Amrita Hazarika

Amrita Hazarika is a doctoral researcher in the Building Materials Research Group. Her research looks at how locally available natural materials, such as clays and volcanic ash, can be used to partially replace ordinary Portland cement. She studies the effects of activation methods for these new age cementitious materials, by characterizing their material reactivity. Further, she is developing effective mix proportions by linking microstructure evolutions in blended cement mixes and the applied performance parameters such as strength and transport properties. Amrita’s broader aim is to support the development of low-carbon and resource-efficient cementitious binders suited to local materials and conditions.