Young Researchers’ Forum VI: Construction Materials
Overview
The Young Researchers’ Forum VI: Construction Materials brings together early-career researchers, engineers, and industry professionals working across the construction materials sector for a day of presentations, networking, and knowledge sharing.
Hosted at the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, University College London, the forum provides a welcoming environment for young researchers to present their work, exchange ideas, and build connections with peers from academia and industry.
Topics include cement and concrete, stone and aggregates, timber, steel, ceramics, polymers, chemical admixtures, paints, and other innovative construction materials.
Conference Objectives
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To provide an opportunity to speak to a friendly audience of young researchers (research students and those recently appointed in industry).
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To raise the level of contact and communication between people in the early stages of their careers, from both industry and academia.
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To increase individuals’ understanding of how skills and facilities are distributed across the country.
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To provide an opportunity to learn more about the organisations hosting the event and their roles in research and industry.
Why Attend?
- Present your work to a supportive audience
- Gain valuable presentation experience
- Network with researchers and industry professionals
- Learn about the latest developments in construction materials
- Explore opportunities for collaboration across academia and industry
Best Oral Presentation and Best Poster Awards will be presented, sponsored by ICT, SCI, and the UCL-ICT East and Southeast Asia Centre.
Who Should Attend?
- PhD students and postgraduate researchers
- Early-career academics and postdoctoral researchers
- Graduate engineers and scientists
- Industry professionals working in construction materials and related fields
Call for Abstracts
We will require an extended 4-page abstract for those accepted for oral and poster by 29th January 2027 to be included in the book of abstracts.
