance metrics in comparative LCA of concrete mixtures incorporating solid wastes: A critical review and guideline proposal.
Waste management (New York, N.Y.) · 2022 · senior author

All 1 publications

Latest funding

Development of a new class of alkali activated binders for producing low-carbon concrete
NSERC · 2022 · Principal investigator
$800,000
Development of eco-friendly silicate-based nanoparticles for sustainable concrete infrastructure
NSERC · 2021 · Principal investigator
$100,000
Utilization of Waste TSRU Tailings as a Low-cost Additive for Cement-based Construction Materials
NSERC · 2021 · Co-investigator
$45,000

All 6 grants and awards

1 publications.

01

The role of performance metrics in comparative LCA of concrete mixtures incorporating solid wastes: A critical review and guideline proposal.

Hossein AH, AzariJafari H, Khoshnazar R

Waste management (New York, N.Y.)2022Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2022.01.010 PMID: 35065324

Development of a new class of alkali activated binders for producing low-carbon concrete

Principal investigatorNSERC2022Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Khoshnazar, Rahil R

Keywords: alkali activated binders; concrete; durability; greenhouse gas emissions; life cycle assessment; mechanical properties; microstructure; nanoparticles; surface functionality; zeolite

$800,000

Development of eco-friendly silicate-based nanoparticles for sustainable concrete infrastructure

Principal investigatorNSERC2021Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Khoshnazar, Rahil R

$100,000

Utilization of Waste TSRU Tailings as a Low-cost Additive for Cement-based Construction Materials

Co-investigatorNSERC2021Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Kibria, Md MG

$45,000

The Application of Novel Cements in Concrete Block Manufacturing Towards Low Carbon-High Strength Masonry

Co-investigatorNSERC2019Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Principal investigators: Shrive, Nigel NG

Keywords: concrete block; design; durability; greenhouse gas reduction; masonry; novel cements; slenderness; strength; walls

$500,000

Development of Nanostructured Cementitious Binders Incorporating Calcined Clays

Principal investigatorNSERC2018Discovery Launch Supplement

Principal investigators: Khoshnazar, Rahil

$12,500

Development of Nanostructured Cementitious Binders Incorporating Calcined Clays

Principal investigatorNSERC2018Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Khoshnazar, Rahil

Keywords: advanced analytical techniques; calcined clays; civil engineering; construction materials; durability; green cements; mechanical properties; nanostructure; pozzolans; service-life

$217,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: durability Dear Professor Khoshnazar, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "The role of performance metrics in comparative LCA of concrete mixtures incorporating solid wastes: A critical review and guideline proposal." (2022), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Development of a new class of alkali activated binders for producing low-carbon concrete" (2022), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]