[FISH] Admir Masic (MIT)

“On the Multifunctional Future of Concrete”

Concrete is the most widely used construction material, and the carbon-intensive production of cement- its key ingredient – accounts for nearly 8% of global CO₂ emissions. To meet the urgent need for decarbonization, we must rethink concrete’s role in the built environment. In this talk, we will explore how novel cement chemistries and advanced analytical techniques – particularly Raman spectroscopy – are enabling the development of multifunctional concretes. From CO₂-sequestering formulations to Roman-inspired self-healing cements and electrically conductive energy-storing systems, these innovations position concrete not just as a structural material but as a carbon sink and functional infrastructure component for a sustainable future.

Friday Informal Seminar Hour —

Postdoc-run seminar series within the Earth Resources Laboratory (ERL). Features talks by ERL members as well as special guests from academia and the energy industry on topics including seismology, geothermal energy, carbon sequestration, machine learning for geophysics, multiphase flow, subsurface imaging, and uncertainty quantification.

Contact: fish_seminar_organizers@mit.edu